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2004 PRISM Award Winners

Community Relations or Cause Marketing, (more than $50,000)

GE Community Day 2003
GE Insurance Solutions: Cynthia Coleman, Dean Davison, Michele Weigand, Scott Koehler

Kid Power KC Energize Yourself
Media Events: Joyce Morrison, Mark Pfefferkorn, Don Schmidt and the Kansas City Kids Obesity Coalition

Media Relations ($50,000 or less)

2004 Valentine’s Day Campaign
Hallmark Cards: Rachel Bolton

The Heart Truth Campaign – Laura Bush Visit and Press Conference at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
St. Luke’s Health System: Kerry O’Connor

Linda Hall Library Narration Prima Media Roadshow
Corporate Communications Group: Catherine Haskins, Steve Hale, Terri Hurd

National Pet Dental Health Month: Pets Need Dental Care, Too
Geoff Howe Marketing Communications: Kevin Gabriel

Starlight Theatre 2003 Broadway Season
Parris Communications: Roshann Parris, Randy Eilts, Lydia A. Contreras, Ryan Holmes

Taking Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Over the Top…of the Mountain!
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park: Mandy Gauldin, Sharon Polk, Dan Pierce, Steve and Jeanne Beckley

Media Relations (more than $50,000)

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship June 2003 – January 2004
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. and the Iams Company: Dan Barber, Shelly Kessen, Brian Cox, Erin Kretzschmar, Kelly Vanasse, Kurt Iverson

ISAAA Global Biotech Acreage Report
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. and The Council for Biotechnology Information: Colleen Parr, John Dutcher, Jamie Greenheck, Lisa Brooks
 
Local or Regional Marketing Campaign


Children’s Mercy Northland Opening
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics: Shawn Arni

Internal Communications

Commercial Insurance’s Star Search Talented People Campaign Launch
GE Insurance Solutions: Joyce Robinson, Jean Derrico, Jennifer Sanborn, Rhonda Williams, Heather Waldron

“The Nature of Business,” Commerce Bank
Trozzolo Communications Group: Angela Skinner, Kate Michael, Susan Parker, Hayley Bischoff

Special Events ($50,000 or less)

Fortis Benefits Shining Star Event ‘03
Corporate Communications Group: Jeanne Schwartz, Michael Grimaldi, John Martellaro, Connie Coffey, Kim O’Halloran

2003 EDC Cornerstone Awards: “Instrumental Change: A City in Tune”
Trozzolo Communications Group: Angela Skinner, Michael Buckley, Susan Parker

Special Programs

Hallmark Writers on Tour
Fleishman-Hillard and Hallmark Cards: Lydia Steinberg, Linda Odell, Deidre Parkes, Rachel Bolton, Kristi Ernsting, Sharon Polk, Julie Balmer, Ted Glickman, Brian Martorano, Brian Cox, Mitch Germann

Selling Food Safety in the Produce Aisle
Fleishman-Hillard and Nature Sweet Tomatoes: Daren Williams, Steve Dubinsky, Lisa Brooks, Terri Burress

Video ($15,000 or less)

Hallmark Writers on Tour
Fleishman-Hillard and Hallmark: Lydia Steinberg, Linda Odell, Deidre Parkes
 
Internet Communication ($20,000 or less)

Sports Car Club of America Web Site “Get Real Fast”
Trozzolo Communications Group: Jeff Madden, Hayley Bischoff, Angelo Trozzolo with Technical Assistance by Digital Evolution Group

Special Projects

Horse-side Briefings in Central Park
Fleishman-Hillard: Robin Broder, Jill Goodrich, John Armato

Planning For Survival: A Strategic Intervention for North Valley Jewish Community Center
Hartsook Companies, Inc.: Ron Fredman, APR

Electronic Publication

The Strategic Communicator
DeSieghardt Strategic Communications, LLC: Ken DeSieghardt

Brochure (4 or more colors)

Keeping Our Promise A Case for Support for the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, Kansas City, Missouri
Hartsook Companies, Inc. and Clary Creative: Ron Fredman, APR, Ron Clary

Annual Report (4 or more colors)

GE ERC Annual Report
GE Insurance Solutions: Cheryl Feltgen, David Clauson, Christina Elliott

