EPIC Awards: Past Winners
2022 Award Winners
Communications and Marketing Tools
Annual Report
EPIC AWARD
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Annual Report FY 2019/20
EPIC AWARD
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Annual Water Quality Report
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Placer County Water Agency
2020 Annual Report
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Placer County Office of Education
PCOE 2021 Digital Annual Report
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Turlock Irrigation District
2020 Annual Report
Graphic Design – Online
EPIC AWARD
City of Pico Rivera
Community Bike Ride
EPIC AWARD
San Diego Unified School District Facilities, Planning, and
Construction
2021 Construction Expo
EPIC AWARD
Valley County Water District
Trust the Tap Logo Design
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Placer County Water Agency
Foothill Raw Water Pipeline Project Logo
Graphic Design – Print
EPIC AWARD
The City of Santa Clarita
“Guard That Auto” Campaign
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Folsom
Folsom Saves Graphic Design
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
San Mateo Medical Center
Becoming Survey Ready: Tools to Help Our Healthcare Heroes
Internal Communications
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Placer County Office of Education
“PCOE Promise” Internal Communications Plan
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Turlock Irrigation District
2020-2025 Strategic Plan – Internal Communications
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
San Mateo Medical Center
True North: Our Journey Together
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Yuba Water Agency
Internal Communications Strategy and Implementation
Marketing / Promotional Items
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Valley County Water District
Trust the Tap Logo Design
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Moreno Valley
Fireworks – They’re Just Not Worth It
Media Event
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Citrus Heights
State of the City 2021
Newsletter Or Magazine
EPIC AWARD
City of Carlsbad
City Manager’s Update E-Newsletter
Photography
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Cosumnes Community Services District
“A Torn Hero”
Special or Community Event – One-Time
EPIC AWARD
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
I-10 Express Lanes Groundbreaking
EPIC AWARD
City of Roseville
Barton Road Water Treatment Plant 50th Anniversary
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Flow into Fall Virtual Open House
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
East Bay Municipal Utility District
EBMUD Epic Fossil Discovery
Special or Community Event – Recurring
EPIC AWARD
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
GLACVCD’s Pop-Up Events
EPIC AWARD
City of Irvine
Irvine Global Village Festival 2021
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
OC Parks
OC Parks Drive-In Movies
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Eastvale
Taste the World in Eastvale International Food Festival
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
I-10 Express Lanes Webinars
Writing
EPIC AWARD
City of Newport Beach
Newport Beach Expanded Recycling Program
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
SBCERA
Retirement Consultation Guide
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
East County Advanced Water Purification Program Joint Powers
Authority
WaterWorld East County AWP Guest Column
Digital Communications
Audio | Podcasts
EPIC AWARD
Cucamonga Valley Water District
CVWD Through The Decades Podcast
Livestreaming | Live Stories
EPIC AWARD
Orange County Transportation Authority
OCTA I-405 Improvement Project Virtual Neighborhood Meetings
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Water-Wise Workshops Virtual Series
Social Media – Best Use Overall
EPIC AWARD
Walnut Valley Water District
Water Professionals Appreciation Week Digital Communications
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
The City of Santa Clarita
City of Santa Clarita TikToks
Social Media Campaign
EPIC AWARD
California High-Speed Rail Authority
California High-Speed Rail: 2021 Fact Friday Campaign
EPIC AWARD
City of Sunnyvale
Shop Sunnyvale Campaign
EPIC AWARD
Cosumnes Community Services District
Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
EPIC AWARD
OC Parks
OC Parks Virtual Content
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of San José
City of San José COVID-19 Social Media Influencer Campaign
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Moreno Valley
ANTI Fireworks
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
The City of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Public Library TikTok Series
TikTok or Reel
EPIC AWARD
The City of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Public Library TikTok Series
Video Production – Promotional – Consultant Supported
EPIC AWARD
Modesto Irrigation District
Until the Last Drop Documentary
EPIC AWARD
City of Livermore
Livermore Asset Management Plan Educational Video
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Using the Community’s Voice to Recruit the Best
Video Production – Promotional – In House
EPIC AWARD
Walnut Valley Water District
WVWD is Thankful Video Production
EPIC AWARD
California High-Speed Rail Authority
California High-Speed Rail: 2021 Year in Review
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
San Diego County Water Authority
Drought Safe San Diego
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
The City of Santa Clarita
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Announcement Videos
Video Production – Series – Consultant Supported
EPIC AWARD
Zone 7 Water Agency
Flood Ready Freddy Video Campaign
EPIC AWARD
Cosumnes Community Services District
Singh and Kaur Park Videos
EPIC AWARD
Zone 7 Water Agency
Water Wise Wendy 2021
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Carlsbad
E-bike Safety Video Series
Video Production – Series – In House
EPIC AWARD
City of Elk Grove
Know Your City
EPIC AWARD
San José Fire Department
Wheels Wednesdays
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
County of Riverside
We are #RivCo NOW
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Roseville Parks, Rec & Libraries
What’s Happening in PRL videos
Website
EPIC AWARD
City of Folsom
Folsom Website
EPIC AWARD
Eastern Municipal Water District
“Landscapes for Living” Microsite
EPIC AWARD
SBCERA
SBCERA Website Redesign
Communication And Marketing Process
Branding
EPIC AWARD
City of Agoura Hills
City of Agoura Hills Brand Refresh
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Soquel Creek Water District
Pure Water Soquel Project Re-branding
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
The City of Santa Clarita
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center
Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns - Consultant-Supported
EPIC AWARD
Western Municipal Water District
