On hand to accept the Award were Amy Grizina, Katie Nagus, Shanna Manning, Jessica Willingham, Cindy Erickson, E.J. Brewer, and Lindsey Weber.

Last night, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) presented the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter the prestigious Bronze Quill Award. The Bronze Quill Awards celebrate the top communicators and organizations in the St. Louis region that drive excellence with projects developed and implemented in 2009. Each Bronze Quill Award entry is judged on its own merit by judges from IABC chapters across the nation, giving the St. Louis Area Chapter national exposure.

There were more than 100 projects entered in this year’s competition, and it is my pleasure to announce the Ready Rating Program received the Bronze Quill Award of Excellence in the Overall Communications Plan category. This is the highest honor in the Bronze Quill Award competition. The Overall Communications Plan category specifically recognizes programs or campaigns created to enhance an organization’s relationship with, or provide information to, a key audience by incorporating media relations, brand communications, special events, and more.

On behalf of the Ready Rating team, I would like to thank the entire Missouri-Illinois Regional Network for your support and commitment over the past two years. We appreciate everything you have helped us accomplish as a team, and as a Chapter. This award celebrates all of us joining together to fulfill the Red Cross mission.

Thank you,
Cindy

Cindy Erickson is the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter.