2009 Virtuoso Winners
The 14th Annual Virtuoso Gala was held June 8 at the Bellamere Winery & Event Centre, celebrating the best work of London’s communications and creative professionals. 42 awards were presented and 130 guests gathered to celebrate the outstanding work of our peers while listening to the jazzical sounds of the Dean Harrison Trio.
MARKETING COMMUNICATION
Know the Signs: The Mufflerman Surge Communications Inc. Award of Merit Hans Jonckheere, Jeff McClinchey, John Parlow |
EMPLOYEE/MEMBER COMMUNICATIONMake it Matter. Not just another survey. Town of Oakville Award of Excellence Gisele Shaw, Jeff Smalley, Mary Jo Milhomens |
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION PROCESSES
Community Living Ontario e-Marketing Shop Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Merit Jennifer Wain, Kim Grenier, James McQueen |
BRAND COMMUNICATION
Surge Communications Re-branding Surge Communications Inc. Award of Merit Steve Murphy, Scott Woods |
ReConnect Program Identity Surge Communications Inc. Award of Excellence Diana Cunningham, Steve Murphy |
Daya Counselling Centre Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Excellence Patricia Hoffer, Laurie Lashbrook, Kim Grenier |
Inspiring Possibilities Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Excellence: Marketing communication James McQueen, Patricia Hoffer, Laurie Lashbrook, Jennifer Wain, Kim Grenier |
SPECIAL EVENTS – INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL
Honey Design for P38 Inc. Award of Merit Liisa Sheldrick |
Defining Moments: Lawson Research Day 2008 Lawson Health Research Award of Merit Melissa Beilhartz |
A Cafe Scientifique Experience Lawson Health Research Award of Excellence Michele Martin |
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENTGeneration Conservation Horizon Utilities Corporation Communication Skills Award of Merit Sandy Manners |
ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Lindt Gold Bunny Website Avatar Interactive (Surge Communications Inc.) Award of Merit Mary-Ellen Willard |
 where is Andrew now?
Andrew Kaszowski, Impression One Award of Excellence Andrew Kaszowski |
Indulge Treasure Hunt The Lost City Surge Communications Inc. Award of Excellence John Parlow, Mary-Ellen Willard |
PUBLICATIONS
Syngenta: Corn Hybrid Recommendation Seed Guide ON Communication Inc. Award of Merit Robert Boyer |
Viewbook 2009 The University of Western Ontario Award of Merit Angie Wiseman, Cara McCarthy |
Western Alumni Gazette – Summer 2009: “Stories of Glory” The University of Western Ontario Award of Excellence David Scott (right), presented by Virtuoso sponsor, Dwight Coughlan of CIVA Communications |
2008 Annual Report London Health Sciences Centre Award of Excellence Pat Smith, project lead (not pictured here) and Sarah Corrigan (see photo) |
WRITING
Physics takes tutorials to the web The University of Western Ontario Award of Excellence Heather Travis |
PUBLICATION DESIGN
King’s University College Admissions Folder Honey Design for King’s University College Award of Merit Sandy Coquim |
Children’s Health Foundation: Raising Hope Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Merit Patricia Hoffer |
Passport Mentoring Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Merit Jennifer Wain, Kim Grenier, James McQueen |
A Couple of Squares 2009 RedRhino Communications Inc. Award of Merit Wendy Smith |
Western Law Alumni Magazine 2008 The University of Western Ontario and The Marketing Department Award of Merit Susanna Eayrs, Joseph Farina |
Y-ired Zone YMCA of Western Ontario Award of Merit Jaclyn Nelson |
 A Viewbook for Canada’s Women’s University
Honey Design for Brescia University College Award of Excellence Robin Honey |
LHSC and LHSF 2008 Annual Reports Honey Design for London Health Sciences Centre and Foundation Award of Excellence Sheri Somerville |
 London Community Foundation: Vital Signs 2009
Surge Communications Inc. Award of Excellence Amy Lyde-Stad, Jason Brown |
OTHER GRAPHIC DESIGN
Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Merit
Jennifer Wain, James McQueen, Kim Grenier |
Daya Counselling Centre Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Award of Merit Patricia Hoffer, Kim Grenier |
The Quilt is here 2009 RedRhino Communications Inc. Award of Merit Wendy Smith |
WE get it: Logo & Tagline Honey Design for Windley Ely Award of Merit Robin Honey |
Beelicious 2009 RedRhino Communications Inc. Award of Excellence Wendy Smith |
Madama Butterfuly 2009 RedRhino Communications Inc. Award of Excellence Wendy Smith |
SmartSmile Logo and Marketing Materials Honey Design for SmartSmile Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Award of Excellence Robin Honey |
TMD Seasonal Greeting Card Campaign The Marketing Department Award of Excellence Randy Timmins (right), presented by Virtuoso sponsor Brenda Brandt from Bellamere Winery & Event Centre |
Y-ired Zone YMCA of Western Ontario Award of Excellence Jaclyn Nelson |
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jebel Labo: The Journey ON Communication Inc. Award of Excellence Michelle Floyd, presented by Virtuoso sponsor Malcolm Ruddock of The University of Western Ontario |
Brainiac The University of Western Ontario Award of Merit Paul Mayne, presented by Virtuoso sponsor Malcolm Ruddock of The University of Western Ontario |
Windsor Program Photography Series The University of Western Ontario Award of Excellence Kristine Dundas, presented by Virtuoso sponsor Malcolm Ruddock of The University of Western Ontario |
ADVERTISING (CONVENTIONAL MEDIA)
Leavens Volkswagen: Advertising ON Communication Inc. Award of Merit Robert Boyle (right), presented by Virtuoso sponsor Chris McInnis of rtraction |
Tide at Walmart Victory Lap Program Surge Communications Inc. Award of Excellence Amy Lyde-Stad, Jason Brown |
BEST OF THE BESTAward of Highest Achievement
where is Andrew now? Andrew Kaszowski, Impression One Best of the Best Award of Highest Achievement – Communication Skills Andrew Kaszowski |
 Inspiring Possibilities – Community Living
Lashbrook Marketing & Public Relations Best of the Best Award of Highest Achievement – Communication Management Laurie Lashbrook |
Y-ired Zone YMCA of Western Ontario Best of the Best Award of Highest Achievement – Communication Creative Jaclyn Nelson |
IABC London Education Awards.IABC London’s annual Education Awards were also presented at the Virtuoso Awards Gala. You can find the talented winners here! |
Featured Member
Angela Abdallah, ABC
Manager, Communications & Government Affairs
Amway Canada Corporation
