IABC/Houston Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Executive Communicator of the Year Award.HOUSTON -- The Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a leading association for public relations professionals. IABC has about 14,000 members in more than 100 chapters in 70 countries. Its headquarters are located in San Francisco, California, United States. (IABC/Houston) is seeking nominations for its 8th annual IABC IABC International Association of Business Communicators IABC Indo-Americans for Better Community Executive Communicator of the Year Award, which recognizes a top-level business or organizational leader who displays understanding and active support of communication. Awards Chair Ginger Bertrand, president of Bertrand Communications, Inc., encouraged companies and organizations to nominate their executive communicators for consideration in this category. "This award focuses on those in leadership roles who positively impact their organizations through effective communication," she said. Bertrand noted that the annual award has recognized a series of outstanding executives in Houston, including last year's recipient, J. William (Bill) Boyar boyar Any male member of the upper class of medieval Russian society and state administration. In Kievan Rus (10th–12th centuries) the boyars belonged to the prince's retinue, holding posts in the army and civil administration and advising the prince in matters of , chairman of Boyar & Miller Law Firm. Other previous recipients of the award include: Jackie Martin, former president, the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast; Steven L. Miller, chairman and president, SLM See service level management system and spatial light modulator. Discovery Ventures, Inc., and former chairman of the board of Shell Oil Company; The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell Kirbyjon H. Caldwell is the pastor of the Windsor Village United Methodist Church, a 14,000-member megachurch in Houston, Texas. He is one of President George W. Bush's most influential spiritual advisors. Background Caldwell was born in 1953 in Houston. , senior pastor, Windsor Village United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). ; John D. Stobo, M.D., president of the University of Texas Medical Branch "UTMB" redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas, about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of downtown Houston. at Galveston; and Clark Baker, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. of Greater Houston. IABC/Houston is also seeking entries from Houston area communicators for the 2007 Bronze Quill Awards. The early bird deadline of February 2 features a reduced entry fee. The final deadline for participants is February 9. The theme for the 2007 Awards is "Communications That Soar." Nominations for all awards, including Communicator of the Year, should be made by visiting www.iabchouston.com and checking the Bronze Quill section for entry guidelines and nomination forms. Detailed information about these awards and categories is available on this site. The deadline for nominations is February 9. Bronze Quill is IABC/Houston's annual competition for communication professionals, with more than 90 potential winners judged in 27 categories recognizing excellence in publications, communications campaigns, and marketing products. The competition is open to IABC members and non-members and includes categories for college-level student entries. Winners will be recognized April 12, 2007, at the Awards Gala, to be held at the Junior League of Houston. 2007 Bronze Quill Awards sponsors are: Pierpont Communications, Inc.; Brookwoods Group; Business Wire; Bayside Printing Co., Inc.; and Ann Allen, Inc. About IABC/Houston: With over 280 members, IABC/Houston is part of a global network of communications professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communications. IABC/Houston offers a range of local services, including professional development meetings and workshops, member newsletters, and awards programs. The chapter also provides an excellent opportunity for local networking with peers. For more information, visit www.iabchouston.com. |
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