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IABC chapter honors communications professionals
Nov 01, 2009 (Tulsa World - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Tulsa's top communications professionals were honored by their peers on Sept. 24 at the annual Bronze Quill Awards, sponsored by the Tulsa chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.
The celebration, themed "Get to the Point," was held at Ralph Cole Photography Studio.
Tom McKeon, president of Tulsa Community College, was named 2009 "Communicator of the Year" for his commitment to the advancement of communication education in Tulsa, specifically with the college's recent opening of the Center for Creativity in downtown Tulsa.
A new award, the Leon Bolen Service Award, was given in honor of longtime IABC member Leon Bolen, owner of Bolen Ink. Over many decades, Bolen has given generously of his time and resources to further the organization's mission.
The recipient of this inaugural award was Steve Higgins, senior communications specialist at Williams Cos. Inc. Higgins was honored for his volunteerism and support of IABC's organizational goals.
In addition, 30 Bronze Quill awards were given in 19 categories for exceptional work completed during 2008 and 2009.
Honored as "Best of Show" were Jarrod Kopp and Ramon Cardiel, F.W. Murphy, for their "Change Your World" entry in the design category.
Awards of Excellence were presented in the following categories:
Community relations: Tom Droege, Rex PR, "PlaniTulsa Citywide Workshops."
Media relations: Jami Fitche, Rex PR, "Universal American."
Marketing communications:
Chris Owens, RL Hudson, "RLH 360 Review."
Special communications: Russ Florence, Lucinda Rojas and Rachel Wright, Schnake Turnbo Frank, "Director of Social Media," and "Tulsa Alternative Fuel Luncheon and Landfill Gas Pipeline Dedication."
External communications: Russ Florence, Lucinda Rojas and Rachel Wright, Schnake Turnbo Frank, "In the Mix: LaFarge Community Update."
Corporate annual report: Megan Washbourne, ONEOK Inc., "ONEOK and ONEOK Partners Annual Report."
Four-color magazine: Charlene Bassett, ONEOK Inc., "ONEOK Quarterly."
Special publication/events: Kerry Walsh, Walsh Branding, "QuikTrip 50th Anniversary Box Set."
Special print publications: Jarrod Kopp and Ramon Cardiel, F.W. Murphy, "Change Your World" (FW Murphy).
Feature writing: Dawn Ewing, ONEOK Inc., "That Camera Lady" (ONEOK).
Promotional/advertising marketing writing: Jarrod Kopp, F.W. Murphy, "Change Your World" (FW Murphy).
External Web site: Greg Rex and Nicole Morgan, Rex PR, "Avansic Web site."
One-time campaign: Sara Delgado, Williams Cos. Inc., "Too Close for Comfort."
Color photography: Rick Ayre, ONEOK Inc., "Lisa Winters" (ONEOK).
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