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Andrew Acosta, Acosta|Salazar, LLC

Kim Alfano Doyle, Alfano Communications

Jill Alper, Dewey Square Group

Holly Armstrong

Gerald J. Austin, Gerald J. Austin & Associates / Burges & Burges Strategists

Steve Ayscue, Haddon Capital Ventures, LLC

David Bain, Viral Media Productions

Bruce Barcelo, Barcelo&Company

Michael Bassik, Air America Media

Ross Bates, Bates Consulting

Carol Baudler, The Nature Conservancy

Tony Bawidamann, MWW Group

Margie Becker, MBA

Roy Behr, Behr Communications

Anthony Bellotti, CD Online Ads

Terry Benham, Impact Management Group

Krista Benner

Paul W. Bentz, HighGround, Inc.

Achim Bergmann, SC Strategies, LLC

Michael Beychok, Ourso Beychok Johnson, Inc.

Aaron Beytin, Kennedy Communications

Garrett Biggs, Blair • Biggs Campaigns

Shannon J. Bilger, Pennsylvania Democratic Party

Brent Blackaby, Blackrock Associates

Bob Blaemire, Catalist

Todd Blair, Blair • Biggs Campaigns

Nancy Bocskor, The Nancy Bocskor Company

Glen Bolger, Public Opinion Strategies

James Bowers, Berman and Company

Paul W. Brandenburger, The University of Kansas

Pete Brodnitz, Benenson Strategy Group

Edward Brookover, Greener and Hook

Stephen Brooks, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron

David Browne, David Browne & Associates

Jeff Browne, CapAd Communications

Julie Buckner, Laurel Canyon Media Group, Inc.

Mark Bunge, Hart Research Associates

Jennifer Burton, Envision Communications

Michael John Burton, Ohio University

Edward Cafiero, The Clinton Group

Bruce Cain, Center for Campaign Leadership

Sean Carr

Sean Cartwright, Kennedy Communications

Chris Casey, NGP Software

Meredith Chaiken, The Mellman Group

Lorena Chambers, Chambers Lopez & Gaitán LLC

Kathy Chan, Facebook

Cathrine Charles, Various Campaigns Field Director

Melissa Chernaik, Grove Insight, Ltd.

Andrei Cherny

Kari Chisholm, Mandate Media

Scott Cimmarusti, Curtis Scott Advertising Inc.

Molly Clancy, Politics Magazine

Tim Clark, JohnsonClark Associates

Michael Clarke, Internet Association Corporation Chief Political Consultant

David Cohen, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron

Travis Considine, Campaign Solutions

Katie Cook, Direct Line Politics

Todd Cook, Main Street Strategies

Chris Cooper, MSHC Partners

Meghan Cox, Lincoln Strategy Group

Bernard Craighead, IEM Message Management

Christopher J. Crotty, Crotty Consulting, Inc.

Bill Crounse, Bill Crounse Communications

Allan Crow, Allan B. Crow & Associates

Christian Curto, Campaign Solutions

Carol Dahmen, Comcast Spotlight

Shaun Dakin, The National Political Do Not Contact Registry

Nick Dalsey, Campaign Solutions

James Dandeneau, New York State Senate

Maurice Daniel, eye2eye Communications

Michelle Davidson, The Media Guys

Fred N. Davis III, Strategic Perception Inc.

John Del Cecato, AKPD Message and Media

Marcus Dell’Artino, FirstStrategic, Communications and Public Affairs

James Delorey, Global Strategy Group

Debra DeShong Reed, Point Blank Public Affairs, LLC

Iva Ellen Deutchman, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Raghu Devaguptapu, Rapid Strategies

Tad Devine, Devine Mulvey

Tracy Dietz, Politics Magazine

Jenny Dombrowski, JD/DC Strategic Communications, LLC

Becki Donatelli, Campaign Solutions/CD Online Ads

Angela Douglas

Jennifer Duffy, The Cook Political Report

Myles Duffy, 360jmg

Scott Dworkin, Bulldog Finance Group

Frank Eaton, The Bully Documentary Co.

Ekaterina Egorova, Niccolo M Group

Thomas C. Ellington, Wesleyan College

Dale Emmons, Emmons & Company, Inc.

Jamie Emmons, Emmons & Company, Inc.

Matthew Erickson, Laguens Kully Klose Partners

Edward Espinoza, America Votes

Kelly Evans, Kelly Evans Consulting

THE JUDGESEach year the AAPC is host to the world’s only awards

competition solely for political and public affairs consultants, and it could not be done without the time, talent and contributions

of the many individuals and organizations listed below!

The JudgesIndividuals and Organizations ................ 3-5

Overall CampaignCandidate .................................6Ballot .........................................7Public Affairs ............................6

CollateralCandidate .................................7Ballot .........................................7Public Affairs ............................8

Direct MailCandidate .................................8Ballot .......................................10Public Affairs ..........................11

FieldCandidate ...............................12Ballot .......................................12Public Affairs ..........................12

FundraisingCandidate ...............................12Ballot .......................................12Public Affairs ..........................12

InternetCandidate ...............................13Ballot .......................................14Public Affairs ..........................15

NewspaperCandidate ...............................16Ballot .......................................16Public Affairs ..........................16

PhonesCandidate ...............................16Ballot .......................................18Public Affairs ..........................18

RadioCandidate ...............................19Ballot .......................................19Public Affairs ..........................19

TelevisionCandidate ...............................20Ballot .......................................21Public Affairs ..........................22

InternationalEuropean ................................23Latin America .........................23

StudentCategories ..............................23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Patricia Ewing, eye2eye Communications

Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, Falcon Valley Group

Marilyn Fancher, APCO Worldwide

Chris Faulkner, Faulkner Strategies

Michael Favilla, New York State Senate

Jessica Fawson, Guidant Strategies

Donald Ferguson

Christie Findlay, Politics Magazine

Stephanie Findley, Fast & Accurate Business Solutions

Celia Fischer, Laurel Canyon Media Group, Inc.

Hal Fischer, Mount Vernon Printing

Sarah Flowers, Laguens Kully Klose Partners

Stephen Fong

George Fontas, New Gotham Strategies

Ondine Fortune, Fortune Media, Inc.

Brian Franklin, Impact Politics, LLC

Joe Fuld, MSHC Partners

Chris Gallaway, FieldWorks, LLC

Sean Gamble, Special Projects Nevada

Anthony Garrett, Anthony Garrett and Associates

Harry E. Giannoulis, The Parkside Group

John Giesser, Spoken Hub, LLC

Buddy Gill, Texas Credit Union League

Christy Gleason, Camden County Democratic Committee

Mattis Goldman, SeeChange Media

Adam Goodman, The Victory Group, Inc.

Rachel Gorlin, Tipping Point Strategies

Chad W. Gosselink, Zata|3 Consulting

Julie Greene, AFL-CIO

Josh Grossfeld, Mammen Group, Inc.

Michael Grossman, Fifty Plus One

Lisa Grove, Grove Insight, Ltd.

Joaquin Guerra, SEIU Communications Center, Inc.

Reed Guice, The Guice Agency

Jeff Gumbinner, 360jmg

John P. Guyette, New York State Senate

Janis Hahn, Hahn and Associates, LLP

Baha Hariri, Committee on Jobs

Deborah Harkins, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC

Ryan Hawkins, The Winding Creek Group, Inc.

Mitchel Herian, University of Nebraska

Craig Hickox, KTVU-TV

Bill Hillsman, North Woods Advertising

Michael Hoffman, See3 Communications

Jason Holly, Leviathan Strategy

Bradley Honan, Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates

Trish Hoppey, MSHC Partners

Misha Houser, Superior Campaigns

David Howard, California Association of REALTORS®

Michael Hudome, MH Media

Jackie Huelbig, CD Online Ads

Aleita Huguenin, Aleita & Partners

Larry Huynh, Blackrock Associates

Cassandra Illidge-Roberts, Getty Images

Kay Israel, Rhode Island College

Bud Jackson, Jackson Group Media, LLC

Karen Jagoda, E-Voter Institute

Evelyn Jerome Alexander, SJA Strategies

Michael Johns

Jennifer Johnson, Lauer Johnson Research

Benjamin Jones, New Partners, Inc.

Dan Judy, Ayres, McHenry & Associates, Inc.

Aram Kailian, Leo A Daly

Tugba Kalafatoglu, Tugba Kalafatoglu & Associates

Larry Kamer, Kamer Consulting Group

Carter Kidd, Campaign Solutions

Adam Kirsch, Marion County Democratic Party

Christopher Klose, Laguens Kully Klose Partners

Rob Kubasko, Iguana, Inc.

