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2009 State Awards of Excellence

Arts

  • Commended
    • 100 Faces, 100 Stories commissioned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Liz McLaughlin from Horizon Communication Group (NSW)
    • Assitej 2008 commissioned by ARTS Projects Australia - Anthea Hagar from Gray Management Group (SA)

Business to Business

  • Highly Commended
    • Clarius Skills Index - Chris Newlan from Lighthouse Communications Group (NSW)
  • Commended
    • Identifying the Gap: The Telstra Productivity Indicator commissioned by Telstra Enterprise & Gov. - Kieran Moore from Howorth (NSW)
    • Profile of Nursing Workforce in 2020 commissioned by Kronos Australia - Adrianne Kern from Text 100 Public Relations (NSW)
    • Project Canary - Keren Kozak from Mining Industry Skills Centre (QLD)

Community Relations

  • State Award Winners
    • Gap Creek Road Upgrade commissioned by Brisbane City Council - Donna Marshall from Marcom Communication (QLD)
    • The Ring Road - Linking our Communities commissioned by QLD DEPT of Main Roads - Mary Balfour from Balfour Consulting Pty Ltd (QLD)
    • Re-inventing Jezzine - By the People, For the People commissioned by Jezzine Barracks Community Trust - Jo-Anne Modesti from The Phillips Group (QLD)
    • Landsborough to Nambour Rail Project commissioned by DEP of Transport and Mains Roads - Marissa Brazier from Bayley Willey Holt Pty Ltd (QLD)
    • The Vision Van commissioned by Novartis Pharmacetical - Anne-Marie Sparrow from Cube PR (NSW)
    • Eastlink commissioned by SEITA, ConnectEast, Thiess John Holland - Jo Weeks from SEITA (VIC)
    • Sealink Travel Group: Community Link commissioned by Sealink Travel Group - Jodie Van Deventer from Deventer PR & Communications (SA)
  • Highly Commended
    • Futures Plan 20 - Georgina Inwood from City of Canada Bay (NSW)
    • Queensland's Solar City - Shining a Light on Sustainable Living commissioned by Ergon Energy - Allison White from Ergon Energy (QLD)
    • Guiding Bass Coast Towards 2030 commissioned by Bass Coast Shire Council - Tricia Tsondropuro from Socom (VIC)
    • "Street Smart" Campaign - Matthew Hanton from RAA (SA)
    • Community Connect - Julie Rawlings from Busselton Water (WA)
  • Commended
    • Googong Dam Spillway commissioned by Acrew Corporation - Ron Forrester from Bulk Water Alliance (ACT)
    • St Lucia Traffic Area Review commissioned by Brisbane City Council - Stephanie Bell from Marcom Communication (QLD)
    • Manly West Traffic Improvement Projects commissioned by Brisbane City Council - Kristen Ottaway from Marcom Communication (QLD)
    • QIC Central Plaza III Development commissioned by QC Real Estate - Helen Besly from Rowland Pty Ltd (QLD)
    • WCC 'Service Guarantee' - Jess Warner from Western Cape College (QLD)

Consumer Marketing and Social Marketing - new and/or existing product or service including prescription medicines

  • State Award Winners
    • How do you like your Vegemite & One Billionth Jar Campaign commissioned by KRAFT - Richard Amos from Royce Communications (VIC)
    • Visit Scandinavia commissioned by Scandinavian Tourist Board - Susanne Carpenter from Carpe Diem PR & Events (NSW)
  • Highly Commended
    • Orchestrating a Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes commissioned by Allergan Aust. - Kirsten Bruce from VIVA! Communications (NSW)
    • Launching the World's Largest Optical Retailer commissioned by Specsavers - Richard Amos from Royce Communications (VIC) commissioned by - Richard Amos from Royce Communications (VIC)
  • Commended
    • Positioning New Caledonia - Liz McLaughlin from Horizon Communication Group (NSW)
    • The Million Dollar Package - Liz McLaughlin from Horizon Communication Group (NSW)
    • Boldly Launching a 3G SMARTPHONE commissioned by RIM/Black Berry - Michael Henderson from Spectrum Communications (NSW)
    • Marketing Campaign Lifts the Bar for McCullough Robertson - Sue Monk from Bayley Willey Holt Pty Ltd (QLD)
    • Launching Burt's Bees in Australia - Lee Welch from Porter Novelli (SA) (SA)
    • Beerenberg Provenance Pathway commissioned by Beeren Berg - Tim Hughes from Hughes Public Relations (SA)
    • Making Apprenticeships Work - Carolyn Bacher from Department of Education and Training (WA)

