County Sets Record with Six Statewide Awards for Outstanding Public Relations

 Leon County Government has been honored with six Awards of Distinction for outstanding public relations from the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). This marks the most statewide awards received from FPRA in the County’s history. Honoring top communications teams in the region, FPRA’s Annual Golden Image Awards exemplifies public relations excellence in the state of Florida.
 
"The award-winning projects of 2024 underscore the unwavering commitment of Leon County government to deliver timely, relevant, and engaging communication to all of the citizens we serve,” said Leon County Commission Chair Carolyn D. Cummings. “The communication efforts of our County continue to exceed expectations, and to reach citizens in innovative and impactful ways.”
 
Out of many entries submitted from public relations agencies and teams across the state, Leon County earned Awards of Distinction for the following projects:

• 2023 Annual Report, in the category of Annual Report under the Collateral of Public Relations division.
• “Leading the Way” Leon County History Kiosk, in the category of Other under the Digital Tools of Public Relations division.
• 2023 Leon Works Expo, in the category of Special Events under the Public Relations Programs division.
• Leon County Courier Summer 2023 Edition, in the category of Magazine under the Collateral of Public Relations division.
• Library Lecture Series: Rhythms of Panama, in the category of Special Events under the Public Relations Programs division.
• 20 Years of Exceptional Emergency Medical Services, in the category of Video–Institutional under the Digital Tools of Public Relations division.

“Leon County is dedicated to working alongside residents to deliver exceptional essential services,” said Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long. “Our collaborative approach to co-creating our community hinges on highly effective communication between the County and those we serve. Our Community and Media Relations team consistently finds new ways to gather feedback, promote transparency, and connect citizens to our many County programs.”
 
Leon County Community and Media Relations (CMR) prepares and disseminates Leon County news and information via news releases, notices and other publications, and manages news conferences and events. CMR meets the changing needs of the community through proactive communications across multiple platforms including mass communications, graphic design, special events, social media and so much more.
 
“Our communications team excels in connecting citizens with County services that transform lives and shape our community,” said Kianna Gilley, Leon County Public Information and Communications Manager. “From sharing 200 years of the County’s history in honor of the bicentennial to providing a comprehensive year in review of the County’s achievements, these awards recognize the hard work our team does every day.”
 
The Florida Public Relations Association is the oldest public relations organization in the United States. Members represent a variety of different organizations including private and public corporations, government entities, not-for-profits, counseling firms and independent practitioners. As a statewide association, FPRA boasts nearly 1,200 professional and student members, all which make up the 16 professional and 12 student chapters. The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.
 
For more information, contact Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.

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