Members of IABC/Washington came together last evening for its 2009 Silver Inkwell Awards gala to congratulate the winners of this year's awards program. This year, business communicators in the greater Washington area were invited to submit entries for awards in 64 categories, from print, visual and digital communications to communication planning and campaigns. Judges paid particular attention to whether or not entries included measurable objectives and results - an area in which award entries often fall short. This year, they presented 29 awards of merit, five awards of excellence and one "best of the best."
“Using Video Displays to Improve Communication”, submitted by the GPO Employee Communications Office, pictured above, was the big winner. In addition, the GPO campaign was one of a handful of entries honored with an Award of Excellence – as was another entry from GPO titled increasing participation in employee survey. In addition, Awards of Excellence went to Sodexo, Inc., for its guide to employee benefits, and to Low + Associates for a PSA on federal student aid.
More photos in the Capitol Communicator photo collection.