Construction Writers Association Presents 2006 Marketing Communications Awards
November, 2006
Buffalo Grove, IL -- The Construction Writers Association recently presented its sixth annual Marketing Communications Awards at the organization's Midyear Meeting in Chicago. Entries in three categories-corporate communications, public relations and advertising-were evaluated by a panel of judges on the basis of editorial content, graphic design and effectiveness in achieving the stated marketing goals. Entries were received from associations, advertising agencies, PR firms, large and small contractors, trade associations and publishers.
Award winners in the Corporate Communications category were:
- In the Annual Report subcategory, first place went to Parsons Brinkerhoff. An honorable mention in Annual Reports went to Balboni Associates for United Rental's annual report.
- In the Trade Exhibit subcategory, first place was awarded to Clark Construction Group. An honorable mention in Trade Exhibits was awarded to McKim & Creed PA.
- In the Brochure subcategory, an honorable mention was presented to Grunley Construction.
- An honorable mention was also awarded to PCI of Illinois and Wisconsin for its tour map. In the Direct Mail subcategory, the first place winner was Shawmut Design & Construction. Honorable mentions in Direct Mail were awarded to BSA LifeStructures and to Advantage Marketing (for its JESCO campaign).
- In the Magazine subcategory, there was a first place tie, with awards going to Parsons Brinkerhoff and DMJM Harris. An honorable mention in Magazines was presented to Vecellio Group.
Award winners in the Public Relations category were:
- In the Press Kit subcategory, first place was awarded to Industrial Marketing Services for its JLG press kit. An honorable mention in Press Kits went to Two Rivers Marketing for its Bobcat press kit.
- In the Editorial Placement subcategory, there was a first place tie, with awards going to BSA LifeStructures and Reilly Communications (for its work for Freelon Group). An honorable mention for Editorial Placement was awarded to Constructive Communications (for its work for H.R. Gray).
Award winners in the Advertising category were:
- In the Display Advertising subcategory, first place was awarded to Barton Malow Company. An honorable mention in Display Advertising was presented to McKim & Creed PA.
- In the Advertorial subcategory, first place was awarded to Surety Information Office. An honorable mention in Advertorial went to Construction Management Association of America.
Matthew Phair, editor of Constructioneer magazine, chaired the 2006 CWA Marketing Communications Awards Committee. The judges were Laurie Macomber and Jan Meryl.
The Construction Writers Association, founded in 1958, is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for professional journalists, writers, editors, photographers, marketers and publicists serving the information needs of the construction industry. In addition to its journalism, marketing communications and website awards programs, CWA provides educational and networking opportunities for its members. For more information, visit the Construction Writers Association website at www.constructionwriters.org.
For information:
Deborah J. Hodges
Executive Director
P.O. Box 14784
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Telephone 773 687-8726
Fax 773 687-8627
info@constructionwriters.org