VICTORIAN COMMUNICATORS TAKE HOME GOLD AT GLOBAL AWARDS
Victorians from Medibank, Aurecon, Telstra and Becton were among the winners this week in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) revamped Quills awards.
The awards recognise communication excellence on a global scale and are widely regarded as a mark of international best practice in the communication profession.
Chapter President and 2013 Bronze Quill winner, Monika Lancucki said the awards were a great opportunity for Australian communicators to step into the international spotlight.
"It's fantastic to see Victoria well represented in the Gold Quill awards. To be recognised as the best of the best internationally is an immense achievement. On behalf of IABC and the Victorian chapter I congratulate our local 2013 winners." Ms Lancucki said.
Gold Quills will be presented at the IABC world conference in New York on 23 June and Bronze Quills at IABC Victoria's annual Cocktail Gala on 6 June, at Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne. Internationally renowned businesswoman and CEO of Marcus Venture Consulting, Lucy Marcus will speak at the gala and congratulate the winners on their remarkable achievements. For tickets go to www.iabcvic.com.au
IABC Victoria Winners 2013
|
Winner |
Company |
Category |
Quill awarded |
|
|
Gold |
Bronze |
|||
|
Paula Hurley |
Medibank Private |
Internal Communication |
x |
x |
|
Dene Cicci |
Medibank Health Solutions |
Internal Communication |
x |
x |
|
Danielle Bond |
Aurecon |
Brand Communication |
x |
x |
|
Danielle Bond |
Aurecon |
Social Media Programs |
|
x |
|
Troy Hunter |
Telstra |
Employee Engagement |
x |
x |
|
Monika Lancucki |
Becton |
Audio Visual |
|
x |
|
Monika Lancucki |
Becton |
Digital Communication Vehicles |
|
x |
About IABC Victoria Bronze Quills:
To compliment the global Gold Quill awards, IABC Victoria launched the Bronze Quill awards in 2011 to recognise and celebrate local Quill award submissions that receive an above average score. These awards provide an opportunity for IABC Victoria to celebrate and showcase talented communications professionals from across the state. For more information visit: www.iabcvic.com.au/professional-development/the-quills/
Contact:
Melanie Cahani, Media liaison, IABC Victoria
M: 0401 72 75 76 E: melanie@hybridpr.com.au W: www.iabcvic.com.au