Karen Kunz, West Virginia University

Andrea Landis, Kaufman Campaign Consultants

Matt Latham, Oklahoma Association for Justice

Natalie LeBlanc, MSHC Partners

Christopher Lee, CGL Consulting Group

Roger Lee, The Roger Lee Group

Dotty E. LeMieux, Green Dog Campaigns and Communications

Kevin Lenaburg, Bonner & Associates

Mitchell Lester, Lester Connect

Catherine Lew, The Lew Edwards Group

Krista Lewie-Cepero

Jordan Lieberman, Politics Magazine

Alice Lincoln, Plus Three

Ann Liston, Adelstein | Liston

Jef Loeb, Brainchild Creative

Luther Lowe, Yelp.com

Marina Luderer, Winning Directions

Walter Ludwig, TeamBlue Politics, Inc.

Kevin Mack, Mack|Crounse Group

Lisa MacLean, Moxie Media

Lance Mangum, Capital One

Susan Markham, EMILY’s List

Read Scott Martin, WIT Strategy

Cesar Martinez, MAS Consulting Group

Yvette Martinez, PSP

Michael Matthews, LSG Strategies

Lewis Mazanti, The University of Oklahoma

Peggy Maze Johnson

Doug McAlarney, Brown & McAlarney Communications

Sean McCarthy, Jackson McCarthy & Associates

Elizabeth Jane McCune

Jon McHenry, Ayres, McHenry & Associates, Inc.

Bill McIntyre, Grassroots Enterprise

Gibson McKay, Veridus

Bryon McKim, McKim Strategies

Jamie McKown, College of the Atlantic

Rod McLeod

Francine McMahon, The Hill

Matthew McMillan, BuzzMaker

Howell Medley, Bynum Thompson Ryer Strategic Communications

Patrick C. Meirick, The University of Oklahoma

Jon Melzer

Brian Michael, Integrated Web Strategy

Erin Micheletti, Kennedy Communications

Jason C. Miller, MSHC Partners

Rohn Jay Miller, IconNicholson

Will Miller, The University of Akron

Erik Milman, Milman Research and Consulting

Vinny Minchillo, Scott Howell & Company

Patrick Moir, Moir & Associates

Brad Mont, Media Ad Ventures, Inc.

Bob Moore, Moore Information, Inc.

Chad Morgan, Visteva

Chris Mottola, Chris Mottola Consulting, Inc.

Michael Mulé, UPT Strategies

Millard Mulé, UPT Strategies

Michael Muller, Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee

Julian Mulvey, Devine Mulvey

Andrew Myers, Myers Research | Strategic Services

Luis Navarro

Nathan Nayman, Visa

Samuel Nitz, Petel & Co.

Julia Norton, Squier Knapp Dunn Communications

Timothy Nurnberger, Campaign Solutions

Michael O’Connor, Bose Public Affairs Group

Marc O’Hara, Precision Politics - Hired Gun Media

Kevin O’Neill, Grassroots Enterprise

Joseph Oddo, Write Consult, LLC

Margie Omero, Momentum Analysis

Stuart Osnow, Prime New York

Kyle Osterhout, Media Strategies and Research

John Owens-Ream, Design Different Consulting

Alan Packman, LSG Strategies

Van Parish, The Parish Group

Chris Paulitz, Senator George V. Voinovich, Ohio

Robert W. Pearson, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania

Ryan Peene, Capital Impact Group Public Affairs

Robert Penner, Strategic Communications

Michael Pereira, New York State Senate

Rebecca Perkins, The Perkins Partnership

Karen Petel, Petel & Co.

Elizabeth Pine, The Athena Group

Wade Plank, Plank’s Heating and Air

Jefrey Pollock, Global Strategy Group

Ernie Powell, AARP

Brandon Powers, Communications, Inc.

Josh Pulliam, JPM&M, Inc.

Joe Qualls, The Parkside Group

Marko Rakar, MRAK Services

Jason Ralston, Ralston Lapp Media

Joe Reubens, The Parkside Group

Erica Rickel, Hamilton Companies

Bart Robbett, Robbett Advocacy Media, LLC

Rich Robinson, Robinson Communications

Rick Robinson, Author

Will Robinson, New Media Firm

Chuck Rocha, United Steelworkers Union

Lindsay Roitman

Paul Rosenberg

John Rowley, Fletcher Rowley Riddle

Melissa Roy, The Organizing Group

Barry Rubin, infoUSA

Maya Russell, NOW Communications

Marcy Rye, WireMedia Communications, Inc.

Michael Sais, New York State Assembly

Barb Sallee, Meridian Chiles

Jacob Saperstein, Ground Floor Public Affairs

Scott Schmidt, RSC Partners, Inc.

Matt Schneider, Field Strategies

Eric Schnurer, Public Works, LLC

Paul Seale, Alien Media, Inc.

Jaimey Sexton, Telephone Strategies Group

Colleen Shogan, Congressional Research Service (CRS)

Amy Simon, Goodwin Simon Victoria Research

Scott Simpson, Hamilton Campaigns

Sean Sinclair, Sinclair Strategies

Brett Smiley, Campaign Finance Officers, LLC

Michael Smith, ConnectCallUSA.com/MDSA Strategic Communications

Ronald Smith, Smith Communications, LLC

Steve Snider, National Education Association

Mark SooHoo, Campaign Solutions

Jim Spencer, The Campaign Network

Tom Squitieri, TS Navigations, LLC

Evan Stavisky, The Parkside Group

Jared Stimson, Faulkner Strategies

Marty Stone, Stones’ Phones

Roger Stone, Advocacy, Inc.

Angela Struebing, The Lukens Company

Sean Sullivan, HSC, Inc.

Jim Sype

Mary Szczepanik, Lester Connect

Jim Tabilio, Winning Directions

José Manuel Talero García, more2say GmbH

Rick Thomas, Quinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLC

Jeremy Thompson, Reelpolitik Campaign Media

Waldo Tibbetts, Politico

Sean Tipton, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Brad Todd, OnMessage, Inc.

J. Toscano, GMMB

Ed Traz, thetrazgroup

Stanley Tsao, The Connections Group

Gail C. Tuzzolo, GTA, Inc.

Eugene Uehling, Gannett Company, Inc.

Drew Veeneman, The University of Akron

Dan Vermillion, MT Democrats

Bill Wachob, The Campaign Group

Ryan Waite, CD Online Ads

Debra Walker, Artist

John Wallace, Politics Magazine

Brian Walsh, NRCC

Brian Walsworth, Walsworth Political

Joshua Wander

Bret Wask

Ruth Watry, Northern Michigan University

Mark Watts, Abacus Associates

Amy Weiss, Point Blank Public Affairs, LLC

Steve Welchert, Welchert & Britz, Inc.

Liz Welsh, Executive Communications, Inc.

John Whitehurst, Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media

Juli-anne Whitney, Groundswell Communications

Jay Williams, The Stoneridge Group

Lynne Williams

Chris Wilson, Wilson Research Strategies

Ken Winneg, Annenberg Public Policy Center

Mircalla Wozniak

Chris Wright, Committee on Jobs

Amos Young Jr., California Democratic Party

Amy Young, Progressive Solutions Group

Matthew Zablud, Adfero Group

Rachel Zenner, Safeway, Inc.

Suzanne Zurn, 720 Strategies

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THE WINNERSPlease join us in recognizing the winning firms

and entries within the following categories.

Overall Campaign

Candidate

Direct Mail Campaign: Democrat

Obama IowaThe Strategy GroupGold

Steve Stivers’ Lobbyist GamesMission Control, Inc.Silver

Larry Marek for State Representative360jmg Bronze

Barack Obama for President (FL) Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

HodesMission Control, Inc.Honorable Mention

Direct Mail Campaign: Republican

John Carona – “Little John” CampaignAllyn & CompanySilver

Stivers CampaignKing Strategic Communications, Inc.Bronze

Myers Republican Primary thetrazgroupHonorable Mention

TV/Radio Campaign: Democrat

SKD/DSCC Ad Campaign Against Senator Elizabeth DoleSquier Knapp Dunn Communications Gold

Local Voices TruthandHope.org PACSilver

Mark Begich for U.S. SenateMurphy Putnam MediaBronze

Koster for Missouri Attorney Generala-politicalHonorable Mention

TV/Radio Campaign: Republican

John Sullivan for Congress Strategic Perception, Inc.Silver

John Sununu for SenateStrategic Perception, Inc.Bronze

Jim Inhofe for Senate Strategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention

Field/Phone Campaign: Democrat

Volunteer Tithing InitiativeThe Eleison Group, LLCSilver

Best Fundraising: Democrat

Obama for AmericaA.B. Data, Ltd.Silver

Best Fundraising: Republican

RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Best of Show: Democrat

Rocking ChairsSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsGold

Obama Iowa BIO/DVDThe Strategy GroupSilver “King of Big Oil” Rhyming Cartoon360jmgBronze

Barack Obama Neighbor-to-NeighborBlue State DigitalHonorable Mention

Best of Show: Republican

2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsSilver

John McCain for President – “Celeb” TVStrategic Perception, Inc.Bronze

McCain Iwo JimaResponse America Honorable Mention

Best Use of Humor: Democrat

Job Interview SeriesMurphy Putnam MediaGold

Foreign LanguageSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsSilver

Vern’s OfficeLaguens Kully Klose PartnersBronze

Gone, GoneThe Jackson GroupHonorable Mention

Best Use of Humor: Republican

The Capitano KidBuisson Creative StrategiesBronze

Internet/New Technology Campaign: Democrat Vern’s OfficeLaguens Kully Klose PartnersSilver