2020-21 Rate Adjustment Outreach Campaign
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
County of Ventura
County of Ventura – 2020 Census Campaign
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
City of Newport Beach
City of Newport Beach Expanded Recycling Program
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
County of Marin: Department of Health and Human
Services
Get Vaccinated Marin
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Eastern Municipal Water District
“Landscapes for Living” Marketing & Community Outreach Campaign
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Placer County Health and Human Services
Rent Help Placer
Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns – In-House
EPIC AWARD
City of Folsom
“We Support Folsom”
EPIC AWARD
San Diego County Water Authority
Drought Safe San Diego
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
SBCERA
SBCERA Strategic Communications Plan
Community Relations/Participation
EPIC Award
City of Carlsbad
Our Home, Our Future – Updating Carlsbad’s Housing Plan
Crisis Communications Response
EPIC AWARD
City of San José
City of San José Language Access Unit for COVID-19 Communications
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
County of Riverside
Cover Your Face
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Napa County Office of Education
COVID-19 Framework for Napa County Schools
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Outreach/Campaign
EPIC AWARD
Long Beach Technology & Innovation
Digital Inclusion Roadmap Development Community Engagement
Process
EPIC AWARD
Placer County Health and Human Services
Mask Up Placer/Mask Up Para Tu Gente
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
San José Clean Energy City of San José
Solar Access: Power of Partnering with Community–Based
Organizations
Preparedness/Public Safety Education Campaign
EPIC AWARD
City of Lancaster
SEE AND BE SEEN
EPIC AWARD
Zone 7 Water Agency
Flood Ready Freddy Preparedness Campaign
EPIC AWARD
City of Rancho Cordova
Keeping Rancho Cordova Safe During the Fourth of July Season
Creative Marketing
Dollar Stretcher
EPIC AWARD
East Bay Municipal Utility District
EBMUD Epic Virtual Tours
EPIC AWARD
OC San
OC San Logo – Dollar Stretcher
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
The City of Santa Clarita
“State of the City” Augmented Reality
Most Innovative Communications
EPIC AWARD
City of Livermore
Livermore Asset Geocache
EPIC AWARD
Orange County Transportation Authority
OCTA I-405 Improvement Project Geofencing Advertising
Best in Show Awards
Best in Show Awards (2021 Projects)
Small Population – City of Agoura Hills Brand Refresh (Branding)
Small Population – City of Pico Rivera Community Bike Ride (Graphic Design-Online)
Medium Population – “We Support Folsom” City of Folsom (Marketing Plans/Campaigns – In House)
Large Population – California High-Speed Rail: 2021 Year in Review (Video Production – In House)
Best in Show Awards (2020 Projects)
Small Population – SBCERA Website Redesign (Website)
Medium Population – Livermore Asset Geocache (Most Innovative Communications)
Large Population – Until the Last Drop Documentary (Video Production – Consultant Supported)
2018 Award Winners
Communications And Marketing Tools
Newsletter Or Magazine
EPIC Award
City of Long Beach
#Golongbeach Newsletter
Award of Distinction
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Newsletter “Pipeline”
Annual Report
EPIC Award
County of Marin
Marin At A Glance 2016
Award of Distinction
Calstrs
Calstrs 2015-16 Sustainability Report
Other Publication
EPIC Award
San Francisco Assessor Carmen Chu
Property Tax Fact Sheet Series
Award of Distinction
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
Is Tap Water Safe? Blog Post
Internal Communications
EPIC Award
Western Municipal Water District
The Splash
Award of Distinction
Cucamonga Valley Water District
CVWD Unveils the CVWD Source
Marketing / Promotional
EPIC Award
City of Long Beach Public Works – ESB
“Can Your Butts” Clean Team Campaign
Video Production (Short Form)
EPIC Award – Small Population
City of Walla Walla
“Iced Pipes, Baby”
EPIC Award – Medium Population
City of San Marcos
“Discover An Exciting Future: Yours!” Recruiting Video
EPIC Award – Large Population
Orange County Transportation Authority
Play It Safe For Cyclists Videos
Award of Distinction – Large Population
City of Sunnyvale
How To Foodcycle
Video Production (Long Form)
EPIC Award – Small Population
Western Municipal Water District
The Splash
EPIC Award – Medium Population (Tie)
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Your Future, Our Responsibility
EPIC Award – Medium Population (Tie)
Vallecitos Water District
“Employee Spotlight” Video Program
EPIC Award – Large Population (Tie)
City of San José Environmental Services
Behind The Flush
EPIC Award – Large Population (Tie)
Riverside County Da’s office
Butane Honey Oil Awareness Videos
Video Production (Live Streaming) Category Finalists
EPIC Award
City of Long Beach
Virtual Ride Along
Award of Distinction
City of Long Beach
#Everykitshouldhavelb Facebook Live
Website
EPIC Award
City of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale Website Redesign
Award of Distinction
San Bernardino County Emplyees’ Retirement Association
SBCERA Chat
Social Media/New Media
EPIC Award– Small Population
City of West Sacramento Community Relations Team
#Westsacgoats
EPIC Award– Large Population
City of Santa Clarita
Sammy Clarita – Social Media
Award of Distinction – Small Population
City of Walla Walla
OWWL App
Award of Distinction – Large Population
County of Marin
#Thankafirefighter: Voicemail From A Thankful Resident
One-time Special Event
EPIC Award – Large Population
City of San Diego And Katz & Associates
Pure Stone: Beer Brewed With Purified Recycled Water
EPIC Award– Small/Medium Population
Mesa Water District
Launch Event – New Water Vending Machine
Award of Distinction – Large Population
(Tie)
City of Santa Clarita
Vegas Vigil
Award of Distinction – Large Population
(Tie)
San Bernardino County Human Services
Footsteps2Brilliance
Recurring Special Event
EPIC Award – Small Population
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Girl Scouts Water Journey With Padre Dam
EPIC Award – Large Population
San Francisco Assessor Carmen Chu
Family Wealth Forum
Award of Distinction – Large Population
City of San Diego And Katz & Associates
Tasting Is Believing: Pure Water Day Open House
Graphic Design, Photography And Visualization
Photography
EPIC Award
Eastern Municipal Water District
Annual Employee Photo Contest
Award of Distinction
Central San
Beneath The Mask
Graphic Design
EPIC Award – Small Population
City of Commerce
Commerce Connection
EPIC Award– Medium Population
City of San Marcos
San Marcos Logo Community Brand
EPIC Award– Large Population (Tie)
City of Long Beach
Economic Inclusion Infographics
EPIC Award– Large Population (Tie)
County of Marin
RxSafe Marin “Know The Risks”
Communication And Marketing Process
Branding
EPIC Award
City of Chula Vista, CA and NV5
“This Is Chula.” Branding Campaign.
