Celebrating Communications Excellence In Vaughan

Publicnow.com
Feb. 14, 2024

The City of Vaughan's Communications, Marketing and Engagement department is once again being recognized for their excellence in this field with several MarCom Awards!

The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievements by marketing and communication professionals from more than 25 countries. The City's Communications, Marketing and Engagement department received five MarCom Awards and two Honourable Mentions in 2023. This is the fifth consecutive year the team has been recognized by this organization.

The department won two Platinum awards, the highest honour, for:

• the City's 2022 Municipal Election Communications Plan in the Strategic Communications -Communications/Public Relations - Communication Plan category.
• the Increasing Youth Engagement: A Youth-led Investigation into Barriers and Opportunities in the Strategic Communications - Communications/Public Relations - Research/Study category.

In addition, three Gold awards were received for:

• the 2023 Waste Collection Schedule in the Creativity - Design - Calendar category.
• the 2022/2023 Winter Maintenance Communications Plan in the Strategic Communications - Communications/Public Relations - Communication Plan category.
• Vaughan's 2022 National Public Works Week Social Media Campaign in the Strategic Communications - Communications/Public Relations - Social Media Campaign category.

There were also two Honourable Mentions for:

• the Woodbridge Avenue Open for Business Campaign in the Strategic Communications - Communications/Public Relations - Communication Program category.
• the Internal Audit Thought-Leadership Editorial Internalaudit360.com in the Creativity - Writing - Editorial category.

Each year, the MarCom Awards competition receives more than 6,500 print and digital entries. Judges look for organizations and individuals with talent that exceed a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark in the industry.

Vaughan's Communications, Marketing and Engagement department, based in the Office of Communications and Economic Development, employs various communications methods to keep the community in the know, including daily media products, proactive media outreach, eNewsletters, social media, website content, mailers, signage and much more. That is in addition to extensive internal communications efforts for staff. Along with keeping Vaughan residents informed and engaged, the department uses compelling visuals and strategic storytelling to keep the community informed.

QUOTES

"Once again, the City of Vaughan's Communications, Marketing and Engagement department has been recognized by the MarCom Awards with five wins and two honourable mentions. The MarCom Awards honour excellence in marketing and communication while highlighting the creativity, hard work and generosity of industry professionals, which describes this team perfectly. Every single day, they provide robust communications to local residents about our many city-building initiatives, deliver vital information to residents on matters of public safety and offer support to departments throughout the corporation. I want to extend my sincerest thanks to each and every member of this team for their continued, and award-winning, commitment to delivering Service Excellence."
- Mayor Steven Del Duca

"The City's Communications, Marketing and Engagement department continues to demonstrate exceptional commitment to providing residents, businesses and Council with information that delivers extraordinary customer service, enhances the citizen experience and provides opportunities for engagement. Regardless of the subject matter, the team delivers accurate and easy-to-understand communications about the City's programs and services. This well-deserved recognition by the 2023 MarCom Awards underscores not only how focused the team is on providing Service Excellence, but also the dedication of the communications professionals we employ."
- Nick Spensieri, City Manager

"The collaboration between Vaughan's Public Works portfolio and the Communications, Marketing and Engagement department continues to set the bar high on what it means to deliver Service Excellence. These MarCom Awards demonstrate what can be achieved when dedicated, innovative and creative individuals work together to ensure our residents have the information they need on the services they rely on each day. When teams come together from across an organization and leverage their strengths, it fosters a positive work environment and drives success. On behalf of the entire Public Works portfolio, I want to extend my congratulations on this well-earned recognition."
- Zoran Postic, Deputy City Manager, Public Works

"I am proud to congratulate the Communications, Marketing and Engagement team for their exceptional achievements in 2023, which have received international recognition through the MarCom Awards. The team has once again proven their commitment and passion for delivering daily communications that are timely, informative and innovative. This recognition highlights the team's unwavering dedication to setting new standards in Service Excellence through every message that is shared with Vaughan."
- Jennifer Ormston, Director of Communications, Marketing and Engagement

QUICK FACTS

• The City's Communications, Marketing and Engagement department received five MarCom Awards and two Honourable Mentions in 2023.
• The department supports media and external communications, departmental and internal communications, community and stakeholder engagement and marketing, creative and production services.
• The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievements by marketing and communication professionals from more than 25 countries.
• Each year, the MarCom Awards competition receives more than 6,500 print and digital entries. Judges look for organizations and individuals with talent that exceed a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark in the industry.