IABC Cleveland Names Area Organizations That Reach for the Top

CLEVELAND, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Mutual of Ohio, thunder::tech, and HELP Foundation, have been named this year's Spotlight companies that will be honored during the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Cleveland chapter's Reach for the Top event on June 9. Each winning organization is based in Cleveland and demonstrates outstanding performance in their respective industries as well as significant support for the communications profession and/or important contributions to the region's communities.

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Medical Mutual of Ohio, winner of the large company category, is the oldest and largest health insurance provider based in Ohio. The company was noted for its many employees who take active roles as leaders and advocates in professional communications organizations as well as in community organizations throughout Northeast Ohio.

The innovative firm thunder::tech, winner of the small company category, is helping to make Cleveland a hotbed of interactive marketing by blending traditional and social media to produce comprehensive, effective campaigns for clients. The agency offers Web, graphic design, interactive media, video, public relations, social media and advertising services for regional and national companies' integrated marketing efforts.

Winner in the non-profit category, HELP Foundation's mission is to care for people of all ages with developmental disabilities. The organization manages homes and apartments, provides specialized home services, has a fast-growing Adult Day Support program, and is conducting its 39th Summer Program, attended by 300 children.

Representatives from each organization will be at the event to discuss how they reach for the top.

The event will be held at the Velvet Dog Rooftop Bar and VIP Lounge 1280 W. 6th St., starting at 6 pm. Catering by Sushi Rock.

Register online at iabccleveland.com or contact Kate Hawk, awards director, at 216-781-2300 or [email protected]. Tickets are $25 for IABC Members; $35 for Non-Members; and $15 for Members-in-Transition and Students. Twenty percent of the proceeds benefit the Cleveland Foodbank.

Reach for the Top is presented by Time Warner Cable with support from Medical Mutual of Ohio and PR Newswire.

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Founded in 1970, the International Association of Business Communicators provides a professional network of more than 15,200 business communication professionals in more than 80 countries. The local Cleveland chapter includes nearly 130 members who support the highest professional standards of communication and drive innovation in the communication field. Visit www.iabccleveland.com/.

SOURCE IABC Cleveland