06/14/10: MEDIA ALERT: Family Centers Earn Top Honors at PRSA Mercury Awards

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Attached is a press release announcing that Family Centers’ 2009 Annual Report picked up “Best in Show” honors at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) annual Mercury Awards ceremony. In addition to the “Best in Show” recognition, Family Centers’ communications and PR efforts won three additional awards. All the information is in the release. I’ve also attached a photo (caption below)

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Bill Brucker

Communications Director

Family Centers

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Photo: Family Centers’ Communications Director Bill Brucker (left) accepts the PRSA “Best in Show” Mercury Award from News Channel 8 anchor and event emcee Chris Velardi.

News Release

For information: Bill Brucker

Communications Director

203-869-4848, ext. 322

Family Centers’ Annual Report Named “Best in Show” at PRSA Mercury Awards

Greenwich, Conn. (June 14, 2010) – Family Centers’ public relations and communications efforts received top honors at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Mercury Awards ceremony on Thursday, June 10 at Anthony’s Ocean View Restaurant in New Haven.

The agency’s 2009 Annual Report was named “Best in Show” amongst the competition’s 25 PR tactical award winners. Entitled Plugged In To the Community, the Annual Report showcased the success stories of 28 clients to illustrate how Family Centers makes a difference in the lives of people in the community. Judges lauded the report for its colorful design, powerful photos and use of client testimonials. The 2009 Annual Report was designed by New Leaf Design of Fairfield and printed by Keno Graphics of Shelton.

In addition to the “Best in Show” honor, the 2009 Annual Report earned a Gold Mercury Award in the Annual Reports-Non Profit category. Family Centers also received a Gold Mercury Award in the Direct Mail/Direct Response Category for its Family Centers University benefit invitation and a Silver Mercury Award for the media relations campaign launched to promote the 2009 Center for HOPE Luncheon featuring Elizabeth Edwards.

Sponsored by the Southern Connecticut, Connecticut Valley and Westchester/Fairfield Chapters of the Public Relations Society of America, the Mercury Awards recognize Connecticut’s best public relations, communications and marketing. They also honor the creative and strategic excellence of the public relations profession and encourage a higher level of performance in the field.

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. More than 1,400 professionals and trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs. A United Way and Community Fund of Darien partner agency, Family Centers is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Visit www.familycenters.org or call 203-869-4848 for additional information.

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