Award of Distinction
City of Roseville
Game Day Express
Marketing Plans/Campaigns
EPIC Award– Large Population
Transportation Agency For Monterey County
Holman Highway 68 Roundabout Project
EPIC Award– Small/Medium Population
City of West Hollywood
Social Media Connect @Wehocity
Award of Distinction– Large Population
Western Municipal Water District
La Sierra Pipeline Project
Community Relations/Participation
EPIC Award
Port of San Diego
Port of San Diego Master Plan Update
Award of Distinction
Western Municipal Water District
La Sierra Pipeline Project
Crisis Communications/Public Safety Education Campaign
EPIC Award
City of Santa Clarita
Heads Up
Most Innovative
EPIC Award
Eastern Municipal Water District
Water Bottle Fill Station Program
Award of Distinction
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Beer Starts With Water
2017 Award Winners
2017 Excellence in Communications Awards Program Winners (printable PDF)
View Award Powerpoint (PDF)
Communication and Marketing Tools (Print, Digital and Video)
Printed Publications
External/Special Purpose Publication
Award of Excellence
California Earthquake Authority
20th Anniversary Publication
Award of Distinction – Tie
City of Carlsbad
Community Services Guide
Award of Distinction – Tie
City of San Gabriel
City Beat
Award of Distinction – Tie
County of Marin
Viva Marin
External Publications: Annual Reports
Award of Excellence – Tie
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
GRI Report
Award of Excellence – Tie
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Annual Water Quality Report
Award of Distinction
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Innovation At Its Best: 2016 Annual Report
Award of Merit
City of Long Beach
Annual Report Trilogy
Internal Employee Messaging/Publications
Award of Excellence
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
SBCTA I-10 Corridor Project Public Hearing Staff Packet
Award of Distinction
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Lateral Connection Employee Newsletter
Award of Merit
County of Marin
State of The County
Media-focused Messaging
Award of Excellence
West Valley Water District
Groundwater Wellhead Treatment System Press Coverage
Award of Distinction
San Diego County
Offering Hope to Families of Missing Persons
Award of Merit
City of Fremont
An Open Letter To The Fremont Community
Most Improved Publication
Award of Excellence
Sweetwater Authority
Annual Report Redesign
Award of Distinction
Western Municipal Water District
The Splash
Award of Merit
Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Management Authority
RecycleSmart: Everyday Recycling Made Easy
Digital/Interactive
Website
Award of Excellence
City of Santa Clarita
santaclaritaarts.com
Award of Distinction
City of San Fernando
Website Redesign
Award of Merit
Mesa Water District
The New MesaWater.org
Most Effective Social/New Media Campaign
Award of Excellence
City of Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter
Home for the Pawlidays
Award of Distinction
City of Santa Clara
Social Media Live Streaming
Award of Merit
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga Council Districts Measure Q Outreach
Video
Video Production – Short Form (Under 2-minutes)
Award of Excellence
Orange County Transportation Authority
Oc Bus Mobile App Video
Award of Distinction
California office of Traffic Safety
“Pills & Pint” DUID PSAs
Award of Merit
City of Carlsbad
City of Carlsbad Wipes Clog Pipes Video Short Form
Video Production – Long Form (Over 2-minutes)
Award of Excellence
Humboldt County Health & Human Services
Humboldt County Foster Parents Needed – Film
Award of Distinction
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
CA Educator
Award of Merit – Tie
Association of California Water Agencies
ACWA New Wave Video
Award of Merit – Tie
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Water It’s A BIG DEAL: Padre Dam MWD’s Advanced Water
Purification Program
Graphic Design and Photography
Graphic Design and Photography
Award of Excellence – Tie
City of Long Beach, Public Works
Ez-p The Parking G
Award of Excellence – Tie
Placer County
From Center to the Edge: Placer County’s Snow Removal Operations
Award of Distinction
City of Union City
Union City Branding
Award of Merit – Tie
Coachella Valley Water District
Wellness Logo
Award of Merit – Tie
Coachella Valley Water District
2017 Desert-friendly Plants Calendar
Most Effective Data Visualization/Infographics
Award of Excellence
Long Beach Water
Watering Schedule Infographics
Award of Distinction
Orange County Public Works Department
Service Area Fact Sheets
Award of Merit
County of Humboldt
Mapping Measure Z
Communication / Marketing Processes and Campaigns
Go Green/Environmental Programs
Award of Excellence
Placer County Regional Recycling Group
One Big Bin
Award of Distinction
Sacramento Suburban Water District
“Conservation 365″
Award of Merit – Tie
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Instant Hot Water Recirculating System Program
Award of Merit- Tie
Mesa Water District
“Mesa Water Saver” Campaign
Special Events: One Time
Award of Excellence
City of West Hollywood
Grand Opening, Automated Garage
Award of Distinction
City of Corona
Foothill Parkway Westerly Extension
Award of Merit
Orange County Transportation Authority
64XPress Bus Dedication in Little Saigon
Special Events: Recurring
Award of Excellence
City of San Gabriel
San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest
Award of Distinction
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Water, Too Good To Waste – Advanced Water Purification Tour
Program
Marketing Plans and Branding/Targeted Campaigns
Award of Excellence – Tie
Riverside County Transportation Commission
91 Project – Steer Clear
Award of Excellence – Tie
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
I-15 Base Line Road Interchange Improvement Project
Award of Distinction – Tie
City of Long Beach, Public Works
EZ-P the Parking G
Award of Distinction – Tie
Orange County Transportation Authority
OCTA October Ridership Campaign
Award of Merit – Tie
City of Sacramento
GetHereSac Campaign
Award of Merit – Tie
Orange County Transportation Authority
The 91 Weekend Shift
The Dollar Stretcher Award – Most Creative With Least Dollars Spent
Award of Excellence
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project Rail Safety
Campaign
Award of Distinction
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
#Calstrslife
Award of Merit
Orange County Transportation Authority
64XPress Bus Dedication in Little Saigon
Most Innovative Communications
Award of Excellence
Long Beach Water
Who’s That Hero? Transforming A Mascot Into A Unique, Digital
Gaming Experience
Award of Distinction
Placer County
The Placer Life Podcast
Award of Merit
City of San Gabriel
WeChat
Crisis Communications / Public Safety Education Campaign
Award of Excellence
San Bernardino County Human Services
Blue Cut Fire Animal Evacuation
Award of Distinction
City of Santa Clarita
Sand Fire Crisis Communications
Award of Merit
County of San Diego
Zika Virus Outreach Campaign
Please note: In some instances multiple awards are given at the same level due to a “tie” in the scoring from the judges.
Award of Excellence (Gold) Award of Distinction (Silver) Award of Merit (Bronze)
Thank you to all who submitted entries for the 2017 awards. We continue to be impressed with the great work you’re doing!
2016 Award Winners
2016 Excellence in Communications Awards Program Winners (printable PDF)
Communication and Marketing Tools (Print, Electronic and Video)
Printed Publications
Writing
Award of Excellence
Castro Valley Sanitary District
4Rs Student Activity Book
Award of Distinction
Institute For Local Government
West Sacramento’s Path To A Safer, Healthier Community
External Publications
Award of Excellence
League of California Cities
Western City Magazine
Award of Distinction
Central Contra Costa Sanitary Dist.
