TITLE
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PRESENTATION OF 2025 EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS: GUILFORD COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT AND GUILFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Brandon Gray-Hill
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BACKGROUND
Background
During the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) annual conference, the Guilford County Communications Department won first place in the brochure category for the Mental Health Resources Pocket Guide, a portable, concise, and easy-to-use guide that organizes mental and behavioral health resources across the county.
In addition, the Communications Department earned second place in the large population photography category for an image capturing the emotional moments of students at the Kiser Middle School topping-off ceremony, and second place in the large population social media single post category for sharing information about open White Flag warming centers for those experiencing homelessness.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office won second place in the graphic design category for its Weekly Stats graphics, which provide clear, concise summaries of law enforcement activities to enhance transparency and build community trust.
The awards were announced on Thursday, April 10, during NC3C’s annual conference in Asheville. One hundred and seventy-nine award program entries from different local government organizations, including cities, counties, and towns across the state, submitted their work for the awards. The purpose of the North Carolina City & County Communicators is to encourage professional development and networking among local governmental communications professionals. The organization was formed in March 2007 and consists of professional government communicators from around the state.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Recognize the Guilford County Communications Department and Guilford County Sheriff’s Office on their receipt of the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2025 Excellence in...
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