In this special year-end episode of The A100 Podcast, we’re re-airing the live broadcast of the 2024 A100 CommImpact Awards ceremony, originally streamed on YouTube Live. Hosted by Colleen Gallagher, CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd, and Meghan Henning, Senior PR Strategist and Founding Partner, this event celebrated the exceptional achievements of associations in communications and engagement.

Key Highlights:

• Best Media Relations Campaign: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy’s impactful mental health campaign garnered over 100 high-profile media placements.

• Outstanding Internal Communications: Tennessee Concrete Association’s creative board engagement initiatives, including Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee and Skate4Concrete.

• Effective Member Engagement Initiative: BSA | The Software Alliance’s Why AI? campaign showcased how modest budgets can drive global advocacy.

• Innovative Content Strategy: American Society of Civil Engineers’ use of peer-reviewed research to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Thought Leadership and Research: National Association for Law Placement’s Jobs & JDs report offered deep insights into legal employment trends and racial disparities, driving equity-focused conversations in the sector.

• Advocacy Excellence: Muscular Dystrophy Association’s #AccessibleAirTravel campaign led to legislative wins in air travel accessibility.

• Event Promotion Excellence: Sea Tow Foundation’s virtual Life Jacket Loaner Conference expanded its safety program nationwide.

• Leadership in Public Awareness Campaign: American Medical Association’s mifepristone access campaign drove national discourse and secured a significant Supreme Court victory.

  
  

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