I Believe in God The Eleison Group, LLCBronze

Internet/New Technology Campaign: Republican

2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsSilver

Ballot

Direct Mail Campaign

Vote Yes Minnesota: Targeting Women and SportsmenWampold StrategiesSilver

Napa Pipe – “Get Out the Vote”DAVIES Bronze

California Proposition 8Bieber Communication/Schubert Flint Public AffairsHonorable Mention

TV/Radio Campaign

Yes on Proposition 8: Television CampaignSchubert Flint Public AffairsGold

2GOES2FAR TV CampaignHanon McKendrySilver

Approve 67Murphy Putnam MediaBronze

Support Rail TransitMcNeil Wilson CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Best Fundraising

Yes on Proposition 8 Online Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Best Use of Humor

Invasion of the Two-Faced LawyersHackney & HackneySilver

“Professor” TVHanon McKendryBronze

GodzillaThe Strategy GroupHonorable Mention

Internet/New Technology Campaign

Microtargeted Television Buying – Defend OregonChanging Targets Media, MSHC Partners and The New Media FirmSilver

Yes on Proposition 8 Online Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

For Maryland for Our FutureBlue State DigitalHonorable Mention

Public Affairs

Direct Mail Campaign

AAPC 2008 Hall of Fame BookletWinning DirectionsBronze

AAPC 2008 Winners BookletWinning DirectionsHonorable Mention

TV/Radio Campaign

Pickens Plan Media CampaignNetwork RelationsGold

Access to Care CampaignAmerican Cancer SocietySilver

EFAC Radio AdsBerman and CompanyBronze

Real Abortion SolutionsThe Eleison Group, LLCHonorable Mention

Field/Phone Campaign

Pickens Plan Field CampaignNetwork RelationsGold

Best Fundraising

RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of Humor

Class ElectionsBerman and CompanyGold

Union Boss GameBerman and CompanySilver

DollhouseBerman and CompanyBronze

RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Internet/New Technology Campaign

Pickens Plan Web CampaignNetwork RelationsGold

WCV – Dino Rossi’s Record on the Environment: 32%The Connections GroupSilver

The Cures ChroniclesLaguens Kully Klose PartnersBronze

2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention

Collateral

Candidate

Billboard

You Don’t Know JackBuisson Creative StrategiesBronze

Yard/Outdoor Sign

Sanchez Activist BannerLeft Coast CommunicationsSilver

Gus Douglass for AgricultureRainmaker Media GroupBronze

Leno for State Senate – Best Choice for Change SignWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaHonorable Mention

Doorhanger

Main Street and Mill StreetMad Dog MailSilver

Change Compass Media GroupBronze

McMahon DoorhangerThe Parkside GroupHonorable Mention

Logo

Gus Douglass for AgricultureRainmaker Media GroupSilver

Business Man “Man of Faith” LogoJohn Manlove Marketing & CommunicationsBronze

Family Court Judge LogoBuisson Creative StrategiesHonorable Mention

Most Original/Innovative Collateral Material

Obama Poster “CHANGE”Continental ColorcraftGold

Mobile Device TagsPetel & Co.Silver

IAFF ToolkitMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Dean Barkley for U.S. Senate – Independence Party TattoosNorth Woods AdvertisingHonorable Mention

Non-Mail Brochure

Obama Announcement The Strategy GroupSilver

Sanchez Community TabloidLeft Coast CommunicationsBronze

Iowa Barn Door The Strategy GroupBronze

IAFF Q&A BookletMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

Ballot

Billboard

Yes on A, San Francisco – Children Deserve Great TeachersWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver

Yes on A, San Francisco – San Francisco’s HeartWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaBronze

Yard/Outdoor Sign

“Yes on J” Window SignStearns Consulting, LLCSilver

Yes on A, San Francisco – The Heart of the City Sign Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaBronze

Yes on SAFERBI Strategies & ResearchHonorable Mention

Doorhanger

Yes on A, San Francisco – Children Deserve Great TeachersWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver

“Earth” DoorhangerStearns Consulting, LLCBronze

Yes on A, San Francisco – Save SF GeneralWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaHonorable Mention

Logo

Yes on A, San Francisco – Every Child Deserves a Great TeacherWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver

Kids Logo: Yes on Measure OO City of OaklandThe Lew Edwards GroupBronze

Yes on G/No on FTerris, Barnes & Walters Honorable Mention

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Most Original/Innovative Collateral Material

Salt ShakerStearns Consulting, LLCSilver

Measure FF BookmarkBergDavis Public AffairsBronze

Non-Mail Brochure

Yes on SAFE Walk CardRBI Strategies & ResearchSilver

Vote Yes BrochureWampold StrategiesBronze

Public Affairs

Billboard

Water Water EverywhereThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver

Don’t Target ColoradoRBI Strategies & ResearchBronze

Worst Unionized Teacher ContestBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention

Mass Transit/Bus Sign

10 Ways to Be a Great DadDepartment of Social ServicesSilver

SneakersRobbett Advocacy Media Bronze

Cease the Grease – BusThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Honorable Mention

DoorhangerEnvironmental Vote Update – GillibrandGold CommunicationsBronze

Logo

Biofuel for ThoughtThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver

Arts+LabsMercuryBronze

CEEL LogoBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention

Most Original/Innovative Collateral Material

San Manuel, A New BeginningJohnsonClark AssociatesBronze

Ask the ExpertsWinning DirectionsHonorable Mention

Non-Mail Brochure

WCV Legislative Scorecard for 2007-2008The Connections GroupGold

Save Water BrochureThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver

BOMA – Guide to the Jungle of San Francisco Politics Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaBronze

Pickens Plan TabloidMercuryHonorable Mention

Direct Mail

Candidate

For President: Democrat

Pay EquityThe Strategy GroupGold

Obama for America Rally Sign CampaignA.B. Data, Ltd.Silver

They AgreeMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Obama Iowa Senior 2The Strategy GroupHonorable Mention

For President: Republican

Obama Gun ContrastThe Stoneridge GroupSilver

McCain Iwo JimaResponse AmericaBronze

For President: Other

Bring Ohio Back Direct Mail CampaignWinning DirectionsBronze

For U.S. Senate: Democrat

HopeMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Doing What’s RightMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

For U.S. Senate: Republican

Energy IndependenceMeridian Central Public AffairsSilver

Senator Lindsey Graham – Line in the SandFirst Tuesday StrategiesBronze

For U.S. House: Democrat

Haunted House Checkmate ConsultingGold

HandsMission ControlGold

Concrete Evidence of Pay-to-PlayThe Strategy GroupSilver

Dahlkemper for Congress – TimeTerris, Barnes & WaltersBronze

Barrow for Congress – BullTerris, Barnes & WaltersHonorable Mention

For U.S. House: Republican

Here’s the TruthJamestown AssociatesSilver

Make a DifferenceCurtis Scott Advertising, Inc.Bronze

Tooth FairyJC-Evans, Inc.Honorable Mention

For Governor: Democrat

Small TownMission ControlSilver

BlueprintKennedy CommunicationsBronze

Grandma Mollie Kennedy CommunicationsHonorable Mention

For Statewide Constitutional Office

Allen Alley for Treasurer Bio BrochureQuinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLCBronze

Peter Goldmark HarassmentNorthwest Passage ConsultingHonorable Mention

For State Legislature: Democrat

Leno for State Senate – Right Here Right NowWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver

Belt’s Bail BondsMammen Group, Inc.Bronze

FishyKennedy CommunicationsHonorable Mention

For State Legislature: Republican

Odd Man OutThe Stoneridge GroupSilver

Scott Bruun for State Representative – Important IssuesQuinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLCBronze

John Carona – Hard WorkAllyn & CompanyHonorable Mention

Jenkins Stunt DoubleThe Stoneridge GroupHonorable Mention

For National Organization

WindowsMoxie MediaGoldWar Hero?MSHC Partners Silver

The American Dream Message Audience & Presentation, Inc.Bronze

FlagMission ControlBronze

John McCain’s PhoneMission Control Honorable Mention

For State Organization

Barry’s Treasure Lisella Public Affairs, LLCSilver

NO!Kennedy CommunicationsBronze

Old EnoughMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

For Local/Municipal/Regional Candidate

Assault RifleKennedy CommunicationsGold

You’re FiredthetrazgroupSilver

Greer Redecorates50 Blue, LLCBronze

Pittsburgh StoryGold CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Lack of “Gumption”Rainmaker Media GroupHonorable Mention

