University of Pittsburgh Sweeps 2009 IABC Golden Triangle Awards;

Pitt claims 26 awards including Best in Show

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- IABC welcomed a record crowd to The
University Club in Oakland to celebrate excellence in communications on
Wednesday evening. More than 135 entries were received for the 2009
competition - the most the organization has received in the past five years.

The Best in Show Award went to The University of Pittsburgh for Free at Last?,
an event detailing slavery in Pittsburgh in the 18th and 19th centuries, after
the entry won an Award of Excellence in the Special Events category.

Master of Ceremonies Ray Werner, a Pittsburgh communications veteran,
presented Crystal Awards of Excellence for the best entries and crystal Awards
of Honor for outstanding runners-up at the 30th annual event. Seventy
finalists received awards of excellence or honor in 26 categories for
Communication Management, Communication Skills and Communication Creative.

Michael L. Koff was honored with the 2009 Award for Business Communicator of
the Year. Koff formerly was senior manager of Corporate Communications and
Government Affairs at Sony Electronics Inc.'s Pennsylvania television
manufacturing plant.

A complete list of award winners follows.

The Golden Triangle Awards program, sponsored by IABC/Pittsburgh, is an annual
competition that recognizes excellence in communications management, skills
and creativity in the Western Pennsylvania region.

IABC/Pittsburgh is the regional chapter of IABC, the International Association
of Business Communicators. In addition to the Golden Triangle Awards program,
locally IABC sponsors programs targeted to the interests and development of
professional communicators.

IABC, the International Association of Business Communicators, is a
not-for-profit international network of professionals committed to improving
the effectiveness of organizations through strategic interactive and
integrated business communication management. It is the leading resource for
effective communication practice, providing products, services, activities and
networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence
in public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public
affairs and other forms of communication. Please visit our website at
www.iabcpittsburgh.com for more information.

PR Newswire is the official newswire of IABC/Pittsburgh.

Golden Triangle Awards
2009 WINNERS

DIVISION 1: COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

Marketing Communication
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and Transitions Optical, Inc., Experience Transitions
VI Launch, Honor
Fitting Group, for Butler Health System, Heart and Vascular Center Launch
Campaign, Honor

Media Relations
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, The new Children's Hospital of
Pittsburgh of UPMC, Excellence
Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Allegheny Health System, High School
Student Surgical Observation Program, Honor
West Penn Allegheny Health System, Robotic Surgery at West Penn Allegheny
Health System, Honor
Employee/Member Communication
Duquesne University, Duquesne University: Freshman Orientation 2008,
Excellence

Special Events
University of Pittsburgh, Free at Last? Excellence
GatesmanMarmionDrake, Inc., for Charcot-Maru-Tooth Association, CMTA Honor a
Star. Be a Star. Gala, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Blue Gold & Black: From Doorway to Distinction,
Honor
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs,
GSPIA's 50(th) Anniversary, Honor

Social Media
NexTier Bank, "Speaking of Business" Podcasts, Honor

Other
University of Pittsburgh, Free at Last? Excellence

DIVISION 2: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Publications

MAGAZINES
University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Med, Excellence
Brady Communications, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.AE Life, Honor
Duquesne University, Duquesne University Magazine, Honor
PPG Industries, PPG Progress, Honor

NEWSPAPERS/TABLOIDS
Carlow University, The Carlow Sun, Honor
Highmark Inc., Jan Maszle-Project Manager/Writer; Aaron Billger and Kaitlin
O'Brien-Strategists, Highmark Healthy High 5 Statewide Newspaper Insert, Honor

SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
Brady Communications, Wesley Spectrum Services Capabilities Brochure,
Excellence
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, for Bayer MaterialScience, Design Center Brochure,
Honor
Highmark Inc., Jan Maszle-Project Manager/Writer; Aaron Billger and Kaitlin
O'Brien-Strategists, Highmark 2008 Community Report, Honor
VisitPittsburgh, 2008 Official Visitors Guide to Pittsburgh, Honor

Writing

FEATURE WRITING
University of Pittsburgh, Joe Miksch, Pitt Med, "The Investigator's Path,"
Excellence
Brady Communications, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. AE Life:"Voices of
77kids," Honor
Carnegie Mellon University, Carnegie Mellon Today, Honor
Duquesne University, "The Autism Puzzle" -- Duquesne Magazine, Honor

