PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2, 2004 – The Philadelphia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) awarded FCF Schmidt the region’s top honor in public relations, the coveted “Best of Show,” at the 36th Annual Pepperpot & Achievement Awards.
List of 2004 Award Winners
Held at the Four Season’s hotel on Wednesday, Dec. 1, the Pepperpot Gala is the Philadelphia area’s premiere public relations event, bringing together more than 300 PR professionals. A highlight of the evening, Larry Kane delivered the keynote address.
Also marking the night, PRSA Philadelphia’s 2005 Board of Directors was announced. For the first time in the chapter’s history, a vast majority of board members will be serving second terms in their positions, including President Scott Tattar.
“Philadelphia PRSA is healthier than ever,” says Tattar. “With a membership of more than 450, our chapter has a large pool of public relations talent, and the programs represented at this year’s awards reflect and celebrate these professionals’ work.”
FCF Schmidt received the “Best of Show” honor for its campaign “Towering Termite Tour for Termidor.” Cementing its place as the evening’s big winner, the agency won seven additional “’Pots.”
Star-Rosen took home five Pepperpots, emerging as the night’s second biggest winner. Other multiple first-place winners were Tattar Richards-DBC, University of Pennsylvania and Comcast, all with two awards each.
A total of 189 entries were judged.
Event chair Dana King thanked the many volunteers and sponsors that made the event possible.
“Each year, this event gets bigger and better,” says King. “I am grateful to everyone who contributed their time and talent to this night.”
Vox Medica created the event’s theme, “Hit the Jackpot at the Pepperpots,” and designed and developed the promotional pieces. Other sponsors included Business Wire, Gary Horn Photography, Central Lewmar, POMCO and MultiVu.
About PRSA Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is a vital resource for communications professionals throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. One of the largest PRSA chapters in the country, it offers its more than 450 members a variety of services including professional development, mentoring, networking, the region’s preeminent communications job bank, and an opportunity to earn professional accreditation through the APR exam, PR’s highest professional designation. The chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2002 - 2003.
List of 2004 Award Winners
2004 Second Place Winners
Meritorious Winners
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