Slate: Local

Hooters Lisella Public Affairs, LLCSilver

ClearCompass Media GroupBronze

A Better World Is PossibleWinning DirectionsHonorable Mention

Slate: Statewide

AFRW Shoe SlateFaulkner StrategiesBronze

Gay Marriage Slate CardStearns Consulting, LLCHonorable Mention

GOTV: Statewide

Vote for Change VOTE EARLYeye2eye CommunicationsSilver

Change Is Just a Vote Away (Obama/Nixon)Mack|Crounse GroupBronze

Obama Texas GOTV 3The Strategy GroupHonorable Mention

GOTV: Local

SoldierMack|Crounse GroupSilver

Chris Murphy “Buttons”360jmgBronze

Why Daddy Was a DemocratThe Chadderdon GroupHonorable Mention

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request

Meet Your New Voting Booth360jmgSilver

More of the SameMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Do You Commute?Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

Vote-by-Mail Chase One Little StampJPM&M, Inc.Silver

DogMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. Senate: Democrat

Vote Against Elizabeth DoleMack|Crounse GroupSilver

BlanketMission ControlBronze

Clear Choice (Shaheen)Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. Senate: Republican

Shaheen: Record BookPersuasion Partners, Inc.Bronze

Shaheen PinocchioFaulkner StrategiesHonorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. House: Democrat

Musgrave/Bush MSHC Partners Silver

SweetheartMission Control Bronze

Realtors PAC – DoorsTerris, Barnes & WaltersHonorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. House: Republican

A Record of Working for West Virginia Families Cornerstone SolutionsSilver

Convict Innovative AdvertisingBronze

Many FacesInnovative AdvertisingHonorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: State Legislature: Democrat

Not a HeroMack|Crounse GroupSilver

TrainPolka ConsultingBronze

SacrificeMSHC Partners Honorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: State Legislature: Republican

BubblesBieber CommunicationsSilver

Jackson ResponseJohnsonClark AssociatesBronze

Training Wheels Bieber CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: Governor: Democrat

Big PerksThomas Mills Communications, Inc.Silver

FabricThomas Mills Communications, Inc.Bronze

TrainsThomas Mills Communications, Inc.Honorable Mention

Independent Expenditure Campaign: Statewide Constitutional Office

Fair and BalancedMSHC Partners Silver

Membership Political Mail

MeltdownMack|Crounse GroupGold

Rumors Mack|Crounse GroupSilver

Big OilMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Penguins...Mission ControlHonorable MentionAn American StoryMSHC Partners Honorable Mention

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For Coordinated Campaign: Democrat

NowhereKennedy CommunicationsSilver

WhopperKennedy CommunicationsBronze

America’s VeteransPetel & Co.Honorable Mention

National Grassroots: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Outsource. Downsize. Shutdown.Mack|Crounse GroupSilver

Obama StoryMack|Crounse GroupBronze

State/Local Grassroots: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

The Great OutdoorsMSHC Partners Silver

Greetings From CarsonCrotty Consulting, Inc.Bronze

Who Can You Trust?Gold CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language: For President

Who’s He Listening To? (California Primary)360jmg Silver

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language: U.S. House

Bilingual Health CareGold CommunicationsBronze

GuiltyCheckmate ConsultingHonorable Mention

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language: Local/Municipal/Regional

Greer Redecorates (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCSilver

Principal for Change (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCBronze

Immigrant’s JourneyStearns Consulting, LLCHonorable Mention

Best Use of Humor

Milk a Cow360jmg Silver

High-FivePetel & Co.Bronze

Bush’s Biggest FanMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Merry Christmas to Me!thetrazgroupHonorable Mention

Best Use of Illustration

“King of Big Oil” Rhyming Cartoon360jmgSilver

CrushedMoxie MediaBronze

What’s With Mike Erickson?Winning MarkHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: President

McCain & Palin: Out of TouchMack|Crounse GroupSilver

TargetMission Control Bronze

Killing the Middle ClassMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: U.S. Senate

Sununu EconomyMack|Crounse GroupSilver

Bush-Cheney-SmithMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Wrong Is WrongMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: U.S. House

SweetheartMission ControlGold

Stivers “Million Dollars”King Strategic Communications, Inc.Silver

Two of a KindMSHC PartnersBronze

AbandonedMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: Statewide

End of the LineThe Strategy GroupSilverBest Use of Negative/Contrast: Local/Municipal/Regional

Barry’s Treasure Lisella Public Affairs, LLCGold

FishyKennedy CommunicationsSilver

Lack of “Gumption”Rainmaker Media GroupBronze

The Sileo FamilySmith Communications, LLCHonorable Mention

Ballot

For Statewide Campaign

Beach ClosedWampold StrategiesSilver

Defend Oregon – TrickedTerris, Barnes & WaltersBronze

No on 101Veridus Bronze

Outdoor MemoriesWampold StrategiesHonorable Mention

For County Campaign

Bake Sale50 Blue, LLCGold

Promises50 Blue, LLCGoldYes on B – PuzzleTerris, Barnes & WaltersSilver

Yes on B, San Francisco – Lifesaver Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver

The Secret Is OutCornerstone SolutionsBronze

Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention

For City Campaign

Beware Imprenta Communications Group, Inc.Gold

Yes on D, San Francisco – Sitting by the Dock of the Bay

Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver

Help This Piggie Support Our MarketNorthwest Passage ConsultingBronze

Welcome to Charter Public SchoolsMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

For National Organization

You Are Their Only VoiceWinning MarkGold

For State Organization

TRUST Welchert & Britz, Inc.Silver

For Local/Municipal Organization

Trap50 Blue, LLCGold

Yes on D – SteppingTerris, Barnes & WaltersSilver

SprinklersWelchert & Britz, Inc.Bronze

Huntington’s Natural BeautyThe Chadderdon GroupHonorable Mention

For Membership Organization

You Are Their Only VoiceWinning MarkGold

Trap50 Blue, LLCSilver

Emergency GatefoldStearns Consulting, LLC Bronze

No on 10Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

For Public Agency

Yes on A – ImagineTerris, Barnes & WaltersSilver

Localized Districts: LAUSD – Measure QThe Lew Edwards GroupBronze

Seconds Count: Cathedral City Sponsored Mailer The Lew Edwards GroupHonorable Mention

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request

Texas Two Stamp Message Audience & Presentation, Inc. Gold

Vote-by-Mail Chase

San Marcos No on O Absentee ChaseTom Shepard & Associates, Inc.Silver

GOTV: Statewide

No on 101VeridusBronze

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

BewareImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Gold

FutureImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Silver

Measure V Trabajos Perdidos Bieber Communication/Schubert Flint Public AffairsBronze

Yes on O “Bilingual” – Westminster School DistrictThe Lew Edwards GroupBronze

Filipino Veterans Fight for DemocracyImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Honorable Mention

Yes on A, San Francisco – Our Community’s Healthcare Hub Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media Honorable Mention

Best Use of Humor

Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsBronze

Misplaced Priorities (Proposition B)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down GuysThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver

Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsBronze

Misplaced Priorities (Proposition B)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention

Best Use of Illustration

A Better World Is Possible Winning DirectionsSilver

Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsBronze

Misplaced Priorities (Proposition B)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention

Fort Worth Bond Proposition OneThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Honorable Mention

Public Affairs

For Federal Government Persuasion

WindMercury SilverJohn McCain Didn’t Care Enougheye2eye Communications Bronze

For State Government Persuasion

Sumner Resorts Harrah’s KansasDAVIESSilver

For County Government Persuasion

Smoke-Free Northern Kentucky Competing RightsThe Strategy GroupBronze

Promises (Variable Data)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention

For City Government Persuasion

Quarry Falls – San DiegoDAVIES Silver

Sick Day Kennedy Communications Bronze

For National Organization

Disappearing BabyThe Lukens CompanyGold

Families Moxie MediaSilver

AAPC Call for EntriesWinning DirectionsBronze

Represent MeMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

For State Organization

Diapers Mission ControlSilver

EC/Prevention FirstMack|Crounse GroupBronze

We Believe in Planned ParenthoodMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

For Local/Municipal Organization

Smoke-Free DallasAllyn & Company Silver

Call for ChangeKennedy Communications Bronze

Promises (Variable Data)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention

For Public Agency

Overwhelming ResponseBieber CommunicationsSilver

Go HomeBieber CommunicationsBronze

Your Ideas: School District Public Affairs MailThe Lew Edwards GroupHonorable Mention

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For Membership Organization

Wake Up Wal-Mart: Evangelical Candlelight Vigil360jmg Silver

Wake Up Wal-Mart: Civil Rights360jmg Bronze

Change Is in the Aireye2eye Communications Bronze

Promises (Variable Data)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention

Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Cease the Grease MailerThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver

A Trabajar!Mack|Crounse Group Bronze

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Who Really Supports Veterans?eye2eye CommunicationsSilver

Macias – FurnitureMurphy Turner and AssociatesBronze

Field

Candidate

Best Volunteer Recruitment Program

Human Rights Campaign’s Camp Equality ’08 Campaign CampsGrassroots SolutionsSilverBest Use of New Technology

