Over the past few years, the City’s Communications Department has launched a new City brand, 12 sub brands and a new external website, along with streamlining social media and completing several other key projects. The work has been recognized across the state and country with several awards.
Earned Awards
Digital Communications
- 2024 North Carolina City and County Communications (NC3C): First Place – The Loop - Digital Employee Newsletter category
- 2024 National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC): The Loop - Digital E-Newsletter category
- 2022 NAGC Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards - Award of Excellence, Digital - Website
- 2021 Granicus Digital Government Award - City/County Website of the Year category
- 2021 City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy awards Silver Circle Award - Digital Interactive - Overall Website (population 44,000 and Up) category
- 2020 Webby Awards honoree
- 2020 Communicator Award
Branding and Design
- 2024 NC3C: First Place – Arts Block Gallery Guide - Brochure category
- 2024 NAGC: Affordable Housing 101 Brochure - Print-Brochure category
- 2022 NAGC Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards - first place, Graphics - Brand Identity
- 2021 3CMA Savvy Awards - Award of Excellence - Marketing and Tools - Branding (81,000 and Up) category
- 2021 N.C. City & County Communicators (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Award, second place - Branding/logo category
- 2021 N.C. Association of Government Information Officers (NCAIGO) - first place, Graphics category
Writing
- 2021 N.C. Association of Government Information Officers (NCAGIO) - third place, Writing ("Wired Wednesdays" piece on Digital Connectors)
Video
- 2024 NC3C: First Place – Commute Smarter, Not Harder: Be a Bus Expert - Video - Public Service Announcement category
- 2024 NC3C: Second Place – This is What I Do Series -Video - Regular Programming category
- 2024 NAGC: Homeowner Rehab and Repair Programs - Video - Public Service Announcement Short category
- 2021 N.C. City & County Communicators (NC3C) “Roots of Hope: Rediscovering the Legacy John Hunter,” second place in the video awards category “Special Programming”
Accurate information, when and where you want it.
We are always working to make City news and information easier to access, find and share. Our goal is to reach you when and where you prefer - whether it’s on social media, through email, at an event or on the website.
The Communications Department strives to continue to bring quality communications to all audiences.