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2011 PRSA Kansas Clarus Awards

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, Mayor Carl Brewer and

Rebecca Gannon Hosted the 2011 PRSA Kansas Clarus Awards Luncheon at the Wichita Boathouse.

Congratulations the 2011 Clarus winners

You made us proud.

Here’s a list of the winners and those who contributed to the projects and campaigns.

Best of Show

Greg Standifer from Sullivan Higdon & Sink for Coleman’s Paul Teutul Jr. "Grill Road Trip" campaign.

Contributors: Alex Stern, Lathi de Silva, Sarah Derreberry

Clarus winners

Barry Owens, United Way of the Plains, external video category, campaign video
Sarah Derreberry, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, community relations/causes category, Tender Ridge Angus Beef “Acts of Tenderness”
- Contributors: Sarah Hecox, Stephanie Stover and Lathi de Silva
Greg Standifer, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, creative tactics category, Meyer Natural Beef

Contributors: Christy Niebaum and Aubrie Lockamy

Greg Standifer, special events category, Coleman Grill Road Trip (contributors listed previously)
Kevin Keplar, Wichita State University’s Elliott School of Communication, special events category, Engage campaign
- Contributors: Eric Wilson and Dr. Susan Huxman of the Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University, and Mike Rishell of the WSU Foundation.

Excellence winners:

David Austin, Envision, brochures category, Child Development Center
Sarah Derreberry, Sullivan Higdon & Sink,integrated communications category,Blackwell Angus Beef NASCAR racing outreach for Cargill
- Contributors: Preston Brin, Brock Campbell, Lathi de Silva
Jamie Opat, Starkey, public affairs category, “Enough is Enough” campaign
Alex Stern, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, multimedia communications category, Kansas Health Foundation annual report
- Contributors: Shawn Harris, Steve Hobson and Chad Smith
2010 PRSA Kansas board, internal communications category, Board members: Andrea Anglin, Denny Bender, Krista Blaes, John David Burkholder, Regina Dulac, Shelley Downs, Susan Dyer, Philip Gaunt, Tom Gdisis, Deanna Harms, Jennifer Keller, Teresa Kunze, Andy McGinnis, Jamie Opat, Angela Palacioz, Angie Prather, Jessica Richardson, Carolyn Russell, Kris Schindler, Cynthia Wentworth, Eric Wilson, Lynn Woolf

Merit winners

Sarah Derreberry, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, web site category, Westar Energy
- Contributors: Amy Jabara, Shawn Harris, Steve Hobson
Teresa Kunze, brochures, “Circles of Hope” for Peace Connections
- Contributors: Myrna Krehbiel, Marika Jones, Wanda Pumphrey, Kare McPheeters
Craig Lindeman, Wichita State University, public affairs category, “Shockolate.”
- Contributors:Craig Lindeman, Beth Tully, Sandra Denneler, Johanna Fonkert
Craig Lindeman, Wichita State University, brochures category, “Viewbook”
Jamie Opat, Starkey, annual report category
Alex Stern, Sullivan Higdon & Sink, external video category, “Soldier” for Pratt & Whitney
- Contributors: Steven Hobson, Ken Smith, P. Scott Fleming, Steve Hart

Professionals who received special recognition awards were:

Professional of the year - Jennifer Keller, Communications Manager, American Red Cross Blood Services - Central Plains Region
Distinguished service award - Denny Bender, Area Vice President at Arthritis Foundation - Heartland Region
Executive of the year - Bishop Michael O. Jackels, Catholic Diocese of Wichita, for the Together Vision.

The PRSA California Inland Empire Chapter judged the entries. Points were given based on depth of research; strategic and creative planning and implementation; and measurable results.

Clarus 2011 Award Photos

Mayor Carl Brewer presents the executive of the year award to Bishop Michael O. Jackels for the Together Vision.

Mayor Carl Brewer presents the distinguished service award to Denny Bender.

Mayor Carl Brewer presents the professional of the year award to Jennifer Keller.

Mayor Carl Brewer and PRSA Kansas President Carolyn Russell

Rebecca Gannon co-hosted this years Clarus Awards.

Rebecca Gannon presents Alex Stern with Award.

Craig Lindeman accepts award for Wichita State University's "Shockolate."

David Austin and Annette Lough receive their Excellence Award from Rebecca Gannon.

Denny Bender and Carolyn Russell

Rebecca Gannon presents Eric Wilson with a Clarus Award for the Engage Campaign for Wichita State University's Elliott School of Communication.

The Most Reverend Michael O. Jackels, Bishop of Wichita

Jamie Opat accepts one of two awards during the 2011 Clarus Awards.

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Testimonials

“Winning a Clarus is always an exciting moment in my career. To have out-of-state public relations pros praise the work our team has done cements the fact we are on the right track. It is, in fact, one of the highest compliments you can receive as a PR professional. “

David Austin
Manager of Public Relations & Events for The Envision Foundation

“I am touched and honored to receive this award from my peers at PRSA."

Tom "Gateway" Gdisis
My TV WichitaStation Manager, FOX Kansas

“Winning a Clarus award is a personal encouragement--a reward for the work put into a project. Also, when my department’s staff win an award, it helps position us as knowledgeable professionals within the organization and with outside volunteers who serve on the board and various committees of our nonprofit organization. It’s an additional motivation to our staff to continue striving for excellence in our day-to-day work.”

Delane Butler
Vice President of Marketing, United Way of the Plains

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