Barack Obama Neighbor-to-NeighborBlue State Digital Gold

GPS Tracking of CanvassersFieldWorksSilver

VoIP SurveyingAGI SMARTechBronze

Obama for America MicrotargetingStrategic TelemetryHonorable Mention

Best Doorhanger: Republican

Beck Doorhanger thetrazgroupBronzeMcCain/Palin DoorhangerThe Stoneridge GroupHonorable Mention

Best Walk Piece: Democrat

Energy WalkcardMack|Crounse GroupBronze

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin WalkpiecePetel & Co. Honorable Mention

Best Walk Piece: Republican

Meet Chris thetrazgroupSilver

Allen Alley for Treasurer Walk PieceQuinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLCBronze

Affordability AgendathetrazgroupHonorable Mention

Ballot

Best Volunteer Recruitment Program

Organizational Development for a Decline to Sign CampaignGrassroots SolutionsBronze

Minneapolis Strong Schools Strong City ReferendumGrassroots SolutionsHonorable Mention

Best GOTV Program

Vote Yes Minnesota: Campus Get-Out-the-Vote ProgramGrassroots SolutionsBronze

Best Use of New Technology

Text Message to Find Your Polling PlaceMobile Commons Gold

Best Doorhanger

BewareImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Bronze

Public Affairs

Best Volunteer Recruitment Program

Pickens Plan Field CampaignNetwork RelationsSilver

Trick or VoteBus FederationBronze

Fundraising

Candidate

Prospect Mailer: Political Party

Majority BuildersThe Stoneridge GroupBronzeJindal Gala – Fleur di LisInnovative AdvertisingHonorable Mention

House Mailer: U.S. Senate

Bob Schaffer Emergency Media AppealThe Lukens CompanyBronze

House Mailer: Governor

Steak InviteFaulkner StrategiesGold

Best Use of Breakthrough Internet Fundraising Technique

Barack Obama Grassroots MatchBlue State Digital Gold

ElephantTrakkereNilsson International, LLCSilver

WelcomeBackTim.com: Coordinated Raising With VideoBlackrock AssociatesBronze

McCain-Palin 2008 Search Marketing Campaign Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Best Use of E-mail to Raise Money

smartcommunicator E-mail ModuleAGI SMARTechBronze

Fill Rick’s BootsBlackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention

Best Use of User-Generated Content to Raise Funds (YouTube)

The Darcy Burner Online Town Hall on IraqLaguens Kully Klose Partners Bronze

Ballot

Best Use of Breakthrough Internet Fundraising Technique

The Wedding Registry: No on 8Blackrock AssociatesSilver

Public Affairs

House Mailer: State Grassroots/Issue Advocacy/Public Affairs

CSPF Save Our State Parks CampaignAdams Hussey & AssociatesSilver

CSPF Save Our State Parks Map MailingAdams Hussey & AssociatesBronze

Put Prevention FirstMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention

PAC/Trade Association Program

FIREPAC BrochureMack|Crounse GroupSilver

Internet: Fundraising Program

RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

RNC Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Internet

Candidate

Persuasion Online Advertising: President

Faux Video Fundraising AdsMSHC PartnersBronze

Hippie Hillary Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising: U.S. Senate

McConnell CountdownMSHC PartnersBronze

Sununu on the IssuesConnell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising: U.S. House

He Can’t Hide Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Robotic Bush/MyersMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising: State Legislature

Fried ChickenMSHC PartnersBronze

290 VotesCompass Media GroupHonorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising: Independent Expenditure Campaign

CoinConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Truth Fights Back Blue State Digital Bronze

Bush-McCain QuizMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Humor

AliensConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Pork SurveyConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Hippie HillaryConnell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Rudy Giuliani: Urban Legend International Association of Fire Fighters Silver

McConnell CountdownMSHC PartnersBronze

Worst Ever? Maybe Not.MSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Web Animation/Web Video: President

SealMH MediaSilver

BusfullMacWilliams Kirchner Sanders & PartnersBronze

Obamatch QuizNew Media CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Web Animation/Web Video: U.S. Senate

True to MaineDevine MulveyBronze

McConnell Senate Committee ’08 – SchumerMcCarthy Marcus Hennings, Ltd.Honorable Mention

Web Animation/Web Video: U.S. House

BobbleheadDevine MulveyGold

Letters From TravisBrabenderCoxBronze

Reichert on the IssuesConnell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Web Animation/Web Video: Statewide

Running Rich – Crites for Attorney GeneralCommunications Counsel, Inc.Bronze

Aliens Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Web Animation/Web Video: Local

Sanchez Flash AnimationLeft Coast Communications Silver

Best Blog Ad

Toilet Paper Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Pork SurveyConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Neiman-MarxistMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Best Blog

McCainBlogette.com (Candidate)Iguana, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of E-Mail/Viral Marketing

Spending HoleMeridian Pacific, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of New Technology

Barack Obama Neighbor-to-NeighborBlue State Digital Gold

Interactive Mapping Widgets: Senator Tim JohnsonBlackrock AssociatesSilver

ElephantSchedulereNilsson International, LLCBronze

2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention

Best Use of Search Engine Marketing

McCain-Palin 2008 Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

RNC Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Optimizing Google Adwords: Dick DurbinBlackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention

Best Use of Game Technology

Blunt Document Destroyer: Taking Down Governor BluntBlackrock AssociatesGold

Dress Like PalinMSHC PartnersSilver

Pork InvadersConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of Mobile Technology

Obama MobileDistributive NetworksGold

Best Use of Facebook

Barack Obama Facebook ConnectBlue State Digital Silver

Best Use of a Viral Video

Donna Edwards for Congress: Trick or TreatGMMBBronze

Website: National Organization

2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsSilver

Democrats.orgBlue State DigitalBronze

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VOTE411Kennedy CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Website: State Organization

JayNixon.com: Engaging the GrassrootsBlackrock AssociatesBronze

Republican Party of Pennsylvania – PAGOP.orgCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention

Website: Local Organization

Fiona Ma for California State AssemblyBlackrock AssociatesSilver

Latino Inaugural Gala 2009Plus ThreeBronze

Website: Landing Page

Sanchez Flash WebsiteLeft Coast Communications Silver

Mary Landrieu for Senate Splash PageBlackrock AssociatesBronze

No Good NickKennedy Communications Honorable Mention

McCain Health Care Tax CalculatorMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Website: Best Use of Humor

Dress Like PalinMSHC PartnersSilver

What Would Todd Do?Kennedy Communications Bronze

Tony the PhonyCompass Media GroupHonorable Mention

Website: Best Use of Negative/Contrast

America’s Worst GovernorProof Interactive Silver

What DeLay Taught McCaulMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc. Bronze

290 VotesCompass Media GroupHonorable Mention

Website: Candidate: President

BarackObama.comBlue State Digital GoldMcCain for PresidentNew Media Communications Bronze

Website: Candidate: U.S. Senate: Democrat

Mary Landrieu for SenateBlackrock AssociatesBronze

TimJohnson.com Blackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention

Website: Candidate: U.S. Senate: Republican

JohnCornyn.comUpstream CommunicationsSilver

Jim DeMint for U.S. Senate, www.jimdemint.comUnder the Power LinesBronze

Friends of Gordon Smith – GordonSmith.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention

Website: Candidate: U.S. House: Democrat

Mazie Hirono for CongressNGP SoftwareBronze

MarkSchauer.comBuzzMaker, LLCHonorable Mention

Website: Candidate: U.S. House: Republican

Steveforus.comThe Stoneridge GroupBronze

Ballot

Persuasion Online Advertising for State Campaigns

Laura WebJoe Slade White & CompanyGold

Yeson1and2.com HighGround, Inc.Silver

Yes on Proposition 8 Online Advertising CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Missouri Renewables Video Banner AdMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising for County Campaigns

Save San Francisco General HospitalSpot-on.comSilver

CTP Gas Banner AdsMSHC PartnersBronze

Best Use of Web Animation/Web Video

Republicans Against 8 – Join Us!/Defend FreedomRSC Partners, Inc.Silver

Stop Lawsuit Abuse in Arizona – No on 201 VideoIntegrated Web StrategyBronze

Best Blog Ad

Yes on Proposition 8 Online Advertising CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Best Blog

Stop Slots DailyBuzzMaker, LLCBronze

Best Use of E-Mail/Viral Marketing

Yes on 411 The Ritz Carlton, Paradise Valley Integrated Web StrategySilver

Stop Lawsuit Abuse in Arizona – No on 201Integrated Web StrategyBronze

Yes on Proposition 8 E-mail Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Best Use of New Technology

Yes on Proposition 8 Online Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Save San Francisco General HospitalSpot-on.comBronze

The Wedding Registry: No on 8Blackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention

Best Use of Search Engine Marketing

Yes on Proposition 8 Search Marketing Campaign Schubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Best Use of Facebook

