Great Communicator 08 luncheon highlights

Highlights from the April, 2008 annual Great Communicator Award luncheon

And the winners are...
Great Communicator and other awards

Great Communicator 08 - Jiloty & Holcomb (winner)

Kate Holcomb, APR, accepts Great Communicator 2008 award from past winner, Mike Jiloty

The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) announced Kate Holcomb, APR as its 2008 Great Communicator award winner. The Great Communicator award, similar to a lifetime achievement, honors excellence in the field of public relations and communications.

The event marked the ninth year for the award that recognizes the area's outstanding communicators. The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of FPRA also presented new awards: FPRA Member of the Year, and News Media Representative of the Year.

The winners are...

Great Communicator:

Kate Holcomb, APR, Brand Manager, Hudson Technologies
(FPRA media release with more about Holcomb)

FPRA Member of the Year:
Vickie Pleus, APR, Volusia County Government Community Information Manager, FPRA Volusia/Flagler VP-Communications

News Media Representative of the Year:
Claire Metz, Bureau Chief/reporter, WESH News Channel 2
(Image of plaque)

The event, held April 8, 2008, at the historic DeBary Hall stables, featured Derek Ingram, director of broadcasting and media relations for the Daytona Cubs, as keynote speaker. He stressed that success is not possible without giving back to the community and schools.

"Our success is recorded every single day and we all look to be great communicators," Ingram said.

While introducing the nominees (listed below), Mary Harowski, APR, TMH Consulting, said she wished she could read some of the glowing comments the nominating forms included about the potential winners. The words included, "leader, dedicated and tireless."

"You all have considerable talents and achievements," Harowski said.

Many thanks to the panel of judges, including past Great Communicators; and to the event committee chaired by Vickie Pleus, APR.

Thanks also to our Sponsors:

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Other Sponsors:

	Highlights from the April, 2008 annual Great Communicator Award luncheon And the winners are... Great Communicator and other awards Kate Holcomb, APR, accepts Great Communicator 2008 award from past winner, Mike Jiloty The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) announced Kate Holcomb, APR as its 2008 Great Communicator award winner. The Great Communicator award, similar to a lifetime achievement, honors excellence in the field of public relations and communications. The event marked the ninth year for the award that recognizes the area's outstanding communicators. The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of FPRA also presented new awards: FPRA Member of the Year, and News Media Representative of the Year. The winners are... Great Communicator: Kate Holcomb, APR, Brand Manager, Hudson Technologies (FPRA media release with more about Holcomb) FPRA Member of the Year: Vickie Pleus, APR, Volusia County Government Community Information Manager, FPRA Volusia/Flagler VP-Communications News Media Representative of the Year: Claire Metz, Bureau Chief/reporter, WESH News Channel 2 *(Image of plaque)* The event, held April 8, 2008, at the historic DeBary Hall stables, featured Derek Ingram, director of broadcasting and media relations for the Daytona Cubs, as keynote speaker. He stressed that success is not possible without giving back to the community and schools. "Our success is recorded every single day and we all look to be great communicators," Ingram said. While introducing the nominees (listed below), Mary Harowski, APR, TMH Consulting, said she wished she could read some of the glowing comments the nominating forms included about the potential winners. The words included, "leader, dedicated and tireless." "You all have considerable talents and achievements," Harowski said. Many thanks to the panel of judges, including past Great Communicators; and to the event committee chaired by Vickie Pleus, APR. Thanks also to our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Other Sponsors:
	Nominated for the awards were: 2008 Great Communiator: - Jayne Fifer, APR, President, Volusia Manufacturer's Association - Kate Holcomb, APR, Brand Manager, Hudson Technologies - Lori Stone Maushund, APR, Director of Business Development and Communication, Center for Business Excellence - Sharon Mock, President/CEO, Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Helen Riger, APR, CPRC, Cultural Arts Tourism Administrator, City of Daytona Beach - Shelley Szafraniec, APR, Volusia County Community Information Specialist, Volusia County Government FPRA Member of the Year: - Mary Dorn, APR, PR Consultant, FPRA Volusia/Flagler VP-Technology - Pam Hamlin, American Red Cross Public Affairs Director, FPRA Volusia/Flagler VP-Membership - Pat Kuehn, APR, Volusia County Government Community Information Specialist, FPRA Volusia/Flagler President - Vickie Pleus, APR, Volusia County Government Community Information Manager, FPRA Volusia/Flagler VP-Communications News Media Representative of the Year: - Mark Lane, Columnist, Daytona Beach News-Journal - Claire Metz, Bureau Chief/reporter, WESH News Channel 2 - James Miller, County Reporter/Legislative Session Reporter, Daytona Beach News-Journal - Clayton Park, Senior Editor, Volusia-Flagler Business Report More pics in our archives! Previous meeting
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