NEW ORLEANS – The Port Of New Orleans will receive 5 communications awards from The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the America.
Winning entrants in AAPA’s 48th annual Communications Awards Program will be recognized at a Wednesday, November 4, 2015, awards luncheon in conjunction with AAPA’s 104th Annual Convention and Expo in Miami, which runs November 2 – 4.
AAPA will recognize a total of 25 seaports for exemplary communications projects and programs.
“When port authorities communicate strategically with their many audiences, including their communities, business leaders and policymakers, they’re better able to show their tremendous value as drivers of economic development, environmental enhancement and job creation,” said Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO. “This competition helps our member ports by rewarding effective communications and highlighting best practices and lessons learned.”
Based on the number of points awarded each entry by the judges, 24 submissions from 12 ports earned an Award of Excellence, while 32 submissions from 11 ports scored an Award of Distinction and 40 submissions from 16 ports received an Award of Merit.
The Port of New Orleans’s winning entries included:
Award of Excellence – Periodicals: Port Record Magazine – The Official Magazine of the Port of New Orleans.
Award of Excellence – Special Events: Port of New Orleans Maritime Workforce Summit.
Award of Distinction – Special Events: Port of New Orleans French Quarter Fest Booth.
Award of Merit – Advertisements: “Our Connections Run Deep” Ad Campaign.
Award of Merit – Directories: The Official Directory of the Port of New Orleans.