SPEECH OR SCRIPT
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and Transitions Optical, Inc., Experience Transitions
VI Launch, Excellence
University of Pittsburgh, Robert Hill, Presbytery Night at Heinz History
Center, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Robert Hill, African American Chamber of Commerce,
Honor

OTHER
Gateway Rehab, Raise the Drinking Age . . . or at least don't lower it as some
college presidents would like us to consider, Excellence
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, for Emerson Process Management, Better Safe than
Sorry, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Laurence A. Glasco, Free at Last? Glasco Essay,
Honor
WordWrite Communications LLC, for Pittsburgh Business Group on Health, PBGH:
Is another hospital needed? Honor

AUDIOVISUAL
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and Transitions Optical, Inc., Transitions VI Walmart
Training Video, Excellence
United States Steel Corporation and New Perspective (Mark Fallone,
Director/Producer), A Legacy of Success. A Future as Strong as the Steels We
Produce. Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Blue Gold & Black: From Doorway to Distinction,
Honor
West Penn Allegheny Health System, STAR Center Video, Honor

Electronic and Digital Communication

WEB SITES
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs,
GSPIA Web Site, Excellence
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, www.pittsburghparks.org, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Giving, Honor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Admissions and Financial Aid,
Honor

DIVISION 3: COMMUNICATION CREATIVE

Publication Design

MAGAZINES
University of Pittsburgh, Gary Cravener, Pitt Magazine, Excellence
Brady Communications, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.AE Life, Honor
Duquesne University, Duquesne University Magazine, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Elena Gialamas Cerri, Pitt Med, Honor

ANNUAL REPORTS
Brady Communications, Boy Scouts of America Greater Pittsburgh Chapter 2008
Annual Report, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Marci Belchick Beas and Rainey Dermond, Blue Gold &
Black 2008, Honor

E-NEWSLETTERS
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and Transitions Optical, Inc., "Healthy Insights" Into
Employee Health, Honor

OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Carlow University, Art at Carlow University, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Amy Porta Kleebank, Free at Last? Catalogue, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Jane Dudley, Pitt Rep: American Revelations, Honor
Other Graphic Design

POSTER
University of Pittsburgh, Bill Ivins, Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series,
Excellence
Euro RSCG Worldwide PR and Transitions Optical, Inc., Transitions Healthy
Sight Working for You Poster, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Bill Ochsenhirt, Kuntu Baseball, Honor

LOGO OR ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTITY
University of Pittsburgh, Jane Dudley, University Club Identity, Excellence
Brady Communications, Carnegie Mellon University Dunfermline Circle & Skibo
Circle, Honor
NOVA Chemicals, Elemix Concrete Additive Logo, Honor

OTHER
University of Pittsburgh, Sarah Nelsen, From Doorway to Distinction Event
Display, Excellence
University of Pittsburgh, Sarah Nelsen, From Doorway to Distinction
Invitation, Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Marci Belchick Beas, Free at Last? Exhibition, Honor
Zoltun Design, for NOVA Chemicals, Elemix Promotional Kit and Marketing
Materials, Honor

Interactive Media Design
Vivisimo, Inc., Holiday Card 2008, Excellence
Brady Communications, FedEx Ground GroundSource, Honor
WordWrite Communications LLC, WordWrite Communications Web Site, Honor

Advertising

FILM/TV
Carlow University, Values. Scholarship. Vision. Honor

RADIO
Brady Communications, CGI Group Inc. CaliforniaCampaign, Honor

PRINT
Carlow University, Move Toward a Smarter Future, Excellence
First Commonwealth, Don't inherit a bank. Choose one. Honor
University of Pittsburgh, Marci Belchick Beas, NCAA Celebration Ad,Honor

OTHER
Brady/Graeper/LEA, CGI Group Inc. CaliforniaCampaign, Excellence

BEST IN SHOW

Special Events: University of Pittsburgh, Free at Last?

SOURCE IABC/Pittsburgh

Edie Hartman of IABC/Pittsburgh, +1-412-391-2602, ehartman@gsa-cw.com