Richmond, Va. (July 1, 2011) – CRT/tanaka, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbe workplace culture and approach to business, has set a record for agency accolades this calendar year. To date, the agency has received 29 awards and recognitions in 2011, which outstrips the 2010 total of 17 and 2009 total of 23.
“We’re extremely proud of our teams, who are working hard to deliver breakthrough creativity and world-class service to our clients,” said Patrice Tanaka, CRT/tanaka co-chair, chief creative officer and whatcanbe ambassador. “Our expertise in a range of PR and marketing communications disciplines is being recognized, as well as our commitment to creating a great workplace.”
Highlights from the awards season to date include a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for the Vibrant Rioja trade program and a Bronze Anvil for the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers. The agency also earned 10 Commonwealth Awards from PRSA-Richmond and two Big Apple Awards from PRSA-New York.
About CRT/tanaka
CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbeSM workplace culture and approach to business. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka features four integrated specialties – Consumer, Health, Corporate and Interactive/Social Media. The agency has been recognized with more than 325 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity, workplace culture and community service. Clients include Air New Zealand, Barnes & Noble College, BISSELL Homecare Inc., Cambria Suites, Charles Schwab & Co., Council for Responsible Nutrition, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, Girl Scouts of the USA, Network Solutions, Shell Oil Company, Sprint and Wines from Rioja (Spain). More information about CRT/tanaka is available at www.crt-tanaka.com.
Full List of Agency Awards and Recognition
#1 Place to Work in Virginia (Richmond, Norfolk and Alexandria offices – Small Business Category)
- Virginia Business Magazine
2011 Silver Anvil Award of Excellence (Vibrant Rioja Trade Program)
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
2011 Bronze Anvil Award of Excellence (Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers)
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
2011 SABRE Awards Finalists (Product Media Relations – Duda Celery Sensations, Food and Beverage – Del Monte Fresh Produce and Associations – the American Physical Therapy Association)
- The Holmes Report
2011 Big Apple Award (Reputation & Brand Management: Government, Associations & Non-Profit Organizations – Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation)
- PRSA New York
2011 Apple Award (Marketing Consumer Products: Non-Packaged Goods – BISSELL Homecare)
- PRSA New York
2011 Commonwealth Award of Excellence (Community Relations – Cookies for Kids’ Cancer)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Commonwealth Award of Excellence (Reputation/Brand Management – Network Solutions)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Commonwealth Award of Excellence (Reputation/Brand Management – American Physical Therapy Association)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Commonwealth Award of Excellence (Public Service – Virginia Community College System)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Capital Award of Merit (Multicultural Public Relations – Avocados from Mexico)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Capital Award of Merit (Media Relations – BISSELL Homecare)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Capital Award of Merit (Media Relations – HoMedics, Inc.)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Capital Award of Merit (Media Relations – HoMedics, Inc.)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Capital Award of Merit (Video News Release – Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Capital Award of Merit (Annual Reports – Virginia Community College System)
- PRSA Richmond
2011 Hermes Platinum Creative Award (Online Campaign – Duda Celery Sensations)
- Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2011 Hermes Platinum Creative Award (Community Relations – Avocados from Mexico – Mexican Bicentennial Celebration)
- Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2011 Hermes Gold Creative Award (Microsite – Duda Celery Sensations)
- Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2011 Hermes Gold Creative Award (PR Campaign – Avocados from Mexico – Mexican Bicentennial Celebration)
- Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2011 Hermes Silver Creative Award (Product Launch – Duda Celery Sensations)
- Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2011 Silver Addy Award for Television (Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System)
- Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Advertising Federation
2011 Aster Awards Gold Standing (APTA Move Forward Paint Commercial)
- Creative Images, Inc. annual Aster Awards for Medical Marketing
2011 Web Health Award of Merit (Health Justice Connecticut)
- Web Health Awards
2011 Award of Excellence (Corporate Marketing Campaign – Duda Celery Sensations)
- International Culinary Professionals Association (IACP)
2011 Social Media Award (Best Use of Viral Video – Network Solutions)
- Northern Virginia Technology Council
May 2011 – CRT/tanaka’s Buzz Bin listed in post: “The Best Social Media Blogs”
- Market Sentinel Blog
