Media played such an important role in 2012 – as it does every year – with so many uncanny and fascinating issues. Traditional and new media were laden with the embattled presidential election, the fiscal cliff, the Mayan calendar, twin babies dancing, dancing sensations, naked royals and much, much more. Needless to say, it’s been an interesting … [Read more...]
Chicago Communicators Convene for Bronze Quill Award Ceremony
IABC/Chicago celebrated the 2012 Bronze Quill Award winners during a gala on Thursday, June 7 at Petterino's in downtown Chicago. The event recognizes this year's Bronze Quill Winners, committee volunteers and board members. In addition, the board of directors presented the inaugural Karen Utterback Volunteer Award to veteran communicator and IABC … [Read more...]
Joanne Kitsos, ABC Wins Inaugural Karen Utterback Award
The 2011-2012 IABC/Chicago Board of Directors has selected Joanne Kitsos, ABC, as the first recipient of the Karen Utterback Award for Volunteerism. Mrs. Kitsos received the award at the 2012 IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Award dinner reception. At the time of the award, Mrs. Kitsos was a senior consultant with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield … [Read more...]
Winner, Winner, Bronze Quill Dinner! June 7 at Petterino’s
The 2012 winners of the IABC/Chicago Bronze Quill Awards will be honored at an awards banquet, beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at Petterino’s in downtown Chicago. … [Read more...]
Watch the “How to Submit an Award-winning Entry” Webinar!
The IABC/Chicago Awards Committee presents the complimentary webinar, “How to Submit an Award Winning Entry." Hear from a panel of seasoned judges and previous award winners on how to create a work plan, properly prepare samples and determine what judges evaluate when reviewing entries. Visit the Awards Resources page to view the video and … [Read more...]