Town of Pelham corporate communications plan wins Hermes Creative Awards gold

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2020

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham’s corporate communications plan has been recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) and awarded a Hermes Creative Awards Gold in the Public Relations/Communications Strategic Programs category.

Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media. The Awards recognize outstanding work in the industry. Judges are industry professionals looking for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

“This is a tremendous honour and one that speaks to the Town of Pelham’s commitment to communicating with our residents,” said Marc MacDonald, communications and public relations specialist. “Over the past few years we’ve heard a lot of feedback about how we communicate and where we can improve; this plan incorporates much, if not all, of what we heard. What works today may not work tomorrow, and we’ve designed a plan that is fluid in our approach to communications; it’s a living document.”

The 2019-2022 Town of Pelham Communications Plan is a strategic document outlining the corporation's commitment and process in communicating with residents. Analyzing data and research, the plan was created based on citizen feedback and subsequently aligned with Council’s goals and priorities in the Town's strategic plan. 

The communications plan for the Town of Pelham is the heartbeat of how news and information is shared with residents, inviting them into the conversation and ensuring open, honest, two-way communication. The plan represents the collaboration of stakeholders, staff, and Council, with a focus on accessible, accurate, timely, understandable, relevant, and consistent approaches to municipal communications. 

It was expected that approximately 6,000 entries from around the globe would be submitted for consideration to the Hermes Creative Awards in 2020.  

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For more information, please contact:

Marc MacDonald
Communications and Public Relations Specialist
905-892-2607 x309
mmacdonald@pelham.ca