Pipeline Newsletter
Award of Merit
City of Santa Clarita
Seasons Magazine
Internal Newsletters
Award of Excellence
Orange County Executive office
County Connection Employee Newsletter
Award of Distinction
City of San José, Environmental Services Department
Environmental Services Internal Newsletter, Green Matters
Award of Merit
WMWD
The Splash
Brochures/Booklets
Award of Excellence
Castro Valley Sanitary District
4Rs Student Activity Book
Award of Distinction
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Public Hearing Notice
Most Improved Publication
Award of Excellence
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy Rc
School Safety Brochure
Award of Distinction
WMWD
The Splash
Award of Merit
Castro Valley Sanitary District
4Rs Student Activity Book
Special Purpose Publication
Award of Excellence
California Office of Traffic Safety
Crossword Puzzle
Award of Distinction
East Valley Water District
Transitioning To Budget Based Rates
Award of Merit
City of Elk Grove
The Usual Suspects Household Hazardous Waste Publication
Digital / Interactive
Website
Award of Excellence
California Public Employees’ Retirement System
CalPERS Website Redesign
Award of Distinction
City of Roseville
The Hub Internal News Website
Award of Merit
OCTA
Pacific Surfliner Website
Egovernment Services
Award of Excellence
San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association
SBCERA Retirement Webinars
Award of Distinction
City of Santa Clarita
Road Resurfacing
Award of Merit
City of Santa Clara
Development Projects Story Map & Database
Electronic Newsletters, Reports, Other
Award of Excellence
City of Glendale
Glendale City Connection
Award of Distinction
City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks
Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Monthly E-newsletter
Award of Merit
Metropolitan Transportation Commission / Bay Area Air Quality
Management District
Spare The Air Youth Guidebooks
Mobile
Award of Excellence
Eastern Municipal Water District
EMWD Water Waste Reporter
Award of Distinction
Jurupa Community Services District
E-Citizen App
Award of Merit
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Sacramento Region Air Quality App
Most Effective Social/New Media
Award of Excellence
City of San Leandro Police Department
Reaching Out To The Bay Area Asian Community With SLPD Weibo
Award of Distinction
Regional Water Authority
Show Us Your Drought Face!
Award of Merit
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Pie Day Friday
Video Production-Short Form
Award of Excellence
City of Lancaster
Revive 25 – A Better Road Ahead Video
Award of Distinction
California office of Traffic Safety
“Quiet Battle” PSA
Award of Merit
San Bernardino County Probation Department
San Bernardino County Probation Department Recruitment Commercial
Video Production-Long Form
Award of Excellence
OCTA
91 Express Lanes 20th Anniversary Video
Award of Distinction – Tie
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Imagine A Job You Love
Award of Distinction – Tie
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Water, Too Good To Waste Video
Award of Merit
City of Carlsbad
State of The City
Marketing Graphic Design and Photography (Main Category)
Photography
Award of Excellence
County of Marin
Print Photography – Parks
Illustrations
Award of Excellence
Sacramento Dept. of Public Works Recycling & Solid Waste
Division
Sacramento Plastic Bag Ban Campaign
Award of Distinction
College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State
Hornet Heartsaver
Award of Merit
Castro Valley Sanitary District
4Rs Student Activity Book
Logos
Award of Excellence
Coachella Valley Water District
CV Saving 36 Logo
Award of Distinction
City of Commerce
Commerce Library Logo
Branding Campaigns
Award of Excellence
City of Dublin
The New American Backyard Branding Campaign
Award of Distinction
WMWD
Branding Project
Award of Merit
City of Santa Fe Springs
Campaign On Water Conservation – Every Drop Counts – Go Native!
Graphic Design – Other Promotional Items
Maps and Guides
Award of Merit
Coachella Valley Water District
Drought Outreach Guide
Posters and Decals
Award of Merit
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Food Waste Prevention Shopping Cart Advertisements
Infographics
Award of Excellence
City of Lancaster
Revive 25 Infographic
Award of Distinction
Association of California Water Agencies
“Will El Nin͂o End California’s Drought?”
Award of Merit
First 5 Sacramento
Sac Healthy Baby Infographic
Communication and Marketing Processes and Campaigns (Main Category)
Go Green/Environmental
Award of Excellence
Long Beach Water Department
MissionH2OLB
Award of Distinction
City of San José
San José Partners with Earthquakes Soccer Stars to Score Green
Goals
Award of Merit
City of Roseville
Drought Busting Communications
Citizen Participation / Community Visioning
Award of Excellence
City of Elk Grove
Rural Residential Area Mobility Outreach
Award of Distinction
San Bernardino County Human Services
Inland Empire Fatherhood Conference
Award of Merit
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC
Circulation Master Plan
Special Events – One Time Events
Award of Excellence
Union Sanitary District
Party At The Wastewater Treatment Plant!
Award of Distinction
City of Elk Grove
2015 Boots On The Blvd
Award of Merit
OCTA
WCC Dedication Event
Special Events – Recurring
Award of Excellence
City of Santa Clarita
Light Up Main Street
Award of Distinction
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC
Walk To School Day
Award of Merit
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Friends of The Academy Benefit Dinner
Communication Or Marketing Plans/Campaigns
Award of Excellence
Long Beach Water Department
MissionH2OLB
Award of Distinction
WMWD
The CA Drought
Award of Merit
City of Carlsbad
Citywide Trails Program
Most Creative/Dollar Stretcher
Award of Excellence – Tie
California Department of Motor Vehicles
AB 60 Media Campaign
Award of Excellence – Tie
City of Santa Clarita
DIVERT Task Force
Award of Distinction
California State Teachers’ Retirement System
CalSTRS Pension 2: How Will I Spend My Future?
Award of Merit
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC
Grow Healthy Together
Most Innovative
Award of Excellence
City of San Gabriel
Weibo: A New Frontier To Engage A Changing Community
Award of Distinction
City of Sacramento
Lawn Gone – The City of Sacramento’s Living Billboard
Award of Merit
California office of Traffic Safety
Pete Walker Costume
Crisis Communications/Public Safety
Award of Excellence
Department On The Status of Women
San Francisco Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Award of Distinction
WMWD
The CA Drought – A Slow Moving Crisis
Award of Merit
City of Lake Elsinore
Lake Watch 2015
Multi-year Strategic Planning and Execution
Award of Excellence
City of Santa Clarita
Road Resurfacing
Award of Distinction
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC
Healthy RC Strategic Planning and Execution
Award of Merit
Rowland Water District
Rowland Water District Strategic Plan
Thank you to all who submitted entries for the 2016 awards! What impressive work you have all done this year.
2015 Award Winners
Campaign/Program: Media Event
Award of Excellence
California Office of Traffic Safety
Distracted Driving Campaign “What’s Your Number?”
