Broward Cultural Division Wins 12 NACIO Awards
By: A.A. Cristi Aug. 04, 2016
Broward Cultural Division has been awarded 12 national Awards of Excellence from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) for public information projects that exhibit expertise in communications. Broward County won 34 awards total - with the Cultural Division winning the most of any agency.
For more than three decades NACIO's annual Awards of Excellence program has recognized the best works of county public information officers and community outreach efforts by local governments in a variety of categories including: public relations campaigns, brochures and publications, articles and press releases, videos and internet/electronic innovations.
In order of importance, the awards are given as: Best of Class, Superior,Excellent and Meritorious. The following is the class and category of the Division's winning entries:
Best of Class
Electronic Publications: Websites
Cultural Quarterly Flip Book - a quarterly electronic magazine in "flip book" format about Broward arts and culture
Brochures: Multiple Page Booklets
"Museum & Gallery Guide" - a printed guide to arts and cultural museums and galleries in Broward CountyBrochures: One Page
"Public Art at Port Everglades" - a pictorial guide to Port Everglades' 22 public art installations
"Cultural E-News" - a monthly electronic publication promoting local cultural events and grant opportunitiesSpecial Projects: Ceremonies or Community Events
Promotional Campaign and Advertising Plan for "We, the Passion and Rhythm of the People" - a live performance at Broward Center for the Performing Arts commemorating the grand finale of Broward County's Centennial Celebration in October 2015Electronic Publications: Websites
Cultural Quarterly Flip Book - a quarterly electronic magazine in "flip book" format about Broward arts and culture
Excellent
Brochures: Multiple Pages
"Broward Cultural Division" - a brochure describing the products and services of the Cultural Division
"Arts Calendar Weekly email" - a subscription-based electronic email detailing arts-oriented events for the weekPublic Education: Campaign or Event
"State of the Art License Plate" - a marketing campaign to introduce a state license plate program in Broward that promotes arts and helps fund local arts programs
Writing: Feature Writing or Columns
"Culturally Speaking" - a monthly arts and culture column for a local downtown Fort Lauderdale high-end magazine
Meritorious
Category: Publications: External
"Creative & Cultural Arts Grants Pocket Guide" - an informational brochure about grant opportunities for the local arts community
Graphic Design
"Pop Up Division Banners" - signage to help promote Cultural Division services
Miami Metro Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
SWEENEY TODD (Inside Out theatre company)
11.3% of votes
2.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Lake Worth Playhouse)
8.9% of votes
3.
WEST SIDE STORY (Delray Beach Playhouse)
8.1% of votes
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