2019 Blacksmith Awards Winners
The 2019 Blacksmith Awards were announced at a ceremony at The Newport Aquarium on Nov. 14, 2019. Thank you for your support to make the 2019 Blacksmiths a huge success, and to all the organizations that submitted entries.
Below is a list of all of the organizations and people that were recognized with Awards of Excellence or a Blacksmith during the event:
Community Relations
Blacksmith: Engaging Community Members Around Urban Redevelopment, Wordsworth Communications
Events & Observances -- More Than 7 Days
Blacksmith: Fast Park Summer of Fun 2018, Vehr Communications
Events & Observances – 7 Days or Fewer
Award of Excellence: Aglamesis Brothers' Sweet on Cincy Day, Pomme Communications
Award of Excellence: Spreading the Chili Love and Feeding Our Community on National Chili Day, Scooter Media
Blacksmith: Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo, Great Parks of Hamilton County
Influencer Markting to Expand Awareness
Award of Excellence: #WelcomeDuke: Introducing Bush’s Spokes-dog to a New Generation of Bean Lovers, Wordsworth Communications
Blacksmith: Leanne Ford and Formica Corporation reimagine laminate design, Formica Corporation
Integrated Communications
Award of Excellence: Brides Descend on Cincinnati: The Great Bridal Chase 2019, Pomme Communications
Award of Excellence: Dreaming Up New Theatre Audiences at The Carnegie, Scooter Media
Blacksmith: Regional Smart Home showcases assistive technology, Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments
Internal Communications
Blacksmith: Ohio National unveils new corporate strategy, Ohio National Financial Services
Issues Management
Blacksmith: Ohio National unveils new corporate strategy, Ohio National Financial Services
Marketing
Award of Excellence: HCDDS Services Spotlight, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
Blacksmith: Fast Park Grand Opening at Chicago Midway Airport, Vehr Communications
Most Effective Campaign on a Shoe-string Budget ($5000 or less)
Award of Excellence: CincItalia - Serving Up a Large Plate of Italian Heritage on a Small Budget, Scooter Media
Award of Excellence: Amnesty in April, Kenton County Public Library
Public Service
Blacksmith: Increasing Braille Literacy Awareness with Clovernook Center, Scooter Media
Reputation/Brand Management
Award of Excellence: Protecting the Reputation of a Redevelopment Innovator, Wordsworth Communications
Blacksmith: Ohio National unveils new corporate strategy, Ohio National Financial Services
PRSSA Campaign
Blacksmith: #MUVOICES Diversity Campaign, Miami University PRSSA
BEST IN SHOW - CAMPAIGNS
Vehr Communications
Fast Park Grand Opening at Chicago Midway Airport
Marketing
EARNED
Media Relations
Award of Excellence: Can a Groundbreaking be Strategic? YES!, Wordsworth Communications
Blacksmith: The Escape Game Cincinnati Opening, Rasor Marketing Communicatons
Executive Communications
Award of Excellence: Strategies for Connecting Erigo’s CEO with Local Small Businesses, Scooter Media
Blacksmith: Positioning a Female Executive in a Male-Dominated Industry, Wordsworth Communications
OWNED
New Digital Platform
Award of Excellence: Ohio National launches new ohionational.com, Ohio National Financial Services
Blacksmith: Old Dog, New Tricks: Launching an Instagram for Bush’s Spokes-dog Duke, Wordsworth Communications
Creative Tactics
Award of Excellence: “Score a Great Career” Recruitment Campaign from Convergys + Nike, Vehr Communications
Blacksmith: Aglamesis' Brothers 110th Anniversary Ice Cream Scoop Contest, Pomme Communications
Annual Reports
Award of Excellence: FHLB Annual Report: Delivering Member Value, FHLB Cincinnati
Online Videos
Blacksmith: Regional Smart Home and Remote Support, Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments
Research/Evaluation
Blacksmith: 2018 Social Media Report, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
Webcasts
Award of Excellence: Bon Secours Mercy Health Leader Update Webinars, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Podcasts
Blacksmith: Weathering the Storm- A City of Montgomery, Ohio - Podcast, City of Montgomery
PRSSA Tactic
Award of Excellence: #MUVOICES Pledge, Miami University
PAID
Best Sponsorship Activation
Blacksmith: BUSH’S Launches Spokes-dog Instagram with Pet Convention Sponsorship, Wordsworth Communications
Most Effective Influencer Promotion
Blacksmith: #WelcomeDuke: Leveraging Digital Influencers to Promote Bush’s Spokes-dog to a New Generation, Wordsworth Communications
SHARED
Best Use of Social Stories
Blacksmith: Sea of Change, Newport Aquarium
Twitter Engagement
Blacksmith: CEO Leverages Twitter as Key Communication Channel, Wordsworth Communications
Facebook Engagement
Award of Excellence: Regional Smart Home Collaboration, Southwestern Ohio Regional Council of Governments
Award of Excellence: A Fresh Approach Helps Klosterman’s Facebook Engagement Rise to New Heights, Scooter Media
Blacksmith: Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs at Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Museum Center
Influencer Marketing as Part of a Larger Campaign
Blacksmith: One Dog-gone Unique Influencer Promotion, Wordsworth Communications
Best in Show/Tactics
Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments
Regional Smart Home and Remote Support
Online Videos
Public Relations Professional of the Year: Krystan Krailler, Scooter Media
New Public Relations Professional of the Year: Mikayla Williams, Scooter Media
PR Educator of the Year: Shara Clark, APR, Miami University
PRSSA Student of the Year, Miami University: Alyssa Kuelthau
CEO Communicator of the Year: Charlie Vance, Erigo Employer Solutions
Communications Team of the Year: Bon Secours Mercy Health (Integrated Communications Team)
Small/Mid-Size Agency of the Year: Scooter Media
Large Agency of the Year: Vehr Communications