Award of Merit
City of Fontana Police Department
Fontana Safe and Sober Prom Campaign Press Conference
Campaign/Program: Crisis Communications/ Public Safety
Award of Excellence
City of Santa Clarita
Respect is a Two-Way Street
Award of Distinction
City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Fire: Carlsbad Crisis Communications
Award of Merit
Western Municipal Water District
The CA Drought – A Slow Moving Crisis
Campaign/Program: Marketing/ Communications
Award of Excellence
East Bay Regional Park District
80 Years of Connecting Parks to People
Award of Distinction
San Bernardino County Human Services
Be a Hero Campaign
Award of Merit
City of Sacramento
Spare the Water Sacramento
Community Relations: Special Events
Award of Excellence
SANBAG 2014
SANBAG General Assembly
Award of Distinction
City of Lake Elsinore
Clean Extreme – Main Street – 2014
Award of Merit
Delta Diablo
Jean-Michel Cousteau Environmental Presentation
Community Relations: Engagement
Award of Excellence
City of Encinitas
At Home in Encinitas
Award of Distinction
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Path to Zero Waste
Award of Merit
City of Encinitas
2014 Communications Plan
Electronic: New Media
Award of Excellence
City of Pasadena
City of Pasadena 2014 Facebook Contest
Award of Distinction
City of San Bernardino Police Department
Safety, Trust and Social Media: Revamped Facebook Strategy
Award of Merit
California Office of Traffic Safety
DDVIP APP
Electronic: Video – Short Form
Award of Excellence
Orange County Transportation Authority
“Room To Ride” for California’s 3 Feet for Safety Act :30 PSA
Award of Distinction
OC Parks
OC Zoo “Get Wild” Video
Award of Merit
Port of Long Beach
Epic Crane Video
Electronic: Video – Long Form
Award of Excellence
City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks
THIS is Recreation & Parks
Award of Distinction
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
CV Link: Bringing Alternative Transportation to Life
Award of Merit
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
“How H.A.R.D. is Your Day?”
Electronic: Video Series
Award of Excellence
Riverside County Transportation Commission
91 Seconds on the 91
Award of Distinction
City of Carlsbad
In Our Own Words
Award of Merit
City of Santa Clarita
State of the City Videos
Electronic: Website
Award of Excellence
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Website Redesign
Award of Distinction
John Wayne Airport, Orange County
www.ocair.com/mobile
Award of Merit
Contra Costa County Library
War Ink
Electronic: Online Newsletter
Award of Excellence
Riverside County Transportation Commission
91 Project Up to Speed E-Newsletter
Print: Writing
Award of Excellence
California Office of Traffic Safety
Sober Slang
Award of Distinction
City of Lakewood
Sometimes, Boring Is Good
Print: Newsletter External
Award of Excellence
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Tahoe In Depth – Environmental Newspaper
Award of Distinction
San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association
Quarterly Review
Award of Merit
Coachella Valley Water District
Water News
Print: Newsletter Internal
Award of Excellence
City of Santa Clarita
City Call
Award of Distinction
City of Santa Monica
Wavelengths
Print: Special Publication
Award of Excellence
City of Carlsbad
When Nature Is Your Neighbor: Defend Your Home Against Wildfires
Award of Distinction
City of Pico Rivera
The Pico Rivera Parks & Recreation Guide
Award of Merit
Coachella Valley Water District
2015 Desert-friendly Plants Calendar
Print: Photography
Award of Excellence
San Bernardino County Human Services
Be a Hero Photo Gallery
Award of Distinction
City of Santa Clarita
On The Job Series
Print: Graphics
Award of Excellence
Coachella Valley Water District
Water Restrictions Guide
Award of Distinction
Port of Long Beach
Bridge Clearance and Comparison Graphic
Award of Merit
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Join the Healthy RC Picture
Special: Innovation
Award of Excellence
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Path to Zero Waste
Award of Distinction
Rancho California Water District
Menu Contest
Award of Merit
City of Temple City
Youth Engage Conference
Special: Dollar-Stretcher
Award of Excellence
Western Municipal Water District
Earth Night in the Garden
Award of Excellence
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Regional Transportation Workshop
Award of Distinction
Castro Valley Sanitary District
CVSan CVTV.com Video Advertisements
Award of Merit
City of Lakewood
“Thank a Soldier” Campaign
2014 Award Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
On Tap – Newsletter – External
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Wavelengths Print Newsletter Internal – Newsletter – Internal
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HUMAN SERVICES
HS Connection – Online Newsletter
CITY OF SACRAMENTO RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE DIVISION
City of Sacramento Recycling Solid Waste Division Brand
Development – Graphics
CITY OF SACRAMENTO RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE DIVISION
New Ways New Days Campaign – Marketing/Communications Campaign
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
The PickUp Marketing Campaign – Marketing/Communications Campaign
PORT OF LONG BEACH
Port of Long Beach LB Bridge Mobile App – New Media
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
CVWD Photography – Photography
PORT OF LONG BEACH
Port of Long Beach Photography Workshop – Community
Relations/Event – Special
CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
Diving into Rancho Cordova’s Financial Pie – Special Innovation
SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS
I-215 Widening Project Magazine – Special Publication
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
One Sober Moment PSA – Short Form Video
CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY
Made at Sac State The Video Magazine – Video Production – Series
CITY OF ROSEVILLE
Hands Only CPR Saves Lives – Long Form Video
CA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
BOE Website Redesign – Website
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
The Bay Delta Conservation Plan An Overview and Local
Perspectives – Writing
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ready Set Go for Oil and Natural Gas Operations – Crisis
Communications/Public Safety
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Earth Night in the Garden – Dollar Stretcher
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
It Takes a Community to Build a Healthy City – Community
Relations/Event – Ongoing
OCTA COMMUNITY & MEDIA RELATIONS & CALTROP COMMUNICATIONS
Bridge Bash Press Conference – Media Event
Award of Distinction Winners
MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SJC AirTime – Online Newsletter
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Call – Internal Newsletter
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Carlsbad Currents – External Newsletter
OC PARKS
Summer Concert Series – Graphics
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
What 2 Flush – Marketing/Communications Campaign
SBCERA
Stay In Touch – New Media
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HUMAN SERVICES
Dogs of Rainbows End – Photography
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Earth Night in the Garden – Community Relations/Event – Special
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
91 Project Buena Vista Mobile Manor Right of Way Purchase
Relocation – Community Relations/Event – Ongoing
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Rancho Cucamonga Online Armed Services Banner Program – Special
Innovation
CITY OF ELK GROVE
City of Elk Grove Bike Map – Special Publication
CITY OF SACRAMENTO
Sacramento History Character Lifestyle – Video – Long Form
PORT OF LONG BEACH
Thanks 4 All the Stuff POLB Music Video – Video – Long Form
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Tourism Videos – Video – Short Form
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
Lafayette New Website – Website
CITY OF SAN JOSE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Semiannual Status Report Wastewater Facility – Writing
SAN JUAN WATER DISTRICT WHOLESALE AND CITY OF ROSEVILLE
For the Sake of the Lake Week – Media Event
CA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Use Tax Video Series – Video Production – Series
Award of Merit Winners
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Public Affairs Quarterly Report – Graphics
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Lawn Mower Exchange – Marketing/Communications Campaign
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Live Social Media Implementation – New Media
OC PARKS
Whiting Ranch Poker Ride – Community Engagement/Events – Special
OC PARKS
Annual Report – Photography
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
Water Academy Tour – Special Innovation
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES
3013 Financial Report – Special Publication
CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHER’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Leadership and Succession Planning – Long Form Video
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
EMWD Website – Website
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
A Father’s Love – Writing
SBCERA
The Compass – Dollar Stretcher
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
The Splash – Online Newsletter
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
OCFA Water Safety Event 2013 – Media Event
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
2013 State of the City Video – Video Production Series
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES
RPU News – Internal Newsletter
CONNECT COMMUNICATIONS FOR CITY OF MENIFEE
City of Menifee, Menifee Matters – External Newsletter
2013 Award Winners
Congratulations to CAPIO’s 2013 Award of Excellence recipients!