Newsletter

Stethascoop
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Marketing Communications & Planning Department: Nan Garcia, Ginger Bliss
 
 
2004 Silver Award Winners

Community Relations or Cause Marketing, ($50,000 or less)

College Goal Sunday: Your Ticket to a Great Education
Trozzolo Communications Group and Blades Trozzolo Public Relations: John Ratliff, Kathleen Leighton, Michaela Bondon, Rob Giambrone

Community Relations or Cause Marketing, (More than $50,000)

GE Project Safeguard Campaign
GE Insurance Solutions: John Novaria, Dean Davison, Linda Linhoff

Menorah Medical Center Identity Campaign

Hamele Healthcare Resources, LLC: Christine Hamele

Media Relations ($50,000 or less)

2003-04 HNTB Targeted Media Relations Campaign Summary
HNTB Corporate Communications Department: Barb Pruitt

American Royal 2003 Season
Parris Communications: Roshann Parris, Ryan Holmes, Randy Eilts

Children’s Mercy NICU: A Special Place
Children Mercy Hospitals and Clinics: Jennifer Benz

Dr Pepper Sonic Games
Barkley Evergreen and Partners Public Relations & Sonic Corp. & Subsidiaries & Service Management Group: Nicole Perica, Lori Hardy, Andy Ernsting, Andy Fromm

Kids ER
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics: Jennifer Benz

Technology Reduces Medical Mistakes
Cerner Corporation and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg: Stacey Bellomo, Chris Goldman, Justin Scott, Jeff Xouris, Sharon Yeager

Yes, You Can…Afford to Raise a Family National Launch
Morningstar Communications Company: Heather Sharp, Eric M. Morgenstern, APR, Fellow PRSA

“Saint Luke’s Hospital Wins Malclom Baldrige National Quality Award” Media Coverage
St. Luke’s Health System Marketing and Public Relations: Kerry A. O’Connor
 
Media Relations (More than $50,000)

Bushnell Performance Optics Media Relations
Boasberg/Wheeler Communications and Bushnell Performance Optics: Laura Olinger, Scott Wall, Melanie Bell, Derek Hall

GE Insurance Solutions Public Relations Campaign
GE Insurance Solutions and Barkley Evergreen & Partners Public Relations: John Novaria, Dean Davison, Tom Mentzer, Lori Hardy

H&R Block e-Solutions Media Relations Program
Boasberg/Wheeler Communications: Tom Linafelt, Natalie Lutz, Sean Wheeler, Melanie Bell, Tom Heapes

UMB Scout Funds – Introduction to the Media
Boasberg/Wheeler Communications and UMB Scout Funds: Heather Kemper, Bridget Hess, Ravi Dasari, Katie Rinaker, Scott Wall

Local or Regional Marketing Campaign

“Discover Kirkwood” The Residences of Kirkwood/DST Reality, Inc.
Trozzolo Communications Group and the Residences of Kirkwood/DST Reality: Angela Skinner, Susan Parker, Hayley Bischoff, Michael Buckley

JCOSM Marketing Campaign
Hamele Healthcare Resources, LLC: Christine Hamele

National or International Marketing Campaign

Reputation Audit and Market Research for Greencroft, Inc. Goshen, Indiana
Hartsook Companies, Inc.: Ron Fredman, APR

Internal Communications

NKH&W E-Relevance Intranet Newsletter
NKH&W: Sheree Johnson, Deb Ducrocq

Public Affairs and Issues Management

2004 Legislative Tax Challenge
Jacqueline K. Clark, APR

State of Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services Department of Public Health
Jane Mobley Associates: Jane Mobley, Brenda Horn, Victoria Houston

Special Events ($50,000 or less)

ABW Day
American Business Women’s Association: Carolyn Elman, Rene Street, Kathleen Isaacson, Mia Katz, Debbie Seigler, Elizabeth Kennedy

3rd Annual Big Martini Event
sturgesword: Erin Curtin, Lee Page

Special Events (More than $50,000)

Special Event for the Cancer Centers of Florida
Hamele Healthcare Resources, LLC: Christine Hamele

