PR News will honor the finalists in this year's awards program on Dec. 4
at the National Press Club in Washington DC. For info on the event go to https://www.prnewsonline.com/awards/nonprofit/html.
Advocacy Campaign & Fundraising
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AAA Mid-Atlantic for Delaware Teen Driving Day
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American Heart Association for You're the Cure on the Hill 2008
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Canadian Urban Transit Association for Making Transportation in Canada a Priority
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jwebbPR for Green America's Schools Campaign
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The ONE Campaign for One Campus Challenge
Blog
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Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation for Blog: uwishunu
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National Fire Protection Association (NVPA) for "2008 NFPA World Safety Conference & EXPO Blog"
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The Humane Society of the United States for Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation
Corporate Social Responsibility
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Halton Region for "Be a Hero. Be a Voice for Affordable Housing."
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Home and Garden Television for "HGTV Change the World. Start at Home"
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Manning Selvage & Lee for "Share Something Sweet" Campaign
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MWW Group for Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope Exceeds Expectations with MWW Group
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Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America for The Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Corporate/Nonprofit Partnerships
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Allstate Corporation for Illinois Operation Teen Safe Driving Program
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Cone for Jiffy Lube Maintenance Partners for Life
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Cone for The American Heart Association's Sponsorship with Campbell Soup Company
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Dunkin Brands with Carmichael Lynch Spong Serving the Community with Cups and Cones
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Home and Garden Television for "HGTV Change the World. Start at Home"
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Reading is Fundamental for RIF and US Airways' "Fly with US. Read with Kids" Campaign
Employee Communications
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Bloomington Hospital for We are Bloomington Hospital
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Peel Disctrict School Board for Bill 212 Communications Package
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Porter Novelli for Noblis Internal Brand Campaign
Event PR
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Deveney Communications for "Only in Louisiana: A Celebration of Music, Culture and Business"
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Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation for Event PR: Ben + Betsy Wedding
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McFarland Cahill Communications for Promoting Minneapolis Saint Paul for the Republican National Convention
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Ogilvy PR for Jones New York in the Classroom Sends Teachers Back to School in A+ Style
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Story Teller Media & Communications for Play Golf Minnesota Week
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World Wildlife Fund for Earth Hour - A Global Statement on Climate Change
External Publication
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American Cancer Society for Measuring Progress
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Office Depot Foundation Office for Report to the Community
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The Mount Sinai Medical Center for Mount Sinai Global
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United Way Toronto for Losing Ground the Persistent Growth of Poverty in Canada's Largest City
Fundraising/Membership Campaign
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Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre & Impact Public Affairs for Amethyst Track Challenge
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NAIOP for Developing Leaders
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UT Southwestern Medical Center for Innovations in Medicine
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Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide for Appraisal Institute Recruitment Campaign
Interactive PR & Marketing
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Carolyn Grisko & Assoc Inc. for "I am. Are you?"
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Edelman for Open Yale Courses
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Fleishman-Hillard, London for P&G Science in the Box - Sustainability in the Home
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National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions for N.A.C.H. Family Advocacy Day
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United Nations Foundation for Deliver the Net, United Nations Foundation
Internal Publications:
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AICPA for Team Network News
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Bloomington Hospital for The Molecule News
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The Mount Sinai Medical Center for Dean's Report - The News of the Year, The Work of Decades
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United Nations Foundation for Mobile Technology for Social Change
Marketing
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Alliance to Save Energy for Drive $marter Challenge
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Cone for The American Heart Association's Start! Movement
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MarketWave for Walk Like MADD
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Public Communications, Inc. for STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination
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U.S. Navy Office of Information for Presenting a New Maritime Strategy to the Nation
Media Relations
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Home and Garden Television for "HGTV Change the World. Start at Home"
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Newseum for Newseum Launch
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Porter Novelli for Mental Health America: Ranking America's Mental Health
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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for AICPA: Helping Americans Get on the Right Financial Track
Member Communications
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National Biodiesel Board for Annual Report
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Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide for Appraisal Institute Recruitment Campaign
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Rotary International for Humanity in Motion IV
Podcast
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American Chemical Society for Bytesize Science
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American Society for Microbiology for MicrobeWorld Video
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National Fire Protection Association (NVPA) for "NEPA Podcast"
Press Release
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Canadian Library Association + Impact Public Affairs Concerned about Copyright
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Ogilvy PR Flowers: The Perfect Morning Pick-Me-Up
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Ogilvy PR - The Dirty Truth About America's Handwashing Habits
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Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for Skinny Gene
PR on a Shoestring
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Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre & Impact Public Affairs for CEO Challenge: Race Against the Mayor
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Deveney Communications for "Only in Louisiana: A Celebration of Music, Culture and Business"
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Energy Education Council for "Teach Learn Care (TLC)" PSA Campaign
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Seattle City Light for Skagit River Cleanup
Public Service Campaign
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority for MTA "If You See Something, Say Something," 2008
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National Treasury Employees Union for "Federal Employees... They Work for US"
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The Intrepid Group for Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT): "Litter Hurts"
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The Vision Council for "Sight Matters: Look into Your Eyes" PSA Campaign
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United Way of America for United Way's Born Learning Campaign
Volunteer Program
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Cone for T-Mobile Huddle Up
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National Catholic Educational Association for Birthday Blessings for Pope Benedict XVI
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United Way for United Way Day of Action
Web Site
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AAIA for Presidential Candidate Press Release
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for CDC Launches Online Newsroom: A One-Stop Source for Health Information
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Open Books Ltd. For Open Books Website
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation for http://www.siliconvalleycf.org
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The Personal Care Products Council for http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org
PR Pro of Year: Director, VP and above
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Aaron Hurst, Taproot Foundation
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Taryn Holowka, US Green Building Council
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Theresa Kim, Engender health
PR Pro of Year: Manager Level:
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Michelle Alvarez, AARP Media Relations
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M. Shawn Farley, American College of Radiology
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Scott Hippert, Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
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Shane Peck, Missouri Dept of Transportation