Corporate Social Responsibility

  • State Award Winners
    • Leighton Contractors Develops Safer Young Drivers - Eva Ford-Murphy from Leighton Contractors (QLD)
    • Sony Ericsson time2rock: Volunteer Now to Rock Later commissioned by Sony Ericsson - Michelle Hutton from Hill & Knowlton (NSW)
    • Amcor - Corporate Social Responsibility - Simone Ferrier-Clingan from Amcor Limited (VIC)
    • The Right Track - Rachael Cochrane from Public Transport Authority (WA)
  • Highly Commended
    • Transform Homelessness Campaign - Amanda Little from Edelman (NSW)
    • BAC Corporate Social Responsibility Model - Rebecca McConochie from Brisbane Airport Corporation (QLD)
  • Commended
    • Hand-in-Hand commissioned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Liz McLaughlin from Horizon Communication Group (NSW)
    • Project STOP: Be Part of the Solution - Stephanie Hulett from The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (QLD)

Emergency/Crisis Communication

  • Highly Commended
    • Locust Campaign - Jeremi Moule from Department of Primary Industries (VIC)
  • Commended
    • Emergency Response to Victorian Bushfire Crisis - Brendan Carroll from Alfred Health (VIC)

Environmental

  • State Award Winners
    • The Big Light Switch - Elizabeth Graetz from Three Plus (QLD)
    • Chocolate Murray Cod commissioned by Waterfind Environment Fund - Anna Jackson from Ball Public Relations (SA)
  • Highly Commended
    • MobileMuster Guinness World Record Campaign commissioned by AMTA - Peter Lazar from Professional Public Relations (NSW)
    • Sustainable Futures Forum commissioned by AIIA - Gabriel Wong from Max Australia (NSW)

Government Sponsored Campaign

  • State Award Winners
    • Big Country Big Opportunities - Jane Machin-Everill from Department of Education and Training (WA)
    • Prove That You Love Me commissioned by Darwin City Council - Tracy Jones from Creative Territory (NT)
    • Victoria's New Graduated Licensing System commissioned by VIC Roads - John Scully from VICRoads (VIC) WINNER: Relief in Sight commissioned by AusAID - Angus Braithwaite from AusAID (ACT)
    • Advanced Technology Trials commissioned by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government - Terri-Helen Gaynor from Reputation Pty Ltd (NSW)
  • Highly Commended
    • Don't Miss Out on Something Great campaign commissioned by School Attendance Team, DET - Eleanor Sheppard from Northern Territory Government (NT)
    • Business Club Australia @ Beijing 2008 Olympics - Caroline Bergman from Austrade (NSW)
    • Electronic Water Signage in the ACT - Marlene Stolt from ACTEW Corporation (ACT)
    • Premier's Active Families Challenge commissioned by DPCD - Melanie Wilkinson from Fenton Communications (VIC)
  • Commended
    • "Be Graffiti Smart" Awareness Campaign commissioned by Crime Stopers - Cecelia Haddad from Marketing Elements (NSW)
    • Real Star of Australia - Michelle Kosonen from Tourism WA (WA)

Health Organisations

  • State Award Winners
    • Launch of KIDS ABSORB YOUR DRINKING commissioned by Drink Wise Australia - Lelde McCoy from The Reputation Group (VIC)
    • Bloodwatch - the transfusion question commissioned by Blood Watch - Melanie King from 303 (NSW)
  • Highly Commended
    • Social Network is Livewire for Sick Kids commissioned by Livewire - Kieran Moore from Howorth (NSW)
  • Commended
    • Food Safety - Yummy Not Yucky commissioned by Food Safety Information Council - Juliana Madden from Food Safety Information Council (ACT)
    • “Cancer Council Classic” commissioned by Cancer Council South Australia - Tim Hughes from Hughes Public Relations & Communication Counsel (SA)
    • Hearing Health PR Campaign - Kate Dorrell from Australian Hearing (NSW)
    • Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week commissioned by Independence Australia - Georgie Cox from CMS (Cox Marketing Solutions) (VIC)

Internal Communication

  • State Award Winners
    • Take 2 Safety Communication Campaign commissioned by Leighton Contractors - Vivian Lim from Leighton Contractors (QLD)
  • Highly Commended
    • Employees 'Invest in the Rewards' Share Plan Campaign commissioned by Aosenco Limited - Helen Besly from Rowland Pty Ltd (QLD)
    • IAG: Building the Corporate Office - Louisa McKay from IAG (NSW)
  • Commended
    • Live Positively Festival commissioned by Coca-cola South Pacific - Tam Sandeman from Impact Employee Communication (NSW)
    • Change for Strength - Keren Kozak from Mining Industry Skills Centre (QLD)
    • Communicates with Influence commissioned by Department of Transport and Main Roads - Helen Besly from Rowland Pty Ltd (QLD)
    • Communications: From the Corporate to the Coalface commissioned by - Amy Oldfield from Rio Tinto Coal Australia (QLD)
    • Communicating Change @ DOT - Irene Kalister from Department of Transport (VIC)
    • Amcor-One Australia - Simone Ferrier-Clingan from Amcor Limited (VIC)
    • RAC Summit 08 - Adrian Firth from Royal Automobile Club of WA (WA)

