Clairemont Communications Sweeps InSpire Awards with 18 Wins for Excellence in Public Relations

— Raleigh PR Agency Recognized Amongst Best in State by the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America —

Raleigh, N.C. – May 14, 2013 – Clairemont Communications, a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm, won 18 InSpire Awards – a record number for the Raleigh-based agency and the most given to any organization – at the 2013 InSpire Awards hosted by the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

“There’s nothing more satisfying than having our successful client campaigns recognized as examples of exceptional quality by our PR industry peers,” said Dana Hughens, chief executive officer, Clairemont Communications. “Bringing home more Best in Category Awards this year is an extra thrill!”

Modeled after PRSA’s Bronze and Silver Anvil Awards, the InSpire Awards and are open to all public relations, communications and marketing organizations and professionals in the state. Members of the Portland Metro Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America judged this year’s entries. Clairemont won the following:

Bronze Awards:

• Best in Category and Awards of Excellence:
  • Media Relations – Triangle Family Services’ 10^th Annual Gingerbread Benefit
  • Social Media – Thomasville
  • Creative Tactics – Railinc
  • Press/Media Kits – Triangle Family Services’ 10^th Annual Gingerbread Benefit

• Award of Excellence:
  • Media Relations – Newland

• Honorable Mentions:
  • Social Media – Briar Chapel’s Best Buddy Contest
  • Research/Evaluation – Briar Chapel’s Best Buddy Contest

Silver Awards:

• Best in Category and Awards of Excellence:
  • Community Relations – Briar Chapel’s Best Buddy Contest
  • Events/Observances – Triangle Family Services’ 10^th Annual Gingerbread Benefit
  • Internal/Employee Communications – Railinc

• Honorable Mention:
  • Integrated Communications – Briar Chapel

“We chose to work with Clairemont Communications based on the agency’s track record for producing results-driven, creative campaigns that integrate various communications disciplines,” said Patrick O’Neil, director of corporate communications, Railinc. “Because of this, we are proud that our work together received Awards of Excellence and Best in Category designations in the Creative Tactics and Internal Communications categories.”

Clairemont Communications devises communications strategies that utilize traditional communications and social media to help clients achieve business objectives and improve the bottom line by influencing purchases, persuading stakeholders and influencers, and defining brands. Clarity in vision + the promise of monumental results = Clairemont Communications.

Photo Credits: Ashley McCray Photography (Thank you Ashley for also sponsoring NCPRSA InSpire Awards!)