DIVISION 1: COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

The Communication Management division covers projects, programs and campaigns that are guided by a communication strategy. Entrants must demonstrate how their project applied a full range of planning and management skills, including research, analysis, strategy, tactical implementation and evaluation.

 

BEST OF THE BEST AWARD

Neuroscience Research Awareness Campaign

Western University
Strategic Communications


AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – WINNERS BY CATEGORY

Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication

Ivey Business School’s Women in Asset Management Program Launch

Ivey Business School at Western University
Ivey Marketing & Communications Team

 

Neuroscience Research Awareness Campaign

Western University
Strategic Communications

Media Relations

Exploring Orion Nebula with James Webb Space Telescope

Western University
Jeff Renaud


 

Division 4: Communication Skills

The communication skills division includes marketing and communication elements that showcase technical skills such as editing, writing, design and multimedia production. Entries in this division are generally tactical in nature. Entrants must demonstrate strategic alignment, the creative process and measurable results tied to objectives.

 

BEST OF THE BEST AWARD

International Peer Guide Program 30th Anniversary

Western University
Crystal Lamb, Kris Dundas, Nyren Mo


AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – WINNERS BY CATEGORY

Special and Experiential Events

Newsmakers Recognition Event

Western University
Media Relations Team

Digital Communication

International Peer Guide Program 30th Anniversary

Western University
Crystal Lamb, Kris Dundas, Nyren Mo


Audio/Visual

The DocTalks Podcast

St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Communication and Public Affairs

 

Building Blue Video

Bluewater Health
Keith Marnoch and Melissa Schilz


Social Media

Find it in London: ON TO Campaign

Tourism London

 

Lives of LHSC

London Health Sciences Centre
Avery Gillis

 

Ivey Business School’s 100th Anniversary – Social Media Campaign

Ivey Business School at Western University
Sarah Marshall


Writing

Western’s coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Western University
Keri Ferguson


Digital Communications

Annual Impact Digital Communication and Strategy

Western University
Cassandra Dowse


 

 

AWARDS OF MERIT – WINNERS BY CATEGORY

Special and Experiential Events

Long Service Awards – Staff Recognition

Bluewater Health
Keith Marnoch, Melissa Shilz and Kristina Vanek

 

 

Lawson Impact Awards 2022

Lawson Health Research Institute
Celine Zadorsky

 

Only in OEV Campaign and Libation District Passport Launch Event

Old East Village BIA

 


Digital Communication

Happy Holidays from Lawson: Seasons Greetings E-Card

Lawson Health Research Institute
Amanda Taccone


Social Media

Career Services for International Students

Western University
Nyren Mo

 

Goose Talks

University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University
Chandru Bhaheeratha, Olivia Griggs, Kurt Johnston, David Nguyen, Rebecca Rebeiro, Kush Varma

 

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATOR AWARD

2023 Recipient

Courtney Hance
Founder and Chief Creative Officer at The Branding Firm!


 

 

STUDENT AWARDS

2022 Western Continuing Studies Public Relations Student Award of Excellence

Amelia Lee
Western Continuing Studies Diploma in Public Relations Program

2023 Canada Life Student Award of Excellence

Aubrey Gail Mariano
Fanshawe College Public Relations – Corporate Communications Program

2023 Canada Life Leadership Award

William Pieta
Fanshawe College Public Relations – Corporate Communications Program

2022 The Marketing Department (TMD) Award for Academic Excellence in Graphic Design

Seanoha Finigan
Fanshawe College Graphic Design Advanced Diploma Program


View photos from the 2023 Virtuoso Awards Celebration.