Awards of Excellence,
Distinction and Merit were awarded to finalists in the categories
below at CAPIO’s Awards of Excellence dinner on Thursday, April
18, during CAPIO’s annual conference in Napa.
Awards of Excellence
TEMPLE CITY
Temple City Connect – Community or Special Audience Newsletter
SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS
Interstate 215 Widening Project NewsFlash – Online
Newsletter
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Lighting Has Evolved – Graphics
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
2012 DUI Campaign – Marketing/Communications Campaign
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Homeward Bound Project Adopt – New Media
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH
Big Ship Ready – Photography
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
Las Tunas Drive Outreach – Community Relations/Event – Special
CITY OF SACRAMENTO DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES
Your Utilities. Your Voice. – Special Innovation
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
2013 Desert-Friendly Plants Calendar- Special Publication
CALSTRS
Understanding the Formula- Long Form Video
CITY OF SAN JOSE
Website Content Management System Project - Website
VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION
Agent Orange: One Veteran’s Story – Writing
SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS
I-215 Widening Project in San Bernardino-#215BIGSHIFT – Crisis
Communications/Public Safety
CITY OF GOLETA
Nextdoor – Dollar Stretcher
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Elk Grove Multicultural Festival – Community Relations/Event -
Ongoing
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Charter Informational Campaign – Campaigns/Ballot Question
Awards of Distinction
VENTURA COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Pulse – Online Newsletter
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY
What Happened Last Night?! – Internal Newsletter
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Community Newsletter – External Newsletter
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Worker’s Comp Billboard Campaign – Graphics
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Water Budget Rates – Marketing/Communications Campaign
CITY OF FREMONT
City of Fremont Social Media Pilot Program – New Media
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Celebrate Costa Mesa – Photography
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH
Community Train Tours – Community Relations/Event – Special
OCTA
1-5 South Improvement Project – San Clemente Soundwalls -
Community Relations/Event – Ongoing
KATZ & ASSOCIATES
Zombie Stunt – Special Innovation
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Seasons – Special Publication
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
OCFA Monthly Briefing – Video – Long Form
KATZ & ASSOCIATES
Zombie PSA – Video – Short Form
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
HikeSantaClarita.com – Website
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Ready, set, race! Western provides water for Murrieta Mud Run -
Writing
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
“HeroinKills: The High is a Lie” – Crisis Communications/Public
Safety
LEUCADIA WASTEWATER DISTRICT
Teacher Grant Program – Dollar Stretcher
Awards of Merit
CASTITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Water News – Community or Special Audience Newsletter
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
EBRPD Trails Challenge Graphics – Graphics
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Tree Power – Marketing/Communications Campaign
WESTSIDE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Westside Union School District- Facebook Page – New Media
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Cowboy Festival – Community Engagement/Events – Special
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Employee Morale – Photography
KATZ & ASSOCIATES
RUOK? Street Teams – Special Innovation
CALSTRS
Member Kits – Special Publication
WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Did You Know? – Long Form Video
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
EastValley.org – Website
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Death Penalty Initiative Editorial Op-Ed – Writing
CITY OF SAN MARCOS
CONNECT San Marcos – Dollar Stretcher
WESTSIDE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Westside Wire- Online Newsletter
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Look, Look, Look – Stay Alert Stay Alive – Crisis
Communications/Public Safety
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY OF MONTEREY COUNTY
Prunedale Improvement Project – Community Relations/Event -
Ongoing
2012 Award Winners
CAPIO’s Excellence in Communications 2012 Award finalists have been announced and winners were honored during the annual ceremony on Thursday April 20, 7 p.m., at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel in Palm Springs.
CAPIO’s award categories are designed to showcase the best of the best in government communications, said Nancy Pearl, CAPIO first vice president and awards chair. “This year’s entries raised the bar for professionalism and diversity.”
Winners received one of three awards: Award of Excellence, Award of Distinction and Award of Merit. This year’s winners are:
Writing
City of Santa Cruz – One Person’s Trash-Down to the Sea in
Ships
Ventura County Fire Department – Tenth Anniversary of 9/11
Sacramento Suburban Water District – Tap Water Facts
Newsletter External
Casitas Municipal Water District – Casitas Water News
Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority – Diversions Newsletter
Western Municipal Water District – On-Tap
Newsletter Internal
Coachella Valley Water District – Water Gazette
Western Municipal Water District – The Splash
Other/Special Publication
City of Santa Clarita – Seasons “City Information and Recreation
Guide”
Coachella Valley Water District – CVWD 2012 Calendar
Sacramento Suburban Water District – Outdoor Watering Schedule
Magnet Bill Insert
Photography
Sweetwater Authority – Sweetwater Authority High School Photo
Contest
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District – 2012 Bufferlands
Poster Calendar
Graphics
Sacramento Area Sewer District – 2011 FOG Logo, Slogan & Key
Message
City of Bell Gardens – In House 50th Anniversary
California State Association of Counties – CSAC 2011 Annual
Meeting Graphics/Logo
Video - Long Form
Port of Long Beach – Faces of the Port: Remembering 100 Years
City of Santa Clarita – Strong Cities Strong State Video
Metropolitan Transportation Commission – “Transportation
Priorities: How Would YOU Invest?”
