Del Oro 2009
The Seventh Annual Del Oro Awards were held May 7, 2009 at The Bright Shawl.
Del Oro Awards for Individual Excellence
- Tex Taylor Lifetime Achievement: Monica Faulkenbery, APR, Northside Independent School District
- Public Relations Professional of the Year: Fran Stephenson, SeaWorld San Antonio
- Horizon: Abbey Forney, Urology San Antonio
La Plata Awards and Certificates of Merit, for Outstanding Public Relations Campaigns
Community Relations Category
La Plata Award Winners
- “It's Time to OwnUp, SA!” – OwnUp SA, Consortium of Partners
- Food 4 SA – Security Service Federal Credit Union Corporate Communications Team
Special Events and Observances Category
Certificates of Merit
- City-Toyota Green Clean-Up Project – City of San Antonio Communications and Public Affairs Department
- Oblate School of Theology Capital Campaign Press Event – Creative Civilization
La Plata Award Winners
- Long Campus Dedication & $25 Million Gift Event – UT Health Science Center: Jacquelyn Spruce Pfeiffer
- LULAC 79th Annual National Convention – Bromley Communications: Deborah Charnes Vallejo
- Texas Secretary of State Oath of Office Ceremony – Creative Civilization
- San Antonio Opera Presents Andrea Bocelli – Creative Civilization
- 6th Annual Shred Day – SACU: Paige Ramsey-Palmer, APR
- SeaWorld San Antonio's 20th Birthday Celebration – SeaWorld San Antonio: Robert Currie, vcYES
- Tony & Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night – Creative Civilization
- Steve Lake's 500th and Last College Visit – OLLU Marketing and Communications: Patty Constantin, Anne Gomez, Dan Yoxall, Priscilla Dominguez, Cathy Maule, Elizabeth Longoria, Sylvia Carrizales
Public Service/Public Affairs
Certificates of Merit
- American Cancer Society "Estamos Contigo" Campaign – Creative Civilization
- Plant a Tree' Campaign – CPS Energy: Mike Freberg, Vincent McDonald, Lynn Nowak
- “Putting a Price on Love: Free!” – WellMed Medical Group: Mike Ryan, Alicia Martinez
Marketing Consumer Products
Certificates of Merit
- ING Presents Juntos en Concierto – Creative Civilization
- “You're Invited to Jazz Up Your Healthcare!” – Community First Health Plans: Blake Prewitt
Crisis Communications
La Plata Award Winners
- "Our Lady Still Stands" - The May 6 Fire at Our Lady of the Lake University – OLLU Marketing and Communications: Dan Yoxall, Anne Gomez, Sylvia Carrizales, Patty Constantin, Elizabeth Longoria, Cathy Maule, Mary Parra
El Bronce Awards and Certificates of Merit, for Outstanding Public Relations Tactics
Newsletters
El Bronce Award Winner
- Energy Connection – CPS Energy: Samuel Taylor, Barbara Burris, Lisa Lewis, Lynn Nowak
Video Programs
Certificate of Merit
- TXDOT - Bob's Vacation – Creative Civilization
El Bronce Award Winners
- "Our Lady Still Stands" - The May 6 Fire at Our Lady of the Lake University – OLLU Marketing and Communications: Sylvia Carrizales
- Wave TV moves to YouTube – SeaWorld San Antonio: Robert Currie, vcYES
- Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss Tribute Video – OLLU Marketing and Communications: Cathy Maule, Sylvia Carrizales
Speeches
El Bronce Award Winners
- ING - NALEO Speech – Creative Civilization
- ACD Convocation Keynote Speech – UT Health Science Center: F. Cigarroa, M.D., B. Cigarroa, T. Luther
Feature Stories
Certificate of Merit
- Energy-Conscious Couple Saves a Bundle – CPS Energy: Samuel Taylor, Vincent McDonald, Scott Wudel
Editorials/Op-Ed
El Bronce Award Winner
- Op-Ed Column by Dr. Richard A. Middleton – North East ISD: Laura Calderon, Deborah Caldwell
Advertorials
El Bronce Award Winner
- Solo RFP – CPS Energy: Ed Flores, Lisa Lewis, Lynn Nowak, Bob McCullough
Creative Tactics
El Bronce Award Winner
- "The Mighty Mexican White Oak" – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Adriana Garcia
Interactive Communications
Certificates of Merit
- "Blessings" Our Lady of the Lake University Annual E-Appeal – OLLU Marketing and Communications: Cathy Maule, Mary Parra, Sylvia Carrizales
El Bronce Award Winner
- Shine On – The Gambrinus Co.: Stacey Williams, Greg Riedel
Magazines
Certificates of Merit
- Broadcaster – CPS Energy: Pam Maris, Vincent McDonald, Ed Flores, Barbara Burris, Frank Jimenez
Annual Reports
El Bronce Award Winners
- 2007-2008 Annual Report – CPS Energy: Corporate Communications
- "A Commitment to Share Life" – Texas Organ Sharing Alliance: Mela Perez
Brochures
Certificates of Merits
- 2008-2009 San Antonio Opera Season Brochure – Creative Civilization
- IMPACT - A Community Initiative – Creative Civilization
Special Purpose Publication
El Bronce Award Winner
- American Cancer Society "Estamos Contigo" Campaign Booklet – Creative Civilization
Media Kits
Certificates of Merit
- CPS Energy Advertising Nationally for "Sizzling Relationship" – CPS Energy: Ed Flores, Lisa Lewis, Lynn Nowak, Bob McCullough
- ING Presents Juntos en Concierto Media Kit – Creative Civilization
El Bronce Award Winner
- More U.S. Teeth Susceptible to Silent Enamel-Eating Syndrome – UT Health Science Center: Natalie Gutierrez
Direct Mail/Direct Response
Certificate of Merit
- Why settle for less? – aMAEzing LLC, Mae Escobar
El Bronce Award Winner
- Our Lady of the Lake University Road Piece – OLLU Marketing and Communications: Cathy Maule, Dan Yoxall
Video News Releases
Certificates of Merit
- ING Juntos en Concierto PSA – Creative Civilization
- American Cancer Society Estamos Contigo PSA Campaign – Creative Civilization
