2024 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 <$4M  YMCA Latin America and Caribbean - Eleva campaign to improve mental health conversations across seven countries
           Website      Podcast      Blog

Budget $11-25M    YMCA of Oakville - Ignite the Light
           Overview      Landing Page     Stories      Video

Budget $50+M    YMCA of Greater Rochester - Because of You
           Video      Annual Report     Dicuts     A Frames

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 the Virginia Peninsulas - Because of You
          Poster 1     Poster 2      Poster 3      Banner      Flyer     Video - Marilyn'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 Greater Boston - Demanding Equity for All
          Website    1 of a Video Series       Social Media Image 1    Image 2            

PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNICATIONS CHAMPION
Recognizes YMCAs for a clear and creative strategic approach to the development of communications fundraising campaign and tools.
Budget $5-10M     Glacial Community YMCA - Combined Annual & Capital Campaign
          Annual and Capital Campaign Brochure      Inner Circle Family insert       Volunteer Guide

Budget $11-25M   YMCA of Northeastern Ontario - Fill the Bus
           Website      Sponsor Package     Facebook Post      Pledge Form

Budget $50+M     YMCA of Greater Boston - Stability, Belonging & Opportunity for All
          Annual Report     Donors Page     Booklet     Video

EXCELLENCE IN STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
Recognizes a group of YMCAs (3 or more) who come together to share assets and resources for a common strategic campaign or communication design. Only one award is given in this category.

YMCA of Calgary | YMCA BC | YMCA of Southeastern Ontario | YMCA of Hamiliton Burlington Brantford
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario | The YMCAs of Québec - JOY Campaign
          JOY Teaser Video          JOY Video      Communication Pieces     Internal Communication