Website
Southgate Recreation & Park District – New District Website
City of Hermosa Beach – Hermosa Beach, CA Website
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission – San Francisco Water
Power Sewer Website
Online Newsletter
CalSTRS – CalSTRS Connect Employee E-newsletter
New Media
City of West Hollywood – The City of West Hollywood’s New Media
Strategy
Orange County Transportation Authority- West County Connectors
Project
Campaigns/Programs: Crisis Communications/Public
Safety
City of Santa Clarita – “Heroin Kills: The High is a Lie”
County of San Diego- County of San Diego Antiterrorism Campaign
Campaigns/Programs: Marketing/Communications
Mesa Water District – Hello: My Name is Mesa Water
Regional Water Authority – Blue Thumb Campaign
City of Elk Grove – City of Elk Grove Diversity Awareness Program
Campaigns/Programs: Ballot Question
City of Palm Springs – Measure J
Community Relations/Engagement: Special
Events
City of Palm Springs – Desert Fashion Plaza-Master Plng and Com
Design Process-Visioning Workshops
City of Santa Clarita – “Senses On Main Street”
San Juan Water District – “Flip on the Switch” Solar Power Event
Special: Innovation
Castro Valley Sanitary District – Reduce Your Waste Size
Program
Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt Dist – Great Race for Clean Air
Port of Long Beach – A Century in Photos Art Exhibit
Special: “Dollar Stretcher”
Castro Valley Sanitary District - Reduce Your Waste Size
Program
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Dist - 2012
Bufferlands Poster Calendar
City of Elk Grove - Ask Elk Grove Customer Service Program
Special Event
City of Palm Springs - Desert Fashion Plaza Master Planning
and Community Design Workshop
City of Santa Clarita – Senses on Main Street
San Juan Water District – Flip on the Switch
2009 Award Winners
Community or External Newsletter
1st - Port of Long Beach, re:Port
2nd - City of Diamond Bar, City News
3rd - City of Santee, Santee Review
HM* - City of Santa Clarita, Successful Connections
*HM = Honorable Mention
Internal Newsletter
1st - City of Santa Clarita, City Call
2nd - Port of Long Beach, Opportunities Employee
Newsletter
3rd - Town of Apple Valley, Apple Core
HM - City of Rancho Cucamonga, City Manager’s Weekly
Marketing
1st - East Bay Regional Park District, Measure WW Public
Info Plan
2nd - City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone
Marketing Plan
3rd - First 5 Sacramento Commission and PMC, Community
Building Initiative Outreach Campaign
HM - City of Santa Monica, CREST After‐School Enrichment
Classes Campaign
Photography
1st - Ventura County Fire Department, Early Morning
Ladders
2nd - Ventura County Fire Department, Ventura County Fire
Protection District Annual Report Cover
3rd - East Bay Regional Park District, Seasonal Staff
Recruitment Photos
Public Safety
1st - Camarillo Police Department/Ventura County Sheriff,
High Five and Stay Alive Helmet Safety Campaign
2nd - City of Lake Elsinore, Loaner Life Jacket Stations
Campaign
3rd - City of Rancho Cucamonga, RC‐TAG Campaign
Special Events
1st - City of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova 5th
Anniversary
2nd - City of Citrus Heights, Sunday Funday
3rd - City of Pleasanton, Alviso Adobe Community Park Grand
Opening
HM - Port of Long Beach, Green Port Fest
Special Innovation
1st - Sacramento Area Sewer District, Fats, Oils & Grease
Education Building
2nd - Western Municipal Water District, Water Wise Gardening
for the Inland Empire
3rd - Cucamonga Valley Water District, Treatment Plant Tour
Modification
HM - City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita City Store
Special Publication
1st - City of Santa Clarita, Guide to Opening a Small
Business in Santa Clarita
2nd - Sacramento Area Council of Governments, A Creative
Vision: Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035
3rd - City of Diamond Bar, 2009 Calendar and City Services
Guide
HM - City of Rosemead, Rosemead Park Trail 100‐Mile
Challenge Booklet
Video
1st - City of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova Public
Service Announcements
2nd - City of Santa Clarita, Fleet Maintenance and You
3rd - City of Santa Clarita, Economic Development
Promotional Video
HM - Port of Long Beach, Pulse of the Port
Website
1st - City of Dana Point
2nd - Town of Apple Valley
3rd - Sacramento Area Council of Governments
HM – Yolo County Web Site
Writing
1st League of California Cities, Taking the Bite Out of Blogs:
Ethics in Cyberspace
2nd First 5 Sacramento Commission, Community Building
Initiative Outreach Campaign
3rd League of California Cities, Richard “Bud” Carpenter: A Man
for All Seasons
HM League of California Cities, Planning with Fire: Balancing
Growth & Safety in Fire Hazard Areas
2008 Award Winners
Community/Special Audience Newsletter
(Population Under 25,000)
Not enough entries in this category for judging
Community/Special Audience Newsletter
(Population 25,000-75,000)
FIRST PLACE
Unplugged – Active Member Newsletter
Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) – Linda
Aparicio
213.978.6840 Linda.Aparicio@lacity.org
SECOND PLACE
Inside Irvine
City of Irvine – Louie Gonzalez
949.724.6077 lgonzalez@ci.irvine.ca.us
SECOND PLACE
Connections Newsletter
City of Citrus Heights – Krista Noonan
916.727.4703 knoonan@citrusheights.net
HONORABLE MENTION
Lincoln Calendar
City of Lincoln – Steve Art
916.343.3901 sart@ci.lincoln.ca.us
Community/Special Audience Newsletter
(Population Over 75,000)
FIRST PLACE
RE:PORT Newsletter
Port of Long Beach – Heather Morris
562.590.4122 morris@polb.com
SECOND PLACE
City of Lancaster OUTLOOK and OUTLOOK Lite
City of Lancaster – Anne Aldrich
661.723.6053 aaldrich@cityoflancasterca.org
THIRD PLACE
Anaheim Magazine
City of Anaheim – Marty De Sollar
714.765.5045 ewahlen@anaheim.net
HONORABLE MENTION
