Awards recognize remarkable achievements of associations in communications and engagement
(Alexandria, VA) December 7, 2023—OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing and Communications, Inc., publisher of The Association 100 (A100), today announced the inaugural winners of the 2023 A100 CommImpact Awards. The A100 CommImpact Awards are a prestigious program dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of associations in the world of communications and engagement. The awards were presented today at a virtual awards ceremony.
The A100 recognized associations in seven key categories—Advocacy Excellence, Best Media Relations Campaign, Innovative Content Strategy, Thought Leadership and Research, Effective Member Engagement Initiative, Event Promotion and Leadership in Public Awareness Campaign, and received submissions from across the U.S. and Canada.
“In the dynamic landscape of communications, associations stand out as trailblazers, shaping conversations and driving meaningful engagement,” said Colleen Gallagher, president and CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd. “The A100 CommImpact Awards shine a spotlight on those who have excelled, inspiring others to elevate their strategies. Today, we celebrate not just the winners, but the collective spirit of innovation and impact within the association community.”
The 2023 A100 CommImpact Award winners are:
Advocacy Excellence Award: The Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild
For their remarkable 14-year campaign, which advocated for small businesses, influenced legislation and protected the growth of their entire industry.
Best Media Relations Campaign: NAFA Fleet Management Association
For developing an outstanding media outreach strategy, enhancing exposure and fostering industry connections.
Innovative Content Strategy: American Society for Nondestructive Testing
For being true pioneers in content creation and enhancing engagement across diverse formats.
Thought Leadership and Research: ANCOR
For their groundbreaking initiative, which addressed workforce challenges, impacted policy discussions and drove systemic change.
Effective Member Engagement: American Hotel & Lodging Association
For their work behind National Hotel Employee Day, which fostered appreciation and engagement across the hospitality industry.
Event Promotion Excellence: NAIOP Toronto Chapter
For putting on a stellar, sold-out Awards Gala, which showcased their strategic marketing capabilities.
Leadership in Public Awareness Campaign: Tennessee Concrete Association
For their innovative marketing campaign, which bridged the gap between the education and concrete industries and industry connections.
The efforts of this year’s awards winners highlight the outstanding efforts and initiatives of associations that have leveraged effective communication strategies to make a meaningful impact on their members, communities and society at large. All award winners will be profiled in January 2024 issues of The Association 100.
About A100 CommImpact Awards: The A100 CommImpact Awards are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of associations in the world of communications and engagement. These awards aim to highlight and honor the outstanding efforts and initiatives of associations that have leveraged effective communication strategies to make a meaningful impact on their members, communities, and society at large.
About OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing and Communications
OnWrd & UpWrd is a women-owned public relations and communications firm specialized in associations and nonprofits that helps clients break through the clutter to tell their story, engage their audience and elevate their brand. We will help clients move onward and upward. We are thoughtful, agile, strategic, socially conscious, highly skilled and data-driven. We care. We listen. We plan. We strategize. We create. We execute. We Do the Work.
OnWrd & UpWrd is also the publisher of The Association 100, a bi-monthly publication distributed to more than 25,000 association professionals across the country, focused on the latest trends, challenges and opportunities facing today’s associations.