Save JROTC Facebook DoorhangerJKW Political ConsultingBronze

Website: Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Read the Fine PrintBlue State DigitalBronze

Website: State Ballot

No on Proposition 8 CampaignBlackrock AssociatesSilver

South Dakota Healthy Families: No on Measure 11Blue State Digital Bronze

Yes on Proposition 8: Protect Marriage WebsiteSchubert Flint Public AffairsHonorable Mention

Website: County Ballot

CTP Proposition M WebsiteMSHC PartnersBronze

Clean Up the Shipyard WebsiteStearns Consulting, LLCHonorable Mention

Website: City Ballot

Seattle Parks for All WebsiteMercurySilver

Public Affairs

Persuasion Online Advertising for State/National Campaign

NegotiationsBrabenderCoxSilver

Build AmericaThe New Media FirmBronze

Coin Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Persuasion Online Advertising for County Campaigns

Save San Francisco General Hospital Spot-on.comSilver

Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Humor

Do It in the Booth Zoon PolitikonGold

True GritZoon PolitikonSilver

The InsurAnimals: Episode 1North Woods AdvertisingBronze

Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Palin Video AdMSHC PartnersGold

HeadlinesBrabenderCoxBronzeFan Mail BrabenderCoxHonorable Mention

Best Use of Web Animation/Web Video

Stand Tall for America: Morning in AmericaGMMBGold

The InsurAnimals North Woods AdvertisingSilver

FTTH ExafloodMercuryBronze

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Web Video720 StrategiesHonorable Mention

Best Blog Ad

IAVA Soldier Blog AdsMSHC Partners Silver

PanCAN Blog AdsMSHC PartnersBronze

Yes on Proposition 8 Online Advertising CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention

Best Blog

Wal-Mart WatchBlue State Digital BronzeMcCainBlogette.com (Public Affairs)Iguana, Inc.Honorable Mention

Best Use of E-mail/Viral Marketing

Debbie Shank Has Paid EnoughBlue State DigitalGold

The Bush-McCain Challenge (Planned Parenthood)Laguens Kully Klose PartnersSilver

Yes on Proposition 8 E-mail Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of New Technology

ACCCE Power HouseVirilionGold

VOTE411Kennedy CommunicationsSilver

Brennan Center Student Voting GuideBlue State Digital Bronze

2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention

Best Use of Search Engine Marketing

RNC Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver

Yes on Proposition 8 Search Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of Game Technology

Bush Moving DayMSHC PartnersGold

Best Use of Mobile Technology

Human Rights Campaign Mobile CampaignMSHC PartnersBronze

Cherry Tree Mobile & Rock the Vote GOTV TextCherry Tree Mobile MediaHonorable Mention

Best Use of Facebook

Pledge to End Breast CancerGrassroots EnterpriseSilver

Best Use of a Viral Video

The Great SchlepLiberty Concepts, Inc.Gold

Maybe It’s Your Civic Duty Not to VoteBus FederationSilver

Fork You Innovative AdvertisingBronze

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Viral Video720 StrategiesHonorable Mention

Website: State/National Campaign

NJREBEL.comWinning StrategiesSilver

National Republican Senatorial Committee – NRSC.orgCampaign SolutionsBronze

Video Game Voters NetworkGrassroots EnterpriseHonorable Mention

Website: Best Use of Humor

The Great Schlep Liberty Concepts, Inc.Gold

Bush Moving Day MSHC PartnersSilver

Lou Dobbs for GovernorBlue State Digital Bronze

Americans for Higher TaxesBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention

Website: Best Use of Negative/Contrast

www.leadershipforamericasfuture.com McNally Temple Associates, Inc.Bronze

New Hampshire TownBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention

Website: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Microsoft: Voices for Innovation Adfero GroupSilver

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Newspaper

Candidate

Full Page: State

Identity TheftGuidant StrategiesSilver

Between the LinesHackney & HackneyBronze

Full Page: Local

No Deal for Wall StreetRainmaker Media GroupSilver

RoadmapBrabenderCoxBronze

A Better LifeNovak Media, Inc.Honorable Mention

Full Page: Organization

Virgil Goode Job Loss360jmgSilver

Worker Intimidation AdBerman and CompanyBronze

Less Than Full Page: State

No Deal for Wall StreetRainmaker Media GroupSilver

Too Much?Hackney & HackneyBronze

Thanks, Capt. Ted!Hackney & HackneyHonorable Mention

Less Than Full Page: Local

Lambert for JudgeThe Casale GroupSilver

Less Than Full Page: Organization

Goode Soldier360jmgSilver

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Virgil Goode Job Loss360jmgSilver

Ballot

For Statewide Campaign

SpadeaThe Strategy GroupBronze

RiskyWelchert & Britz, Inc.Honorable Mention

For County Campaign

CompeteWelchert & Britz, Inc.Silver

For City Campaign

Seattle Needs Good ParksMercurySilver

1990 (copy)Welchert & Britz, Inc.Bronze

Yes on 411 – Paradise ValleyHighGround, Inc.Honorable Mention

For State Organization

SwitzerHackney & HackneyBronze

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

TRUST Welchert & Britz, Inc.Bronze

Bilingual/Multilingual/ Foreign Language

BillsImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Bronze

BewareImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Honorable Mention

Public Affairs

For Federal Government Persuasion

HandshakeJonathan Varner & AssociatesGold

Pickens Plan PrintMercurySilver

CN’s Acquisition of the EJ&E RailwayBurson-MarstellerBronze

Shopping BagMercuryHonorable Mention

For State Government Persuasion

Out ThereBrabenderCoxSilver

AT&T EngageMercurySilver

AT&T LatimerMercuryBronze

AT&T WhateverMercuryHonorable Mention

For County Government Persuasion

Skate Board (English)50 Blue, LLCSilver

Gas (English)50 Blue, LLCBronze

Closed for Business (English)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention

For National Organization

Worst Unionized Teacher Contest Rotten Apple AdBerman and CompanySilver

Concerned About Barack Obama? You Should Be.Jamestown AssociatesBronze

Teachers Union BulliesBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention

For State Organization

SteelersBrabenderCoxSilver

Drawing a Bead...Hackney & HackneyBronze

Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Rain Lady (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCSilver

Shell Game (Kreyol)50 Blue, LLCBronze

Shell Game (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention

Phones

Candidate

Automated Calls: National Grassroots

Elizabeth Edwards: No to McCain Health Care PlanStones’ PhonesBronze

Automated Calls: State/Local Grassroots

Leach Williams/RendellCPEC, LLCSilver

Fighting BackWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

He Ran a Smear Campaign Against Us!Executive Communications, Inc.Honorable Mention

Automated Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Florida Campaign for Change – Miami Volunteer RecruitmentWinning Connections, Inc.Silver

Mi Amigo, Señor ObamaZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Courting Filipino VotersZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention

Automated Calls: National Organization

Mrs. VEEP Can TeachZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Automated Calls: State Organization

Henry Jones Is One of UsZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Automated Calls: Local Organization

Protect Your Second Amendment RightsThe Casale GroupBronze

Automated Calls: President

Mama ObamaZata|3 Consulting Silver

Press 1 for Text, Press 2 for E-mailZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Largest U.S. Campaign Crowd Ever Winning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention

Automated Calls: U.S. House

Mimi Called Him Darlin’Zata|3 ConsultingGold

Seniors Unite!ConnectCallUSA.comSilver

DC Doesn’t Like MeConnectCallUSA.comBronze

Last Minute Testimonial for a Blue DogZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention

Automated Calls: Governor

She Didn’t Use the “T” Word Zata|3 ConsultingSilver

To Serve and RebutZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Pure Nirvana Down BallotZata|3 Consulting Honorable Mention

Automated Calls: Statewide Constitutional Office

Philly Down BallotCPEC, LLCSilver

Showdown in the Show-Me State Zata|3 ConsultingBronze

Automated Calls: Best Use of Humor

Trick or Vote Event Notification CallPoliticalRobocalls.comGold

Mississippi JohnZata|3 ConsultingSilver

Automated Calls: Local Government

Don’t Support This One – He Doesn’t Support Us!Executive Communications, Inc.Silver

It’s Not His ChoiceZata|3 ConsultingBronze

You’re Never Too Cool for School!Stones’ PhonesHonorable Mention

Automated Calls: Contrast/Negative

Mimi Called Him Darlin’ Zata|3 ConsultingSilver

Huffman Hit F/MCPEC, LLCBronze

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Republican Scorned Zata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention

Automated Calls: Independent Expenditure Campaign: Federal: Democrat

Ozinga and Blagojevich Sittin’ in a Tree Stones’ PhonesSilver

Automated Calls: Independent Expenditure Campaign: State: Democrat

Remember When...CPEC, LLCSilver

Live Calls: State/ Local Grassroots

Dump DenhamZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Live Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Florida Hispanic Early Vote for the Campaign for ChangeWinning Connections, Inc.Silver

Obama Bilingual ’08 in Nevada and OhioZata|3 Consulting Bronze

Cuban Accent SpanishZata|3 Consulting Honorable Mention

Live Calls: National Organization

Turning North Carolina Red to Blue With a Little GreenWinning Connections, Inc.Silver

Give the Middle Class a BreakWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: State Organization

But Will They See the Ads?Stones’ PhonesSilver

GOTV Call for Evergreen Progress Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Buckeye TeachersZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention

Live Calls: President

The Ultimate One-Stop ShopStones’ PhonesSilver

Election Day Troubleshooting in Nevada and OhioZata|3 Consulting Bronze

Live Calls: U.S. Senate

Franken for SenateWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Begich Down the StretchZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention

Live Calls: U.S. House

Free Home DeliveryZata|3 ConsultingSilver

Skelly for CongressWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Bill Foster Triumphs in Former Republican StrongholdThe Clinton GroupHonorable Mention

Live Calls: Governor

Markell for GovernorWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

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Live Calls: Statewide Constitutional Office

Only a Heartbeat AwayStones’ PhonesBronze

Bullock for Attorney GeneralWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention

Live Calls: State Government

Last Minute TurnoutWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: Local Government

When a Win Isn’t a WinStones’ PhonesBronze

Live Calls: Contrast/Negative

Georgia Families Are SufferingWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Lummis’ Behavior as Unethical as Cubin’sWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention

Live Calls: Independent Expenditure Campaign: Federal: Democrat

Turning North Carolina Red to Blue With a Little GreenWinning Connections, Inc.Silver

Give the Middle Class a BreakWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Most Innovative Use of Automated Technology

Neighborhood VoicesSpoken HubGold

Building Franken’s ArmyStones’ PhonesSilver

Press 1 for Text, Press 2 for E-mailZata|3 Consulting Bronze

Wait, Wait Do Tell Me (Who You’re Supporting) Stones’ PhonesHonorable Mention

Best Use of Telephone Town Hall Call/Forum Call

Accountability UpdateStones’ PhonesBronze

Luv Ya But I Gotta Run...Zata|3 Consulting Honorable Mention

Ballot

Automated Calls: Statewide Campaign

Martin SheenJohnsonClark AssociatesGold

Look a TAD Lower Down the BallotZata|3 ConsultingSilver

Yes on Proposition 8: The Obama Call Schubert Flint Public AffairsBronze

Automated Calls: County Campaign

Don’t Stop at the TopStones’ PhonesSilver

All This Without a Tax Hike?Zata|3 Consulting Bronze

Automated Calls: National Organization

You Call That Hunting?Zata|3 ConsultingBronze

Automated Calls: State Organization

Clean Water RendellCPEC, LLCSilver

Live Calls: Statewide Campaign

Protect South Dakota Families Winning Connections, Inc.Silver

Fed Up With Taxes MaineThe Clinton GroupBronze

Live Calls: County Campaign

San MateoZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Live Calls: National Organization

Like Fish in a BarrelZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Live Calls: State Organization

Stopping Amendment 46Winning Connections, Inc.Silver

Live Calls: Local/Municipal Organization

Standing Up to the Coal CompanyWinning Connections, Inc.Silver

Live Calls: Membership Organization

Montana Planned Parenthood – Decline to Sign!Winning Connections, Inc.SilverYour Union Says No to Proposition 8Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Mi Familia Vota – No on 200!Winning Connections, Inc.Silver

Public Affairs

Automated Calls: Federal Government Persuasion

Regulate, Don’t Rider HateStones’ PhonesBronze

Carrots for CAFEWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention

Automated Calls: County Government Persuasion

No County for Old MenZata|3 Consulting Bronze

Automated Calls: State Government Persuasion

Can You Hear Me Now?Zata|3 Consulting Silver

Automated Calls: National Organization

The Early Vote Gets the WinStones’ PhonesSilver

Carrots for CAFE Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Automated Calls: Local/Municipal Organization

Warning! Detour AheadConnectCallUSA.comBronze

Automated Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

No Loss in TranslationStones’ PhonesBronze

Live Calls: Federal Government Persuasion

Bridge Loan for the Auto IndustryExecutive Communications, Inc.Silver

You Gotta Fight! For Your Right! To Unionize!Stones’ Phones Bronze

Thank You, FreshmanWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention

Live Calls: State Government Persuasion

Looking a Quarterhorse in the MouthZata|3 ConsultingSilver

Thanks, Gov!Executive Communications, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: County Government Persuasion

Browbeating in BrowardZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Letter to the EditorExecutive Communications, Inc.Honorable Mention

Live Calls: City Government Persuasion

Looking a Quarterhorse in the MouthZata|3 ConsultingSilver

Live Calls: National Organization

Thank You, FreshmanWinning Connections, Inc.Silver

Let’s Get ’Em Talking!Executive Communications, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: State Organization

We Are America Alliance Recruitment GOTV Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: Local/Municipal Organization

Wal-Mart NIMBYExecutive Communications, Inc.Bronze

Live Calls: Membership Organization

Thanks Barack!Executive Communications, Inc.Bronze

Most Innovative Use of Automated Technology

Communicating Down UnderStones’ PhonesSilver

Best Use of 800 Technology

Stop the Cuts!Stones’ PhonesGold

Best Use of Telephone Town Hall Call/Forum Call

Held at GunpointZata|3 ConsultingSilver

Iowa’s KatrinaZata|3 ConsultingBronze

Freshman Telephone Town HallZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention

Radio

Candidate

President

Obama for America: Buttercow LadyObama Media TeamBronze

Obama for America: “Because”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention

U.S. Senate

BlessedEdmonds AssociatesBronze

U.S. House

“Brickhouse” – Driehaus for CongressFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Bronze

Statewide Constitutional Office

Jim McIntire for State TreasurerNorthwest Passage ConsultingBronze

State Legislature

Always ThereCompass Media GroupBronze

PlaneScout CommunicationsHonorable Mention

Local/Municipal/Regional

Big RockJohnsonClark AssociatesSilver

Cathi Compton for JudgePaschall Strategic CommunicationsBronze

Circus at City Hall1st Strike CreativeHonorable Mention

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Sueño AmericanoMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Silver

Que Sueñen en GrandeMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Bronze

Best Use of Humor

Going for GoldRabin Strasberg MediaGold

Ballot BoxBerman and CompanySilver

Jim Slattery for U.S. Senate – “Debate Duck”North Woods AdvertisingBronze

Max Baucus for Senate: Burger BonanzaGMMBHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Gone, GoneThe Jackson GroupGold

Jim Slattery for U.S. Senate – “Merci, Pat Roberts”North Woods AdvertisingSilver

“You’re Out” – Pryor for State HouseFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Bronze

DoublespeakHackney & HackneyHonorable Mention

Ballot

For Statewide Campaign

Invasion of the Two-Faced LawyersHackney & HackneyGold

“Doctor Daughter” – Washington’s Yes on I-100Fletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Silver

Nancy’s ExplanationFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Silver

Voices – Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights ActRandle CommunicationsBronze

“No Place” – Washington’s Yes on I-100Fletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Honorable Mention

For City Campaign

SommersworthThe New Media FirmBronze

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Yes on Proposition 8 – “It’s Already Happened”Schubert Flint Public AffairsSilver

Massachusetts FamiliesThe New Media FirmBronze

Best Use of Humor

Invasion of the Two-Faced LawyersHackney & HackneySilver

Public Affairs

For Federal Government Persuasion

Democracy for America – “$30 Bill”North Woods AdvertisingSilver

“Call” – Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeAllan B. Crow & AssociatesBronze

Rip Van WinkleRBI Strategies & ResearchHonorable Mention

For State Government Persuasion

A Road Is a Road Prairie Fire Communications Silver

For National Organization

How to Go Duck Hunting Without Ducks – A GuideRBI Strategies & ResearchSilver

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For State Organization

Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut – “New Day”North Woods AdvertisingSilver

Voter Fraud – Ohio Republican PartyCommunications Counsel, Inc.BronzeFor Public Agency

Save Water. Nothing Can Replace It – 60 SecondThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver

Best Use of Humor

“Call” – Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeAllan B. Crow & AssociatesSilver

UHCF – “Governor’s Office”North Woods AdvertisingBronze

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

LobbyistThe New Media FirmSilver

Television

Candidate

Presidential Primary: Democrat

The 3 a.m. AdPenn, Schoen & BerlandSilver

Job InterviewMurphy Putnam MediaBronze

Obama for America: “Mother”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention

Presidential Primary: Republican

My Christmas StoryMH MediaGold

Romney for President – “Searched”McCarthy Marcus Hennings, Ltd.Silver

Chuck Norris Approved – PrimaryDresner, Wickers & Associates, LLCBronze

“TESTED”: 60Chris Mottola Consulting, Inc.Honorable Mention

Presidential General Election: Democrat

Country I LoveObama Media Team Silver

BusterObama Media TeamBronze

Obama for America: “I Believe”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention

