Image One PR Receives Four Top Communications Awards for Excellence in Nonprofit Branding
ROCKVILLE, MD - Image One PR receives four leading communications awards for its “Excel Beyond the Bell Brand Strategy” created for the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families and its out-of-school time youth development initiative.

Image One PR won the following 2009 awards for nonprofit brand strategy development:

• Silver Communicator
• Gold Hermes Creative
• Gold MarCom
• APEX Award

These awards recognize outstanding achievement in marketing and communications. Image One PR created a brand strategy and visual identity for the Montgomery County out-of-school time system, including a new name (Excel Beyond the Bell), tagline (Laugh, Learn, Achieve), logo, brand materials, vision/mission statements and messages. This summer, Image One PR also created a new “Time to Excel” video to help advance quality out-of-school time success in Montgomery County.

“Image One PR is honored to be selected for these distinguished communications awards across four different competitions,” said Image One PR Founder and Senior Partner Bill Weger. “We hope the Excel Beyond the Bell brand strategy will help to inspire children and youth to participate in quality out-of-school time activities in Montgomery County, Maryland.”

Founded in 2003, Image One PR provides public relations, marketing, and graphic design services to a range of private and public-sector clients in the Baltimore, Washington, Virginia Metro region. The Rockville-based firm has received 18 national and international awards for communications excellence.

Image One PR Wins Gold MarCom Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Brand Strategy
ROCKVILLE, MD - Image One PR has won a 2008 Gold MarCom Award for its “Excel Beyond the Bell” Brand Strategy created for the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families and its out-of-school time youth development initiative.

The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communications professionals. The competition is among the largest of its kind in the world with more than 5,000 entries annually. About 18 percent of the 2008 entries were Gold Winners.

Image One PR created a brand strategy and visual identity for the Montgomery County out-of-school time system, including a new name (Excel Beyond the Bell), tagline (Laugh, Learn, Achieve), logo, brand materials, vision/mission statements and messages.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR provides public relations, marketing, and graphic design services to a range of private and public-sector clients in the Baltimore, Washington, Virginia Metro region.

Image One PR Wins Silver Communicator Award for its Agency Marketing Brochure
ROCKVILLE, MD - Image One PR has won a 2008 Silver Communicator Award for its new marketing brochure.

The marketing and public relations firm was awarded one Award of Distinction for outstanding work in the business-to-business advertising category.

The Communicator Awards is an annual international competition that honors the work of media professionals that meet and exceed industry standards. For more information about these awards, visit www.communicator-awards.com.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides comprehensive public relations, marketing and graphic design services.

2008 Silver Aster Goes to Image One PR for Healthcare Brochure
ROCKVILLE, MD - Image One PR has won a 2008 Silver Aster Award for its marketing brochure highlighting Montgomery Emergency Physicians (MEP).

The 10th Anniversary brochure was entered in the Brochure Advertising category for the annual awards competition. The Aster Awards Program recognizes health care organizations and advertising agencies that strive for excellence in medical marketing. The 2008 Award winners were featured in Marketing Healthcare Today.

MEP treats more than 140,000 patients annually at three Maryland hospitals – Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown and Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown.

Image One PR worked closely with MEP staff to write and design the four-color brochure.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides comprehensive public relations, marketing and graphic design services.

Image One PR Selected to Promote Master Illusionist Shawn Anthony’s 2008 World Magic Tour
ROCKVILLE, MD - Master Illusionist Shawn Anthony has selected Image One PR to promote his 2008 World Magic Tour – MYSTIFIED – which kicks off at the Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, January 25-26.

Media services provided under the contract include media strategy, marketing, special events promotion, and outreach to print and broadcast media.

Called by many the post-modern Houdini, Anthony is a Baltimore native who has performed for more than 15 years, including stints at The Mirage and The Aladdin in Las Vegas. Anthony has delighted enthusiastic crowds in America, Japan, Paris, London, Berlin, Dublin and Monaco.

Several years in production, MYSTIFIED features a fine cast of theatrical talent and dancers and is themed as a journey into the human experience, discovering the many wonders of magic in all cultures. The show blends a spectacular mix of visionary magic, music, theater and classic traditionalism.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides strategic public relations, marketing, and graphic design services. For more information, visit www.imageonepr.com

Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families Taps Image One PR to Create Brand Identity
ROCKVILLE, MD - The Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. selects Image One PR to create a brand strategy and visual identity for the Positive Youth Development Out-of-School Time Initiative.

Communications services provided under the contract include brand design, logo and tagline creation, naming, and message development for the out-of-school initiative.

The Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, comprised of public and private agencies, faith-based organizations, families, elected officials, businesses and community advocates, assesses community needs, identifies priorities, targets resources and oversees delivery on initiatives, such as the Positive Youth Development Out-of-School Time Initiative.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides strategic public relations, marketing, and graphic design services. For more information, visit www.imageonepr.com

ICMA Taps Image One PR to Increase Awareness About the Value of Professional Local Government
ROCKVILLE, MD - The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has selected Image One PR to provide media relations services aimed at increasing awareness about the value of professional local government management.

Media services provided under the contract include developing a media strategy, special events promotion, and outreach to national, local, and trade media.

ICMA advances professional local government worldwide and provides member support; publications, data, and information; peer and results-oriented assistance; and training and professional development to nearly 9,000 city, town, and county experts and other individuals and organizations throughout the world. The management decisions made by ICMA’s members affect 185 million individuals living in thousands of communities, from small villages and towns to large metropolitan areas.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides strategic public relations, marketing, and graphic design services.

Image One PR Wins 2007 APEX Award in Annual Report Category
ROCKVILLE, MD - Image One PR recently received a 2007 APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the Annual Report Design and Layout Category.

Image One worked closely with Lutheran Services in America (LSA) in Baltimore to design the nonprofit organization’s 2006 annual report, “Together We Can”

LSA’s more than 300 health and human services organizations serve more than 6 million people each year in thousands of communities across America.

The 19th Annual APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. Nearly 5,000 entries were received for the 2007 national awards competition.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides strategic public relations, marketing, and graphic design services.

2007 Platinum Hermes Creative Award Presented to Image One PR
ROCKVILLE, MD - 2007 Platinum Hermes Creative Award was presented last week to Image One PR in the Annual Report Category.

Image One worked closely with Lutheran Services in America (LSA) in Baltimore to design the nonprofit organization’s 2006 annual report, “Together We Can”

LSA’s more than 300 health and human services organizations serve more than 6 million people each year in thousands of communities across America.

The Hermes Creative Awards which are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals recognize outstanding work in the communications industry. Entries are judged for their excellence, quality, creativity and resourcefulness. About 15 percent of the entries win a Platinum Award. More than 3,500 entries were submitted to this year’s international competition. For more about the awards, visit www.hermesawards.com

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides comprehensive public relations, marketing, and graphic design services.

Image One PR Receives Gold Aurora Award
ROCKVILLE, MD - Image One PR recently received a 2006 Gold Aurora Award for its role in developing a 10th anniversary video for Neighborhood Networks, a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiative.

The Aurora Awards is an international competition designed to recognize excellence in the film and video industries. The video was entered in the public relations and awareness category and received high marks for execution, content, and creativity. Image One PR teamed with Mind and Media, Inc. and Lockheed Martin to develop the video.

Founded in 2003, Image One PR is a full-service firm that provides comprehensive public relations, marketing, and graphic design services.