IABC NL Announces 2021 Pinnacle Award Recipients, Recognizes Communications Excellence

June 25, 2021

The International Association of Business Communicators Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter (IABC NL) celebrated excellence in the field of communications this week with the announcement of the recipients of the 2021 Pinnacle Awards. 

“There is a wealth of marketing and communications professionals here in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Karyn Whelan, Vice President of IABC NL. “I thank everyone who submitted their work for consideration in this year’s Pinnacle Awards and congratulate all the winners who are shining examples of excellence in their field.”

The Pinnacle Award of Excellence for Organizational Leader was presented to Assistant Commissioner Ches Parsons, Commanding Officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Newfoundland and Labrador (RCMP NL). This prestigious award recognizes an individual who is not an IABC member nor a communications professional, but has demonstrated leadership, vision and commitment to communications excellence.  

Thirteen Pinnacle awards were presented in a variety of categories to professionals in both public and private sector organizations in the province, including the Pinnacle Award for Volunteer of the Year. This year’s recipient is Jessica Fisher, Communications Advisor with Fortis Inc., who was recognized for her contributions to IABC NL professional development offerings and her support for the chapter and membership. There were also nine student awards presented to those in enrolled in post-secondary marketing and communications programs.  A full list of award recipients is included in the attached Backgrounder.

IABC NL thanks its Pinnacle Awards sponsors, College of the North Atlantic and Fortis Inc., for their ongoing support. 

The International Association of Business Communicators is an international network of communications professionals with the goal to promote excellence in communications by offering opportunities for networking, expanding knowledge, and ensuring quality through ethical practices and certification.

Further information on the IABC NL Pinnacle Awards can be found here: https://iabcnl.com/iabc-awards/.

Media Contact:

Dana Hawco
Director, Communications, IABC Nl
iabcnl@gmail.com

 

BACKGROUNDER: 2021 IABC NL Pinnacle Award Recipients

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Organizational Leader
Ches Parsons
Assistant Commissioner, RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Advertising Campaigns
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
‘It’s Simple’ Green Depot Video

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Marketing & Advertising Sales Vehicle
MMSB Make it Count Campaign

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Special Events External
Royal Canadian Mounted Police NL
Project Barbarian News Conference

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Social Media ProgramsRoyal Canadian Mounted Police NL
#SomeoneIsWaitingforYou Phase Two

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Digital Communication Channels
College of the North Atlantic
2020 Graduation Microsite

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Audio Visual
College of the North Atlantic
2020 Graduation Videos

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Special Events InternalCollege of the North Atlantic2020 Virt
ual Graduation 

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Special Events External
College of the North Atlantic
2020 Virtual Graduation 

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Publications
m5 Marketing Communications & Fortis Inc.|
Fortis Sustainability Report 2020

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Corporate Social Responsibility
m5 Marketing Communications & Mowi Canada East
Mowi Corporate Reputation Campaign

2021 PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
External Communications Research
m5 Marketing Communications & NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco
Alliance for the Control of Tobacco Youth Vaping Research

2021 IABC NL PINNACLE AWARD
Volunteer of the Year
Jessica Fisher

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Tony Kennedy
Academy Canada
Pixel Parlour

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Shan Pomeroy
College of the North AtlanticSilver Li
nings Wordmark Design

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Amy Brenton
College of the North Atlantic
The Raven

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Hilary Cooper
College of the North Atlantic
Brewery Brand Identity

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Shan Pomeroy
College of the North Atlantic
The Pursuit of Knowledge: An Unfunny Tragic Comedy

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Jessica Roche
College of the North Atlantic
Apex Magazine

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Kevin Rogers-Sparkes
College of the North Atlantic
Privacy UI Design

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Amy Brenton
College of the North Atlantic
Downtown Comics Watermark

2021 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARD OF MERIT
Mayara Rosa Baiao
College of the North Atlantic
Bloom Brewing