Palmdale News, 2007-2008 Series
City of Palmdale – Barbara Vilardo
661.267.5115 bvilardo@cityofpalmdale.org
Crisis Communications Program
Not enough entries in this category for judging
Internal/Employee Newsletter
FIRST PLACE
SKOOP Newsletter
County of San Diego – Dept of Child Support Services – John
Rosenthal
619.578.6660 john.rosenthal@sdcounty.ca.gov
SECOND PLACE
Lancaster Positively Clear Employee Newsletter
City of Lancaster – Anne Aldrich
661.723.6053 aaldrich@cityoflancasterca.org
THIRD PLACE
City of Irvine GrapeVine
City of Irvine – Louie Gonzalez
949.724.6077 lgonzalez@ci.irvine.ca.us
HONORABLE MENTION
Perspectives Newsletter
Merced County Human Services Agency – Martha (member Brenda
Castillo) MacKenzie
209.385.3000 x5620 MMCKEN@hsa.co.merced.ca.us
HONORABLE MENTION
Internal Yolo County Newsletter
Yolo County – Beth Gabor
530.666.8042 neth.gabor@yolocounty.org
Marketing/Communications Campaign
FIRST PLACE
City of Elk Grove Branding Program
City of Elk Grove – Christine Brainerd
916.478.3632 cbrainerd@elkgrovecity.org
SECOND PLACE
Rededication of Matthew Kilgore Cemetery
City of Rancho Cordova – Erin Treadwell
916.851.8803 amiller@cityofranchocordova.org
THIRD PLACE
Santa Clarita Stage 6 of the 2007 Amgen Tour of California
City of Santa Clarita – Gail Ortiz
661.255.4314 gortiz@santa-clarita.com
HONORABLE MENTION
YBI Viaduct Replacement Public Awareness Campaign 2007
CirclePoint – Bart Ney
510.268.7167 b.ney@circlepoint.com
New Media
Not enough entries in this category for judging
Photography
FIRST PLACE
Aerospace Walk of Honor Reflective Helmet Photograph
City of Lancaster – Anne Aldrich
661.723.6053 aaldrich@cityoflancasterca.org
SECOND PLACE
Customer Focus Newsletter masthead photo
Union Sanitary District – Michelle Powell
510.477.7634 michelle_powell@unionsanitary.com
HONORABLE MENTION
2008 Calendar
Coachella Valley Water District – Heather Engel
760.398.2651 hengel@cvwd.org
Public Safety Program or Campaign
FIRST PLACE
Pull to the Right
City of Santa Clarita – Gail Ortiz
661.255.4314 gortiz@santa-clarita.com
SECOND PLACE
Wildfire Action Plan
Ventura County Fire Department – Barry Parker
805.389.9710 barry.parker@ventura.org
THIRD PLACE
State Route (SR) 12 Safety Campaign
Solano Transportation Authority – Jayne Bauer
707.424.6075 jbauer@sta-snci.com
HONORABLE MENTION
CSI: Lancaster
City of Lancaster – Anne Aldrich
661.723.6053 aaldrich@cityoflancasterca.org
Special Event
FIRST PLACE
First 5 Sacramento Children’s Celebration 2007
First 5 Sacramento and The Lundquist Company – Erin Blount
916.876.6684 blounte@saccounty.net
SECOND PLACE
Green Port Fest
Port of Long Beach – Heather Morris
562.590.4122 morris@polb.com
THIRD PLACE
Veterans Memorial Dedication
City of Moreno Valley – Angela Rushen
951.413.3053 angelar@moval.org
HONORABLE MENTION
Rededication of Matthew Kilgore Cemetery
City of Rancho Cordova – Erin Treadwell
916.851.8803 amiller@cityofranchocordova.org
Special Innovation
FIRST PLACE
Road Map to the Future
Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) – Erik Johnson
916.340.6247 ejohnson@sacog.org
SECOND PLACE
The Felt Board City
City of Lancaster – Anne Aldrich
661.723.6053 aaldrich@cityoflancasterca.org
THIRD PLACE
How Should California Grow? Series
League of California Cities – Eva Spiegel
916.658.8228 espiegel@cacities.org
HONORABLE MENTION
Fighting Back
City of Monrovia – Dick Singer
626.303.6609 dsinger@ci.monrovia.ca.us
Special Publication
FIRST PLACE
Sewer Rater Increase Publication
City of Santa Cruz – Department of Public Works – Aaron/Desiree
Becker/Douville
831.420.5428 ddouville@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us
SECOND PLACE
City of Santee 25th Anniversary Celebration
City of Santee – Susan Richardson
619.258.4100 x211 srichardson@ci.santee.ca.us
THIRD PLACE
Water Is Life
No. County Water Agencies c/o Rincon Del Diablo MWD – Julia
Escamilla
760.745.5522 jescamilla@rinconwater.org
HONORABLE MENTION
Sweetwater Water Quality Report and Calendar
Sweetwater Authority – Susan King
619.409.6721 sking@sweetwater.org
Website
FIRST PLACE
SCVSheriff.com
City of Santa Clarita – Gail Ortiz
661.255.4314 gortiz@santa-clarita.com
FIRST PLACE
MyNewMainStreet.com
City of Santa Clarita – Gail Ortiz
661.255.4314 gortiz@santa-clarita.com
THIRD PLACE
www.sacramentoready.org
City and County of Sacramento – Diane Hartline
916.874.7054 dhartline@cityofsacramento.org
HONORABLE MENTION
City of Pismo Beach Website Redesign
City of Pismo Beach – Lori Grisgsby
805.773.4657 lgrigsby@pismobeach.org
Writing
FIRST PLACE
Living in Lancaster: Your Guide to Creating a Better
Community
City of Lancaster – Anne Aldrich
661.723.6053 aaldrich@cityoflancasterca.org
SECOND PLACE
Two Columns About China
League of California Cities – Eva Spiegel
916.658.8228 espiegel@cacities.org
THIRD PLACE
Crisis Leadership
League of California Cities – Eva Spiegel
916.658.8228 espiegel@cacities.org
HONORABLE MENTION
Kids Environmental Festival 101 article in the California Special
District Asociation publication California’s Resources
Cucamonga Valley Water District – Kristeen Buxton
909.987.2591 kristeenb@cvwdwater.com
HONORABLE MENTION
Fire Siege 2007
State Fire Marshal – Karen Terrill
916.324.4770 karen.terrill@fire.ca.gov
Video
FIRST PLACE
Summer in the City
City of Carlsbad – Val Brown
760.434.2854 vbrow@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
SECOND PLACE
Turning Point Community Program’s 30th Anniversary Video: event
and web version
Turning Point Community Programs – Jill Estroff
916.364.8395 x56 jillestroff@tpcp.org
THIRD PLACE
Journey to Sustainability
City of Carlsbad – Val Brown
760.434.2854 vbrow@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
HONORABLE MENTION
Healthy Start! Healthy Lives! Nutrition DVD
First 5 Sacramento – Erin Blount
916.876.6684 blounte@saccounty.net