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Winning Streak Hits 19 Years for Travers Collins & Company
BUFFALO, N.Y., June 26, 2007 – Travers Collins & Company (TC&C) was victorious once again at the 19th Excalibur Awards, taking home the most total Excalibur Awards and most Gold Awards at the annual competition presented by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) on June 19. This marks the 19th straight year that the Buffalo-based firm has won the most awards.
TC&C won 15 of the 46 Excalibur Awards that were bestowed, which recognize public relations programs and projects in the Buffalo Niagara region. This year's entries were judged by the Des Moines, Iowa PRSA chapter.
"We’re very fortunate to do work for many outstanding clients," said William M. Collins, principal, Travers Collins & Company. "These awards reflect the fact that Travers Collins & Company is a truly integrated agency, as several of the winning entries utilized every single department of the firm. And it's always rewarding to be recognized for your work."
TC&C was the only agency to win a Gold Award this year. In 2008, TC&C has won the most awards at both the local public relations and advertising awards competitions, marking the fourth time the firm has accomplished this feat.
Specifically, TC&C earned Excalibur Awards for:
Community Relations – GOLD
University at Buffalo
Community Relations – BRONZE
Independent Health
Public Service – GOLD
Catholic Charities
Public Service – BRONZE
Time Warner Cable
Public Affairs – GOLD
Unshackle Upstate
Crisis Communications – SILVER
Dawn Foods
Internal Communications – BRONZE
Independent Health
Investor Relations – SILVER
Community Bank System
Annual Report - BRONZE
Hardinge
Direct Mail/Direct Response – SILVER
Taste of Buffalo
External Video Program – GOLD
University at Buffalo
Speeches – BRONZE
Diocese of Buffalo
Media Relations – SILVER
Unshackle Upstate
Creative Tactics – GOLD
Unshackle Upstate
Creative Tactics – BRONZE
University at Buffalo