Rockwall Chamber recognized for media and communications excellence

TCCE Pic — Monique Cooper, Dorothy Spradlin and President Dana Macalik attending TCCE's 2016 Excellence Awards.

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) Local Chambers from across the state of Texas gathered Monday, June 20, 2016 for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Annual Excellence Awards. The awards honor organizations for exceptional efforts in marketing, communications and media outreach. Awards are judged in seven categories: Outstanding Chamber Map, Outstanding Brochure, Outstanding Magazine or Directory, Excellence in Print or Electronic Newsletter, Outstanding Chamber Website, Excellence in Social Media Marketing and Communications, and Outstanding Marketing Campaign.

In the categories of:

Marketing Campaigns– For the Chamber’s Branding Campaign

Marketing Brochures– For the Chamber’s Women Initiative Conference “What’s Your Super Power?”

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce was honored as the best in Texas winning (2) first place awards.

In the categories of:

Social Media Campaigns– For the support and creative strategies supporting the Annual Yee-Haw Banquet—Online Voting Recognizing Award Winners

Newsletters/Weekly On-Line Communication Campaigns– “Chamber to Partner” and “Partner To Partner” weekly and monthly communications

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce was honored with winning (2) second place awards.

“Chambers of Commerce are the voice of business and quite often the communities they serve,” said Aaron Cox of TCCE. “This highly competitive process demonstrates how these organizations fulfill this task with excellence daily, often with little or no accolades. This award demonstrates the exceptional work carried out by Rockwall Area of Chamber of Commerce and provides them well deserved recognition.”

The overall competition had more than 200 entries from which the best were judged by panels of experts. “This prestigious honor is cause for the staff, members and community to celebrate,” said Eddie McBride, 2016 TCCE Board Chairman and President/CEO of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. “This type of recognition is indicative of the great work, creativity and innovation that exists in these chambers, Congratulations to all!”

Submitted by Darby Burkey, Member Engagement, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.

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