The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) recognized the area’s best work in public relations, marketing and communications during its  annual Image Awards event on April 13. The local Image Awards competition is conducted annually to recognize outstanding public relations programs and to encourage and promote the development of the public relations professionalism in our area. The competition recognizes work in three divisions: public relations programs, public relations collateral and public relations digital tools.

Three organizations earned top honors—a Grand Image award—for their entries: On Ideas’ “ClosetMaid Media Campaign: Change Happens”; Barancik Foundation’s “A Portrait of 2020”; and The Eclipse Agency’s “Bazaar Shopping Network.”

Selby Gardens and Observer Media Group’s “Virtual Photography Exhibit," On Ideas’ “ClosetMaid Media Campaign: Change Happens” Barancik Foundation’s “A Portrait of 2020” and The Eclipse Agency’s “Bazaar Shopping Network” earned Image Awards.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s “Donor Stewardship Brochure” and First Watch’s “‘Be A Better Human’ Social Media Series” earned Awards of Distinction 

Selby Gardens and Observer Media Group’s “Virtual Photography Exhibit," Barancik Foundation’s “A Portrait of 2020" and The Eclipse Agency’s “Bazaar Shopping Network" earned Judges' Awards.