Communicators rarely receive recognition for all that they do…help us acknowledge someone who has enabled their organization’s success through their efforts and who is a true credit to our profession! 

Please use the DCNominationForm-2012 or provide the requested information in your email!   Additional information on the nominee (résumé, list of awards, etc.) can be emailed with or attached to this form.  The selection committee may not know the nominee, so the more information you can include, the better. Keep in mind that the award recipient is not required to be an IABC member. 

The 2012 Distinguished Communicator will be announced and honored at the IABC/Columbus Bronze Quill Awards event May 24, 2012. Submit nominations to: Kate Gaylord, VP of Professional Development. E-mail: IABCvpProfDev@gmail.com

 Deadline for Nominations: February 3, 2012

 Selection criteria include all of the following:

• Contribution to and leadership in the organizational communication profession in the greater Columbus area.
• Career achievement.
• Professional recognition for other activities, including business-related achievements and community involvement.

 For the nominee to be considered, please submit the following materials:

• Completed nomination form.
• A one-page narrative about the nominee, addressing each of the selection criteria above and any other relevant information.
• Nominee’s current résumé or verify this information is available on Linked In.
• Letters of endorsement for the nominee (optional). 

For more information about IABC/Columbus events, contact the Vice President of Programming at IABCvpProgramming@gmail.com

JOBS in Marketing and Communications

What’s the job market going to look like in 2012 for the fields of communications and marketing?  What are the skills recruiters are looking for?  How can you stand out in the crowd when going through the interview process?  Come to IABC Columbus’ luncheon Jan. 26 to hear from a panel of three HR professionals who will discuss this and more.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn and network!

Date: January 26
Time: 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Cost: $30 (non-members may attend)
Location: Franklin University
Phillips Hall, Room 220
303 S. Grant Ave.

Register now!

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Our panel will include:

Brian Berry, Manager, Human Resources, OCLC

Brian graduated from Spring Arbor University in Michigan with a degree in Human Resources and Organization Development. Previous career experiences include the Kellogg Company (Human Resources Business Partner), Limited Brands (Director of Staffing), Scotts Miracle-Gro (Director of Staffing and Shared Services), before his current role at the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) as Manager, Human Resources he held many roles in HR, but his first love is recruiting. “Just can’t beat matching great talent with the right opportunity and seeing people succeed in the role that you helped place them in.”

 Keith Sanders, Executive Vice President, Human Resources Director, Huntington Bank

Keith Sanders oversees benefits and compensation, training and development, recruitment, employee relations, and human resources information systems and practices for all colleagues in all regions for Huntington Bank. Prior to joining Huntington in 2010, Sanders was chief diversity and inclusion officer at PepsiAmericas, responsible for integrating diversity elements and inclusive practices into all PepsiAmericas’ business and human capital processes.  Sanders is a member of the Society of Human Resource Managers and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources. He is on the board of directors of Harper College in Illinois and serves on the board for the King Arts Complex in Columbus and the Columbus Museum of Art. Sanders is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Truli Powell, Talent Acquisition Partner, inVentiv Health Communications

To Register go to: http://www.cvent.com/d/xcq9f1/4W

Check out what we’re doing next….See Up-Coming Events

http://columbus.iabc.com/upcoming-events/

Effective Communication: More than Words

We had a successful mini-conference Friday, November 4.  Thank you presenters, sponsors, and attendees! 

Download a PDF of the November 4th 2011 Effective Communication conference brochure

Keynote: Erin Dick, an accomplished national speaker and the director of communications for Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, presented “Turning a Campaign into a Conversation”.

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Past Event

Everything Matters at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: Launching a new brand to internal audiences

When: Thursday, October 20, 2011
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 Four years after becoming Nationwide Children’s Hospital and less than a year until completion of a 2.3 million-square-foot campus expansion, Nationwide Children’s launched a new brand in August 2011. Learn how the hospital engaged internal audiences in the new brand and is cultivating brand ambassadors during a period of unprecedented change and growth.

Where:

Columbia Gas of Ohio
200 Civic Center Drive
(Park at RiverSouth/Lazarus Garage
Corner of Front and Rich Sts.)
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Planner:   Mike Montooth , VP of Programming

 SPEAKER BIO: Kirsty Winner is Director of Corporate Communication at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In this role, she develops strategy and oversees communications to more than 7,500 employees; board members; and key government and community stakeholders. She leads communications for executive leadership and hospital priorities including a master facilities expansion, a new strategic plan and community wellness initiatives. Prior to joining Nationwide Children’s, Kirsty was a speechwriter and communications manager in the Ohio Governor’s Office.

The board of IABC | Columbus is seeking talented communicators with the skills to make our chapter’s engines hum.

Looking for an opportunity to supervise a team and show your leadership skills? (Some experience required.) Is managing mailing lists and marketing data more your thing?

We could use your help today with these and many more jobs vital to our chapter’s success. Volunteer for a task, a project, or a year-round position. It’s your choice. But email us today!