Sterling Heights Community Relations Staff Win Prestigious Awards for Communication Excellence
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~ Sterling Heights Community Relations Department has recently been recognized for their outstanding communication efforts, receiving multiple regional and national awards. The department's dedication to creativity and teamwork has made a significant impact, showcasing the organization's commitment to excellence.

One of the notable achievements was receiving two honorable mentions from the National PR News Platinum Awards in the categories of Community Engagement and Visual Storytelling Campaign. This recognition was for their work on the "Look No Further" campaign, which aimed to bring attention to the experiences and perspectives of Sterling Heights citizens. The campaign successfully highlighted the city's rich cultural, historical, and innovative destinations. Samples of this award-winning campaign can be viewed on their website.

In addition, Sterling Heights Broadcast Services Coordinator Dan Rizek received a national Hometown Media Award in the category of Audio Programming for his podcast "Talk'n the Beat." This award was shared with Sterling Heights Police Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates from the Community Services Bureau for their role in hosting the podcast. The podcast can be streamed on various platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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The department's Marketing and Communications Manager Marissa Russo was also recognized as Young Professional of the Year by mParks, an organization that serves as a voice for Michigan's parks and recreation community. This prestigious award acknowledges emerging leaders in the field for their exceptional contributions to their agency, community, and profession statewide. Russo will receive this award at mParks' annual conference on March 5.

Furthermore, Broadcat Services Specialist Bob Sergott brought home three regional awards from the Philo Awards. These include The George C. Stoney Community Activism Award for "Legally Speaking: Food Insecurity," a Philo T. Farnsworth Award in Performing Arts - Professional Category for "Sterlingfest: Steven Adler" video, and a Philo T. Farnsworth Award in Comedy/Humor - Professional Category for "On Scene" web series' "Float Institute" episode. This work can be viewed on their website.

Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor expressed his pride in the Community Relations Department, stating, "I'm incredibly proud of our Community Relations Department for their dedication, creativity, and excellence in communication. Winning numerous local, regional, and national awards reinforces Sterling Heights' position as a leader in public communication across the nation." He also commended the department for their commitment to innovation and transparency.

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Community Relations Director Melanie Davis also shared her thoughts on the awards, saying, "While we celebrate these awards, I also want to highlight the work that our team does is about celebrating the stories that matter, the voices we amplify and the audiences we connect with every day." She emphasized the department's belief in the power of storytelling to inspire, inform, and transform.

The success of Sterling Heights Community Relations Department is a testament to their hard work and dedication to effectively communicate with their community. Their efforts have not only been recognized but have also made a significant impact on promoting Sterling Heights as a leader in public communication.

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