Chernoff Newman Receives Five Awards at 2009 SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 4, 2009
COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2009 – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm, received five awards at the 2009 South Carolina Public Relations Society Mercury Awards, a statewide annual banquet recognizing outstanding public relations campaigns and tactics.
“We are honored to be recognized by our industry peers for the public relations campaigns and tactics we implement on behalf of each of our clients,” said Lee Bussell, chairman and CEO of Chernoff Newman. “These awards are a true testament to our dedication and continuous goal of employing impactful and powerful influential communications.”
Chernoff Newman received two Mercury Awards, which recognize public relations programs and campaigns:
- South Carolina State Election Commission, Campus Crawl
- Palmetto Health Hospital, Palmetto Health Weight Management Center
The agency also received three Silver Wing Awards, which recognize outstanding public relations tactics:
- South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Wal-Mart Certified SC Grown
- South Carolina State Election Commission, Election Commission Media Coverage
- South Carolina State Election Commission, VOTE poster
Chernoff Newman COO David Campbell was also the recipient of the Community Spirit Award, given for noted dedication to community service and involvement.
About Chernoff Newman
Recognized as one of the top firms in the Southeast, Chernoff Newman is a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm with offices in Columbia, Pawleys Island, Charleston, S.C. and Orlando, Fla. Through a client-focused approach, Chernoff Newman consistently develops and implements successful communications efforts for a variety of clients, including leaders in banking, education, energy, food services, health care, technology, tourism and more. For more information, visit www.chernoffnewman.com.
