Excellence Awards 2008 – Winners
Winners were announced at the Excellence Awards Diamond Dinner at The London Hilton, Park Lane on Monday 15 September 2008.
For judges comments on each category, please see the programme.
Corporate Communications
Sponsored by VMA
- Winner: Citigate Dewe Rogerson: Moneyexpert.com – Making Sense of Money
- Read the case study in the members area
Financial PR & Investor Relations
Sponsored by Precise Media Group
- Winner: Lansons Communications: Bringing Stobart to the Stock Market
Internal Communications
Sponsored by VMA
- Winner: First Capital Connect: First Capital Connect Hearts and Minds Campaign
- Read the case study in the members area
Consumer Relations
Sponsored by Digital Photo
- Winner: Dangling Carrot PR: Trunki UK Media Launch
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Public Sector
- Winner: Hull City Council: Wilberforce 2007: Pride - Freedom - Belief - Change
- Read the case study in the members area
Business and Trade
Sponsored by to the point
- Winner: Brands2Life for Micro Focus:'Recognising The True Value of Software Assets'
- Read the case study in the members area
Corporate Responsibility
Sponsored by Diageo
- Winner: Coca-Cola Bottlers (Ulster): Designated Driver
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Public Affairs
Sponsored by VMA
- Winner: The Royal British Legion: Honour the Covenant
Not-for-Profit
Sponsored by Guild of PR Practitioners
- Winner: SiX PR: 'ilovemarrow' - Encouraging Young Men to Donate Bone Marrow
- Read the case study in the members area
Planning, Research and Evaluation
Sponsored by Metrica
- Winner: Westminster City Council: Westminster Reputation Tracker
Integrated Campaigns
Sponsored by markettiers4DC
- Winner: Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service: Fireworks and bonfires ruin lives in a flash
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Media Relations
Sponsored by Fox Print
- Winner: Golin Harris: Return of the Boy King
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Best Use of Social Media
Sponsored by Precise Media Group
- Winner: COI: RAF Afghan Diaries with Royal Air Force Careers
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International Public Relations
Sponsored by Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management
- Winner: The Red Consultancy: McAfee Virtual Criminology Report
Crisis Communications
Sponsored by Communications Directors’ Forum
- Winner: hanover: Turning the Tide – Supporting the McCann Family between 12 & 18 September 2007
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Broadcast
Sponsored by Media Training Masterclasses
- Winner: Pfizer: 'Doctor Doctor' and Pfizer Life
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Healthcare
Sponsored by PRWeek
- Winner: World Cancer Research Fund: Expert Report
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External Newspaper or Magazine
Sponsored by Fox Print
- Winner: Colchester Borough Council: Courier Magazine
Internal Newspaper or Magazine
Sponsored by Fox Print
- Winner: CG Business Communications: Wolseley UK, Connections
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e-Newsletters and Magazines
Sponsored by CorpComms
- Winner: Devon County Council: Keeping Devon Intouch
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Publication
Sponsored by to the point
- Winner: Gloucestershire County Council: Your Essential Flood Guide
Website or Microsite
Sponsored by British Computer Society
- Winner: The Parole Board: www.Paroleboard.gov.uk
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Event
Sponsored by On Screen Productions
- Winner: Packer Forbes Communications: The PAH and Scleroderma Mastermind Symposium
Outstanding Young Communicator
Sponsored by Huntsworth
- Winner: Abchurch Communications: Gareth Mead ACIPR
Outstanding Small Consultancy
Sponsored byBlyth Valley
- Winner: Voice Communications
Outstanding In-House Public Relations Team
Sponsored by Vocus Europe
- Winner: Yorkshire Water: PR to Achieve the Vision
Outstanding Public Relations Consultancy
Sponsored by John Lewis
- Winner: Blue Rubicon