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Thoroughbred Chapter PRSA Awards
The Thoroughbred Chapter began an annual awards program in 2002 to honor the outstanding efforts of its members. The awards recognize exceptional work in the categories of media relations, newsletters, magazines, annual reports, brochures, special purpose publications, interactive communications, direct mail/direct response, video programs, PSAs, speeches, feature stories, editorials/OP-ED columns, advertorials, research/evaluation, creative tactics and complete campaigns.


2009 Public Relations Society of American, Thoroughbred Chapter Awards
*Awards were presented May 12, 2009 at the annual banquet

Communicator of the Year: Kathy Gannoe
Lifetime Achievement Award: Phil Osborne

Award Winners
Listed by Category, Award, Project Title and Recipient

Media Relations - Press kits/ Media kits
"Place"
Kentucky Home Ownership Protection Center Kickoff
Nicole Morris of the Kentucky Housing Corporation
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Media Relations - Using Several Media
"Win"
Louisville Scholar House Ribbon Cutting
Nicole Morris of the Kentucky Housing Corporation
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Newsletters - Three colors or more
"Win"
Transylvania Treasures
Martha Baker, Transylvania University
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Magazine for internal audiences
"Win"
Kentucky Realtor Magazine
Lauren Greathouse of Preston-Osborne

"Win"
UK Medicine Magazine
Lauren Greathouse of Preston-Osborne
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Magazine for external audiences
"Win"
Transylvania Magazine
Martha Baker, Transylvania University
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Annual Report - Companies
"Win"
KEMI Annual Report
Ryan Worthen, Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Company
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Annual Report - Not-For-Profit
"Win"
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2007 Annual Report
Lauren Greathouse of Preston-Osborne
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Brochures two colors
"Show"
Kentucky Home Ownership Protection Center Brochure
Nicole Morris of the Kentucky Housing Corporation
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Brochures, three colors or more
"Win"
Housing Management Conference
Joseph McGrath of Kentucky Housing Corporation

"Place"
The College of Health Sciences… Where It All Comes Together
Allison Horseman of the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
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Brochures of three colors or more, 16 pages or more
"Win"
The 2008-2009 International Student Recruitment Kit
Michelle Gorin of the UK Office of International Affairs

"Win"
K Book
Kelley Bozeman of the University of Kentucky PR & Marketing Department

"Win"
View Book,
Kelley Bozeman of the UK PR & Marketing Department

"Win"
Transylvania Viewbook,
Martha Baker of Transylvania University

"Place"
Libraries Brochure May 2008,
Kelley Bozeman of the UK PR & Marketing Department
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Special Purpose publications - single issue newsletters or booklets
"Win"
The College of Health Sciences Research Report
Allison Horseman of the UK College of Health Sciences

"Place"
Kentucky Affordable Housing Conference Program
Charla Jackson Peter of the Kentucky Housing Corporation

"Place"
Kentucky Affordable Housing Conference Hotel Key
Charla Jackson Peter of the Kentucky Housing Corporation
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Web sites, marketing/external communications
"Place"
Kentucky Home Ownership Protection Web site
Amanda Hermann of the Kentucky Housing Corporation

"Win"
www.seeblue.com micro site
Kelley Bozeman of the UK PR & Marketing department

"Win"
2008 Office of International Affairs Web Site
Michelle Gorin of the UK Office of International Affairs

"Win"
www.uky.edu
Kelley Bozeman of the UK PR & Marketing Department
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Direct Mail/Direct Response
"Show"
Prospective Student Direct Mail piece
Kelley Bozeman of the UK PR & Marketing Department

"Place"
Congressional District Piece
UK PR & Marketing Department

"Place"
Alumni Educator Direct Mail Piece
UK PR & Marketing Department

"Win"
Guidance Counselor Direct Mail Piece
UK PR & Marketing Department
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Videos for internal use
"Win"
CEO Videos,
Amanda Hermann of the Kentucky Housing Corporation

"Win"
Health Fair Highlight Video,
Ryan Worthen of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Company

"Win"
Three Chimneys Racing
Laura Ruzicho of Kern Thoroughbreds
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Video programs for an external audience
"Win"
Mine Safety Event Highlight Video
Ryan Worthen of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Company

"Place"
Three Chimneys Racing
Laura Ruzicho of Kern Thoroughbreds
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Radio PSAs
"Place"
Kentucky Home Ownership Protection Center
Nicole Morris of the Kentucky Housing Corporation
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Speeches
"Show"
Kentucky Community & Technical College System speech
Heather Baber of KCTCS

"Win"
Mother of the Year
Marsha Hall of Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations
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Feature Stories
"Place"
Lifelong Learning
Allison Horseman of the UK College of Health Sciences

"Win"
Cost vs. Price When Purchasing Hand Protection
Marsha Hall of Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations

"Win"
Addressing the Root Causes of Homelessness
Amanda Hermann of the Kentucky Housing Corporation
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Editorial/ Op-Ed
"Win"
This Week column
Marsha Hall of Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations
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Creative Tactics
"Win"
'seeblue' On-Campus Branding
Kelley Bozeman, UK PR & Marketing Department
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Complete Campaign
"Place"
Kentucky Home Ownership Protection Center Promotional
Amanda Hermann of the Kentucky Housing Corporation

"Place"
Branding Jennings
Ann Marie Van den Hurk of Van Marie van den Hurk PR

"Win"
'see blue' campaign
UK PR & Marketing Department