Special Programs

Celebrate the Wonder, the Wonder Hot Air Balloon Tour 2003
Boasberg/Wheeler Communications: Tom Heapes, APR, Stan Osman, Derek Hall, Sean Wheeler

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. NASDAQ Opening
Commerce Bank

Kansas City Cancer Center Fairly Tale Tea
Corporate Communications Group: Jeanne Schwartz, Terri Hurd, Michael Grimaldi, Ron Dubrov

Midwest Emergency Department Services Hospital and Physician Marketing
Hamele Healthcare Resources, LLC: Christine Hamele

National School-Based Mentoring Conference
YouthFriends: Nancy Parks, Sandi Grimm, Carrie Moffett

Video (More than $15,000)

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Family Advocates Video “Now We’re Talking”
Trozzolo Communications Group: Angela Skinner, Michael Buckley

Internet Communications ($20,000 or less)

Charlie Mac Web site
U.S. Central: Nikki Johnson, Michelle Young

The National Center for Drug Free Sport Web Site “Ensuring Fair Game”
Trozzolo Communications Group: Angela Skinner, Susan Parker, Billy Blob

“Media Training the World One Person at a Time” Media Maven
Trozzolo Communications Group and Blades Trozzolo Public Relations: Jody Summers, Suze Parker, Becky Blades

Midwest Transplant Network Web Site Redesign
Parris Communications: Roshann Parris, Carol Mathis, Laurie Roberts, Lydia A. Contreras, Astrachan Communications

Direct Mail

Kansas Speedway “Accelerate Your Excitement”
Trozzolo Communications Group: Jeff Madden, Kevin Fullerton, Michael Buckley, Hayley Bischoff

Writing

Central Exchange 2003 Woman of the Year Speech “One Voice”
Parris Communications: Roshann Parris

Field of Dreams A Draft Case for Support for Nampa Babe Ruth League, Boise, Idaho
Hartsook Companies, Inc.: Ron Fredman, APR

Friends of Marjolein
Fleishman-Hillard and Hallmark Cards: Mandy Gauldin, Sharon Polk, Terri Burress, Gayle Berrios, Robert True, Eileen Gaffen, Ann Ramsey, Jeb Stuckey, Cynthia Musick

Good Samaritan
Parris Communications: Roshann Parris, Kate Lee, Laurie Roberts

“Image is Everything” Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce 2004 Annual Meeting Keynote Speech
Parris Communications: Roshann Parris

Integrative Health Care
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics: Roger Barnhart

Medical Mission Sends NICU Nurses to Haiti
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Marketing, Communications & Planning Department

Tort Reform: Shared Responsibility, Shared Solution
GE Insurance Solutions: John Novaria, Mike Cavanaugh

We Get to Have Our Life Back
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics: Jennifer Benz

Special Projects

2004 Children’s Mercy Calendar
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics: Telisa Hassen, Shawn Arni, Steve Byers

Preferred Health Professionals CD-Rom “Are You Paying Too Much for Health Care?”
Trozzolo Communications Group: Angelo Trozzolo, Michael Buckley

National Get Smart About Insurance Week
Fleishman-Hillard and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners: Robin Broder, Sharon Polk, Roger Hoadley

Electronic Publication

HNTB News Online
HNTB Corporate Communications Department: Dan Dillon

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Online Newsletter Chapter Initiative
Trozzolo Communications Group: Angelo Trozzolo, Jill Trozzolo, Heather Abbott

Magazine (three colors or less)

“PKD Progress” Magazine
Trozzolo Communications Group: Jill Trozzolo, Kate Michael

Annual Report (4 or more colors)

U.S. Central 2003 Annual Report
U.S. Central: Roger Dick, Shannon Eastburn, Michelle Young

Newsletter

Alumni News
Kansas City Art Institute: Liz Murray, Mary Xu, Anne Canfield, Mary Lou Brous

Connection Newsletter
U.S. Central: Felicia Jubratic, Nikki Johnson, Shannon Eastburn

Harvesters Highlights Newsletter
Harvesters-The Community Food Network: Michelle Pierceall, Valerie Nicholson Watson

The Source
Great Plains Energy/Kansas City Power & Light: Holly Jenks