Investor Relations incl. Merger Acquisition Communication

  • State Award Winners
    • Successful Asset Sale commissioned by Cape Lambert - Peter Harris from Professional Public Relations (WA)
    • Manchester Unity - HCF Merger - Robyn Sefiani from Sefiani Communications Group (NSW)
  • Highly Commended
    • Programmed for Victory commissioned by Programmed Group - Ashley Rambukwella from Financial and Corporate Relations (NSW)
  • Commended
    • The Role of Communication in Creating a Positive Investment Profile for Catapula Resources commissioned by Catapula Resources - Caroline Thomson from Purple Communications (WA)
    • Mortgage Choice - Investor Relations commissioned by Mortgage Choice - Terri-Helen Gaynor from Reputation Pty Ltd (NSW)

Issues Management

  • Highly Commended
    • Xstrata Zinc's McArthur River Mining Tempory Mining Closure Puts Jobs and Community at Risk commissioned by Xstrata Zinc - Helen Besly from Rowland Pty Ltd (QLD)
  • Commended
    • Graffiti, Urban Art and Operation Graffidiot - Rachael Cochrane from Public Transport Authority (WA)
    • Coal Chain Gatecrash commissioned by Port Waratah Coal Services - Matthew Watson from Repute Communications (NSW)

Low Cost/Pro Bono

  • Highly Commended
    • Make a Date with Amy commissioned by CEO AiMIA - Michael Henderson from Spectrum Communications (NSW)
    • Hailey Turner for 'The Best Job in the World' commissioned by Best Job In the World - Margaret Lawson from Cole Lawson Communications (QLD)

Public Affairs

  • State Award Winners
    • RAC Red Spots Campaign - Adrian Firth from Royal Automobile Club of WA (WA)
    • Pacific Solution to Labour Shortages commissioned by CEO/NFF - Brett Heffernan from National Farmer's Federation (ACT)
    • Keeping the Wheels Turning For Queensland Volunteers commissioned by Queensland Meals On Wheels - Margaret Lawson from Cole Lawson Communications (QLD)
  • Highly Commended
    • Toowoomba Bypass Petition Campaign commissioned by Toowoomba Reaional Council - Penny Townley from The Phillips Group (QLD)
    • Australians Deserve Fair and Affordable Access to High Speed Broadband commissioned by TERRIA - Vanessa Liell from n2n Communications (NSW)
    • Insulating Australia Against Climate Change commissioned by Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand - Glenn Schaube from GRS Communications (VIC)
  • Commended
    • From $0 to $3 Million in 6 Months commissioned by Exec.DIR LCC Q - Elissa Jenkins from Lifeline Community Care Queensland (QLD)

Recovery Communication

  • Highly Commended
    • IAG: The Road to Recovery commissioned by IAG - Carolyn Mccann from IAG (NSW)
  • Commended
    • Chrisco Christmas Hampers commissioned by Chrisco Hampers Australia Limited - Jackie Crossman from Crossman Communications (NSW)

Special Event / Observance

  • State Award Winners
    • Paspaley Polo in the City 2008 commissioned by Janek Gazecki - Kate Bowden from Gray Management Group (SA)
    • Celebrating 160 years of The Royal Melbourne Hospital commissioned by Melbourne Health - Catherine Lander from Melbourne Health (VIC)
    • "My EKKA" 2008 commissioned by RNA - Andrea Sackson from ARC Communication (QLD)
    • The Consecration of Bishop Kay Goldsworthy commissioned by Anglican Diocese of Perth - Marie Mills from Mills Wilson Communication Consultants (WA)
    • Bidwill Blitz Build commissioned by Habitat for Humanity Australia - Emma Jane Granleese from Weber Shandwick (NSW)
  • Highly Commended
    • A Taste of Harmony commissioned by The Scanlon Foundation - Jen Sharpe from Haystac (VIC)
    • THQ - Resident Evil 5 Launch - Simone Drewry from Mango Sydney (NSW)
    • CSI Be Constructive Careers Expo commissioned by CSQ - Lee McLean from Professional Public Relations (QLD)
  • Commended
    • Tugan Bypass Takes Off - Penny Townley from The Phillips Group (QLD)
    • PPR and Melbourne's GPO commissioned by Melbourne's GPO - Jeremy Wrench from Professional Public Relations (VIC)
    • Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars commissioned by Cricket Australia - Mikaeli Costello from Splash Consulting Group (NSW)
    • FWPA - National Carperters Day - Peter Lazar from Professional Public Relations (NSW)

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