ANNAPOLIS, Md. (July 17, 2010) – Crosby Marketing Communications received 11 Best in Maryland Awards — more than any other organization — at a recent event sponsored by the Maryland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
“It’s an honor to be recognized among the best public relations teams in the region, especially when it comes from our industry peers,” said Crosby President Raymond Crosby. The agency received:
- The Best in Maryland Award in Public Service Announcements and an Award of Excellence in Public Service for the “ALB ‘Black & White’ Campaign,” a program developed for the USDA to help stop the spread of the Asian Longhorn Beetle.
- The Best Representation of Theme Award, as well as the Best in Maryland Award in Media Relations, for “PANDORA’s Introduction to North American Consumer Media,” a media relations campaign for PANDORA jewelry.
- The Best in Maryland Award for Special Purpose Publications for “The New Reality: Turning Risk into Opportunity through the DuPont Legal Model,” created for DuPont Legal.
- The Best in Maryland Award in Special Events and Observances for the “Fun Around Towne” grand opening of Annapolis Towne Centre, developed for Greenberg Gibbons.
- The Best in Maryland Award in DVDs for the video “Greenberg Gibbons Wins National Environmental Phoenix Award,” created for its Annapolis Towne Centre development.
- The Best in Maryland Award in Brochures for “Your Roadmap to Quitting,” a guide to quitting smoking developed for the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
- An Award of Excellence in Media Relations for “NIC Map Top 31 Market Outreach,” a media relations campaign for the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry.
- An Award of Excellence in Public Service for “It Takes a Community: Underrepresented Market Outreach Initiative,” a program created for Federal Student Aid to encourage students to fill out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid.
- An Award of Excellence in Marketing Communications for a re-branding campaign developed for Ameritox.
Presented annually, the Maryland Chapter of PRSA’s Best in Maryland Awards pay tribute to public relations practitioners who, in the judgment of their peers, have successfully addressed a communications challenge with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness.
Crosby provides integrated advertising, public relations and interactive services to regional and national market leaders in a variety of industries. The agency has billings of $58 million and offices in Annapolis, Md., and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.crosbymarketing.com.
