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2023 Communications Contest Award Winners

Congratulations to these communications contest awardees!

BEST OVERALL CAMPAIGN EXCELLENCE

Recognizes one Y in each budget category for developing the best overall strategic campaign in its class. 
Budget $5-10M  Eugene Family YMCA
          Capital Campaign brochure     Executive Summary     Letter     Newsletter     

Budget $26-50M    YMCA of South Hampton Roads
          Appeal flyer     Email     Membership flyer     Video - How to sign up for a free membership

Budget $50+M    YMCA of Greater Houston

          Annual Report     Impact Report  Video - Not a Place. A Purpose     Video - Path with a Purpose


SMALL BUDGET STAR
Recognizes YMCAs that have developed a multi-faceted communications campaign designed to inform, educate, or persuade specific audiences about the Y’s cause, impact or an initiative while spending $5,000 or less on their campaign.

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
          Webpage     Poster     Letter     Video - Everyone has a Story-Help Us Tell the Next One
          Video - Lorna's Story     Video - Midya's Story
 

COMMUNICATIONS CHAMPION FOR INCLUSION
Recognizes a Y that has demonstrated its commitment to welcoming and serving all people within a philanthropic campaign. It should be clear that elevating the commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion was a focal point of communications pieces.
YMCA of San Diego County
         
Website     Poster     Eblast     Video - Rooted in Community     Video - Movie Reel


PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNICATIONS CHAMPION
Recognizes YMCAs for a clear and creative strategic approach to the development of communications fundraising campaign and tools.
YMCA of Simcoe-Muskoka
         
Website     Staff Brief     Annual Report     Newsletter


CAUSE COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR 
Recognizes efforts by a YMCA leader to inform, educate and engage his or her team, volunteers, donors and/or community. Clearly articulates a vision that inspires and motivates others to positive action. Requires real strategy. 
YMCA Bogotá y Cundinamarca
         
Social Media     Communications Strategy     Video     Music Video