The 2020 Virtuoso Award winners were recognized on September 17 at the Virtual Virtuoso Awards Celebration.
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
New Canvas of Life
Lashbrook Marketing & PR
Laurie Lashbrook, Tristan Joseph, Renée Pelland, Ryan McLarty, Sarah Humphrey
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – WINNERS BY CATEGORY
Internal Communication
Stronger Than You Know
London Police Service
Roxanne Beaubien
Media Relations
Announcing a new type of vaping-related lung injury
Lawson Health Research Institute
Robert DeLaet, Laura Goncalves
Profiling fecal transplants to treat melanoma
Lawson Health Research Institute
Robert DeLaet, Laura Goncalves
Community Relations
Vital Signs
London Community Foundation and sagecomm
Corporate Social Responsibility
Nature Fresh Farms Holiday Giveaway
Northern Commerce
Kate Coleman, Marika Tselonis, Jen Brennan, Sara Lindsay, Breann Glasier, Alex Nisavic, Brooke Bondy
Nonprofit Campaigns
New Canvas of Life
Lashbrook Marketing & PR
Laurie Lashbrook, Tristan Joseph, Renée Pelland, Ryan McLarty, Sarah Humphrey
AWARDS OF MERIT – WINNERS BY CATEGORY
Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication
#MyLifeHere
Libro Credit Union
Tina Van Loon, Emily Strybosch, Sarah Fergusson, Lyndsay Bigley, Mikala Crawford, Ala-Dean Naghmoush, Sarah Beyea, Katy Boychuk, Tenzing Communications
Customer Relations
DocTalks
St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Matthew Overall, Renee Sweeney
Community Relations
Gordie Howe International Bridge – Community Benefits Plan
Gordie Howe International Bridge project
Heather Grondin, Stephanie Campeau, Mark Butler, Katie Bosco, Tara Carson, Courtney Sweet
Engaging the Public in Developing an Integrated Community Master Plan
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
Diversity and Inclusion
London Newcomer Day
City of London
Jill Tansley, Emily Low, Amy Caron
Division 2: Communication Research
Entries in this division recognize the importance of research and measurement as a foundation for strategic communication work and a competency that is integral to success throughout the career of a communication professional. A clear understanding of why the research was needed demonstrates its strategic value to an organization.
AWARDS OF MERIT – WINNERS BY CATEGORY
Communication Research
Canadian university presidents as social media communicators
Jane Antoniak
Research Supervisor, Dr. Alexandre Sevigny, McMaster University, Master of Communications Management program
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
Cheyenne’s Story
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – WINNERS BY CATEGORY
Special and Experiential Events
International ACAC Conference
Western University
Kris Dundas, Carolyn Ford, Brady Parr, Betty Chang, Monica Escobar, Lise Laporte, Crystal Lamb, Wendy Murray, Holly Doty, Meaghan Holder, Michael Zaigh
London Health Research Day 2019
Lawson Health Research Institute & Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Robert DeLaet, Emilly Dubeau, Giovanni Foco, Laura Goncalves, Emily Leighton, Crystal Mackay, Jennifer Parraga, Natalie Wakabayashi, Alicia Baertsoen, Rachelle Provost
Audio/Visual
Pride London Festival 2019 Highlight Reel
MC Spirit Studios
Jason Plant, Ashley Palmer
Getting Ready to Welcome You, Mustangs! Video
Housing and Ancillary Services, Western University
Calista Powell, Lindsay Arnold, Lina Wang, Andronicus Wu
Cheyenne’s Story
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
Publications
The Fanshawe Annual 2019
Fanshawe College
Joanna Dales, Brandy Huxley, Dave Schwartz, Agata Lesnik, John Sing, Elaine Gamble, Courtney Ecker
Writing
Cool Place to Work
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
AWARDS OF MERIT – WINNERS BY CATEGORY
Special and Experiential Events
#LondonCAN Exchange Event
Entrepreneurship Support Network (ESN) Committee
London Economic Development Corporation, TechAlliance, City of London, Small Business Centre, Propel Entrepreneurship, Leap Junction, Pillar Nonprot Network, Societe Economique De L’Ontario, Futurpreneur
Bell Let’s Talk Day at King’s University College
Student Entry
King’s University College
Kylie Castle, Lourdes Hurtado, Zirda Kiki, Aysenur Ece Kurt, Spenser Henstock (Supervised by Chantal Quagliara and Jane Antoniak)
PIR Open House 2018
Lawson Health Research Institute
Laura Goncalves, Robert DeLaet
Audio/Visual
Bluewater Health Recruitment
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
Publications
Impact Western – Be Extraordinary Campaign Celebration Edition
Western University
Cory Habermehl, Scott Woods, Gulnara Shafikova, Terry Rice
The Page: Special Accreditation Issue
London Health Sciences Centre
Marek Kubow
Achievements Report
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Jennifer Parraga, Emily Leighton, Crystal Mackay, Giovanni Foco
Bluewater Health Annual Report
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
Writing
Culture of Kindness – Canadian Nursing Journal
Bluewater Health
Julia Oosterman, Birgit Lacey, Kristina Vanek
OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATOR AWARD
2020 Recipient
Julia Oosterman
Chief, Communications & Public Affairs, Bluewater Health
Finalists
Mike Donachie
Communications Manager, Libro Credit Union
COMMUNICATIONS CHAMPION AWARD
2020 Recipient
Mike Lapaine
President & CEO, Bluewater Health
Finalists
Lynn Logan
Vice-President (Operations & Finance), Western University
Daryl Longworth
Chief of Police, Woodstock Police Service
STUDENT AWARDS
2020 Western Continuing Studies Public Relations Student Award of Excellence
Cynthia Yi
Western Continuing Studies Diploma in Public Relations Program
2020 Canada Life Student Award of Excellence
Lauren Nanne
Fanshawe College Public Relations – Corporate Communications Program
2020 Canada Life Leadership Award
Lauren Nanne
Fanshawe College Public Relations – Corporate Communications Program
2020 The Marketing Department (TMD) Award for Academic Excellence in Graphic Design
Carlie Vanderwerff
Fanshawe College Graphic Design Advanced Diploma Program