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BLOOMINGTON – The News-Gazette of Champaign emerged as the top daily newspaper for advertising awards at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention Thursday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. The Cass County Star-Gazette of Beardstown was crowned the top non-daily newspaper.
The News-Gazette in Champaign received the James S. Copley Memorial Trophy for advertising achievement based on points accumulated in the IPA’s annual advertising and marketing contest, which was for work completed in 2023. The Copley Trophy was established and contributed by the Illinois division of Copley Newspapers in memory of James S. Copley, publisher of the San Diego Union and Tribune and owner of Copley Newspapers, Inc.
The Cass County Star-Gazette in Beardstown received the Sam Zito Award of Excellence, which is named in honor of the longtime sales representative from Crystal Lake.
Thirty-eight newspapers submitted more than 450 contest entries.
Division trophies were presented to the newspaper in each division that accumulated the highest number of points. Divisions include daily and weekly newspapers from smallest (G) to largest (I). [A-F divisions are non-advertising designations.]
The Division G trophy was awarded to Cass County Star-Gazette of Beardstown. The Division H trophy went to The Hinsdalean. The News-Gazette in Champaign claimed the Division I trophy.
Division G includes newspapers with circulations of 1,500 or less. Division H includes newspapers with circulations of 1,501 to 7,000. Division I includes newspapers with circulations of 7,001 or more.
Aaron Delp of the Herald-Whig of Quincy was named the Advertising Sales Representative of the Year.
Julie Jones of The Telegraph of Alton and the Edwardsville Intelligencer was named the Advertising Sales Manager of the Year.
Members of the Minnesota Press Association judged the contest. The Illinois Press Association, located in Springfield, represents the interests of approximately 400 newspapers.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2024 Press Release Contact Information: Damon Schuldt rescue14me@yahoo.com
Illinois Fire Service Conference coming soon
The Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts (IAFPD) and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) are pleased to announce their combined conference at the Peoria Civic Center on Sept. 15-18, 2024. Titled the Illinois Fire Service Conference (IFSC), this event spans four days and includes a memorial service honoring fallen firefighters and friends of the fire service, numerous educational classes including nationally know keynote speakers, a large vendor exhibit showcasing equipment and services while supporting the event, along with social networking opportunities, just to name a few. “If you are involved in the fire service in any way, this conference is for you” states Damon Schuldt, IAFPD board member and IFSC Conference co-chair. The IFCA will also host its annual Officer installation Dinner and President’s Reception on Tuesday evening. Added again this year will be opportunities to obtain Emergency Medical continuing education credits and pension board training hours. Ray Larson, deputy fire chief and IFSC Conference co-chair said “Months of planning by many dedicated people has come together to bring high quality educational programs to fire service professionals.” For additional information and to register for the conference, please visit IAFPD.org or illinoisfirechiefs.org The IFSC is a collaborative event sponsored by the IAFPD and the IFCA.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2024 Contact Information: Katie O'Brien (708) 852-4550 katie.ob2022@gmail.com
Katie O'Brien earns NAR designation in senior real estate
GRANT PARK, Illinois — Katie O’Brien with VRS Village Realty Inc has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. Katie O’Brien joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers ages 55 and older. "Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES® designation means that a REALTOR® has that understanding," said Jennifer Rzeszewski, vice president and executive director of the Center for REALTOR® Development. "Whether they are buying, selling, relocating, or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a REALTOR® with their SRES® designation will be able to help them every step of the way." SRES® Council, founded in 2007, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization worldwide. The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. For more information, visit SRES.realtor.
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