Municipal Hall

November 5, 2009 / 12:00 AM

The District's Communications Department has been notified by MarCom Awards that it has won four international awards for work that was done on the 2008 Citizens Report, the 2007 Citizens Report, and the regional "Vote - It's Important" initiative it helped lead last fall during local elections. The 2008 Citizens Report received two Platinum Awards, the 2007 Citizens Report received a Gold Award and an Honourable Mention, and the "Vote - It's Important" initiative received a Gold Award.

"I am always pleased when the District is recognized for its good work," said Mayor Ernie Daykin, "but to receive international recognition for our efforts in such a critical area as communicating with and engaging our citizens is extra satisfying." Added Jim Rule, the District's Chief Administrative Officer, "We are proud of staff accomplishments and what better way to receive recognition by getting four awards and an honourable mention from industry peers. Materials produced by our Communications Department are well done and in this case, award winning."

The Citizens Report, distributed each year in May, provides an overview of the District's activities from the previous year highlighting accomplishments with photos, charts and write-ups. The "Vote - It's Important" initiative was designed to bring greater awareness of the importance of voting in municipal elections and to increase voter turnout. This project was an excellent example of communities working constructively together.

The District will be receiving award certificates along with platinum and gold statuettes produced by the same company that makes the Oscar^®, Emmy^®, and MTV Awards.

MarCom Awards, based out of Texas, is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials. The awards program is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.