Methodist Healthcare Ministries wins platinum recognition in 2016 MarCom Awards
Video campaign places in international awards competition
MarCom Awards has announced winners in the 2016 creative competition for marketing and communication professionals concluding judging of six thousand plus entries from throughout the world. Methodist Healthcare Ministries is proud to be recognized as a platinum winner in the category of video/audio campaign for its 'Thank you' series. The video series, produced by Methodist Healthcare Ministries' communications department, highlighted a sequence of partners and patients as part of a broadcast and digital campaign.
Two additional entries placed in the renowned competition:
- 'Body, mind, and spirit: A community approach to health care' placed Gold in the video/audio category (program overview)
- 'It's tough' placed Gold in the video/audio category (single spot)
Being a Platinum or Gold winner is a tremendous achievement symbolized by the intricately detailed MarCom statuette created by the Society Awards, a high-end design, and manufacturing firm that recently updated the Golden Globe, Clio, MTV and Academy of Country Music awards. The MarCom graces the trophy cases of some of the top businesses and communications firms in the world.
"The MarCom recognition solidifies Methodist Healthcare Ministries' commitment to preserving its public image as a caring and compassionate organization. Joining the elite group of MarCom winners places Methodist Healthcare Ministries at top ranking alongside industry professionals across the globe. I couldn't be more proud of this achievement, and am honored to increase Methodist Healthcare Ministries' visibility among a new group of professionals," explains Jessica C. Munoz, director of communications at Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
Historically, about 15 percent of entries won the top award (Platinum) and approximately 20 percent the Gold award.
MarCom Awards recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
Winners are selected from over 300 categories in Print, Web, Video and Strategic Communications. A list of Platinum and Gold Winners can be found on the MarCom Awards website at www.marcomawards.com.
MarCom is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious creative competitions in the world. MarCom is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), a 22-year-old international organization consisting of several thousand creative professionals. As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service and community organizations. Over the past few years, AMCP has given over $200,000 in charitable contributions.