Construction Writers Association Presents 2009 Marketing Communications Awards in Chicago

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
The Construction Writers Association (CWA) recently presented its ninth annual
Marketing Communications Awards at the organization`s fall conference in
Chicago. Entries in three categories-corporate communications, public relations
and advertising-plus the T. Randolph Russell Award for external newsletters-were
evaluated by a panel of judges on the basis of editorial content, graphic design
and effectiveness in achieving the stated marketing goals. Entries were received
from associations, advertising agencies, PR firms, large and small contractors,
trade associations and publishers.

"The communications experts gathered for this year`s judging commented
throughout the day on the increasingly high standards being set by the entrants
in all categories," says Mike Anderson, senior editor with Construction
Equipment magazine and chair of the CWA Marketing Communications Awards.

Award winners in the Corporate Communications category were:

* Parsons Brinkerhoff: "Beginnings" annual report.
* Two Rivers Marketing: "Vermeer Pipeline" binder.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to:

* Kiewit Corporation:Kieways magazine.
* Reed Construction Data - Canada: Reed Construction Data Overview video.

Award winners in the Public Relations category were:

* American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): "The Report Card for America`s
Infrastructure" campaign.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to:

* Performance Marketing: Hilti TE 1000-AVR Breaker Product Launch media kit.
* Randall-Reilly Publishing Co.: Equipment World "Chuck" campaign.

Award winners in the Advertising category were:

* GyroHSR: John Deere G-Series Grader gatefold advertisement.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to:

* American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA): T.C.C. Industry
Advocacy advertising campaign.
* Rhea + Kaiser: Cat Commercial Construction advertising insert.

The Marketing Communications "Wow!" Award was presented to American Society of
Civil Engineers (ASCE) for "The Report Card for America`s Infrastructure" video
campaign.

The T. Randolph Russell Newsletter Award was presented to Constructive
Communication, Inc. for "Structural Journal."

Construction Writers Association (CWA) is a non-profit, non-partisan,
international organization that provides a forum for communications
professionals in all segments of the construction industry to connect with other
professionals and enhance skills through education. Contact us at
info@constructionwriters.org for more information. Join us on Facebook,LinkedIn
and Twitter.

Deborah Hodges
Construction Writers Association
(773) 687-8726
info@constructionwriters.org

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