Presidential General Election: Republican

Never Find Out – PuzzleLukas MediaSilver “LOVE”: 60Chris Mottola Consulting, Inc.Bronze

John McCain for President “Celeb” TV Strategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention

U.S. Senate: Democrat

HumbledMurphy Putnam MediaGold

KitchenJoe Slade White and CompanySilver

Rocking ChairsSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsBronze

Mark Warner for Senate: Budget MessGMMBHonorable Mention

U.S. Senate: Republican

Lamar Alexander for Senate CampaignStrategic Perception, Inc.Silver

Lamar Alexander for Senate “Good 60”Strategic Perception, Inc.Bronze

McConnell Senate Committee ’08 – “Cares”McCarthy Marcus Hennings, Ltd.Honorable Mention

U.S. House: Democrat

Alan Grayson for Congress – “Case Closed” North Woods AdvertisingGold

Not EasyMurphy Putnam MediaSilver

RunningMurphy Putnam MediaBronze

Front DoorMurphy Putnam MediaHonorable Mention

U.S. House: Republican

FatherBrabenderCoxSilver

Greg Walden Right Here Right NowThe Victory GroupBronze

VolcanoBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention

Ose for Congress “Mapquest” TVMcNally Temple Associates, Inc.Honorable Mention

Statewide Constitutional Office: Democrat

BlessedDavid Browne & AssociatesGold

MotivationMurphy Putnam MediaSilver

BackwardsMurphy Putnam MediaBronze

How Jay Nixon Won a Red State in a BlowoutThe Campaign GroupHonorable Mention

Statewide Constitutional Office: Republican

Kick A #1Alfano CommunicationsSilver

Jindal for Governor “You Can’t Stop Corruption”OnMessage, Inc.Bronze

Jeff Cloud – FamilyThe Strategy Group for MediaHonorable Mention

State Legislature: Democrat

Hole Scout CommunicationsSilver

Brighter FutureDavid Browne & AssociatesBronze

All Three SeeChange MediaHonorable Mention

State Legislature: Republican

Childish MudslingerSamuel M. Goldstein Productions, Inc.Bronze

Tough MountainThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Honorable Mention

Local/Municipal/Regional

Blair Jennings Rachel Sottile AdFirst Tuesday StrategiesBronze

How Michael Nutter Surged From 5th to 1stThe Campaign GroupHonorable Mention

Independent/ Third Party

ExpectWild Bunch ConsultingGold

TrickleAdelstein | ListonSilver

CliffAdelstein | ListonBronze

CrueltyWild Bunch ConsultingHonorable Mention

Best Use of Humor

DSCC-IE Minnesota: “Running Man”GMMBGold

ChildrenDavid Browne & AssociatesSilver

Mumbo JumboDavid Browne & AssociatesBronze

Hey ElkScott Howell & CompanyHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: President

JudgmentTruthandHope.org PACGold

Obama for America: “90 Percent”Obama Media TeamSilver

Thank John McCainTruthandHope.org PACBronze

PauseLaguens Kully Klose PartnersHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: Senate/House/Statewide

Donna Edwards for Congress: StakeoutGMMBSilver

DSCC-IE Minnesota: “Running Man”GMMBBronze

Lincoln Diaz-Balart “Police”The Victory GroupBronze

SeatAdelstein | ListonHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast: State Legislature/Local/Municipal/Regional

Wife BeaterThe Jackson GroupGold

Bush GuyThe Jackson GroupSilver

Prey, South Carolina Senate DemocratsAllan B. Crow & AssociatesSilver

“Diane’s Story” – Schneider for State HouseFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Bronze

“My Cancer Swalm” – Accountability ColoradoFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Bronze

No ExperienceThe Jackson GroupHonorable Mention

Non-Broadcast Video

South Side GirlMurphy Putnam MediaGold

Republican National Committee – Sarah Palin Bio Strategic Perception, Inc.Silver

Republican National Committee – John McCain BioStrategic Perception, Inc.Bronze

John McCain for President “Tiny 60”Strategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention

Best Cable-Only Broadcast

SignsThe Parkside GroupSilver

Obama for America: “Fundamentals’”Obama Media TeamBronze

Obama for America: “No Maverick”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention

Television Ad: More Than 60 Seconds

Barack Obama – American Stories, American SolutionsObama Media TeamGold

Obama for America: “Defining Moment”Obama Media TeamSilver

KitchenJoe Slade White and CompanyBronze

Minute – INObama Media TeamHonorable Mention

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Dos CarasMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Gold

Sueño AmericanoMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Silver

Las AmericasMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Bronze “Dos Gotas” – Taddeo for CongressFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Honorable Mention

Best Use of Personality/Celebrity

BarneyObama Media TeamSilver

Quico Canseco – RangerThe Strategy Group for MediaSilver

Obama for America: “Embrace”Obama Media TeamBronzeJohn McCain for President “Celeb” TVStrategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention

Ballot

For Statewide Campaign

RoofMurphy Putnam MediaGold

Californians for Humane FarmsThe Humane Society of the United StatesSilver

Proposition 2The Humane Society of the United StatesBronze

TiffanyMurphy Putnam MediaHonorable Mention

For County Campaign

Measure A TV CampaignBrainchild CreativeGold

EisenhowerSeeChange MediaSilver

Oregon Zoo Measure “Crucial,” “Healthy,” “Experts”Gard CommunicationsBronze

Road SafetySeeChange MediaHonorable Mention

For City Campaign

DensityMercurySilver

Strong SchoolsMacWilliams Kirchner Sanders & PartnersBronze

Yes on A, San Francisco – When Seconds CountWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaHonorable Mention

For State Organization

RichJoe Slade White and CompanySilver

For Local/Municipal Organization

DensityMercurySilver

Am I Missing SomethingMarmillion + GrayBronze

NoRTID WarmingMercuryHonorable Mention

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For Membership Organization

Arizona Realtors – PiecesThe Stevens & Schriefer GroupGold

RichJoe Slade White and CompanySilver

Best Use of Humor

Colorado SAFE “Mug”Squier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsSilver

Yes on Ohio Issue 6 – Thanks Ohio Version 2

The Strategy Group for MediaBronze

“Professor” TVHanon McKendryHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

“Bricklayer” TVHanon McKendrySilver

No on Ohio Issue 5 – The Loan SharkThe Strategy Group for MediaBronze

No on Ohio Issue 5 – Big BrotherThe Strategy Group for MediaHonorable Mention

Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

No on Proposition 8 Our OwnKaufman Campaign ConsultantsSilver

Yes on Proposition 8 – “It’s Already Happened”Schubert Flint Public AffairsBronze

Non-Broadcast Video

Laura WebJoe Slade White and CompanyGold

Best Cable-Only Broadcast

Future Shock – Measure ABrainchild CreativeSilver

DecideMacWilliams Kirchner Sanders & PartnersBronze

Best Use of Personality/Celebrity

No on Proposition 8 Our OwnKaufman Campaign ConsultantsSilver

Yes on Ohio Issue 6 – WilmingtonThe Strategy Group for MediaBronze

No on Proposition 8 HistoryKaufman Campaign ConsultantsHonorable Mention

Public Affairs

For Federal Government Persuasion

FatiguesArmour Media, Inc.Silver

Pickens Plan “Stranglehold”Network RelationsBronze

Get Something DoneMurphy Putnam MediaHonorable Mention

For State Government Persuasion

Hits HomeCompass Media GroupSilver

Yacht PartyCourage CampaignBronze

Turning Dino Rossi’s Message of Change Against HimThe Campaign GrouHonorable Mention

For National Organization

“How Much Time Should She Do?” TVA House On FireSilver

Alliance for Climate ProtectionThe Glover Park GroupBronze

BoardroomSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsHonorable Mention

For State Organization

Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut – Police TapeNorth Woods AdvertisingSilver

PerseveredGalanty & Company, Inc.Bronze

MannyThe New Media FirmHonorable Mention

For Local/Municipal Organization

ResetImpact Politics, LLCBronze

TouchscreenImpact Politics, LLCHonorable Mention

For Public Agency

Flex Your Power “Talia”Brainchild CreativeSilver

For Membership Organization

Renewable Fuels Association – “Right Here, Right Now”The Stevens & Schriefer GroupGold

National Association of Realtors – CapitoThe Stevens & Schriefer GroupSilver

Vets for Freedom – I Am the SurgeThe Stevens & Schriefer GroupBronze

Society for Human Resource Management The Glover Park GroupHonorable Mention

Best Use of Humor

Class ElectionsBerman and CompanySilver

Thanks Union Bosses, ContinuedBerman and CompanyBronze

LemonadeBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention

Best Use of Negative/Contrast

ClownBrabenderCoxSilver

Both Ways BarackRapidResponse Media, Inc.Bronze

Gaffney/Obama/BidenRapidResponse Media, Inc.Honorable Mention

Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

Gracias Jefes de las UnionesBerman and CompanySilver

Best Use of Personality/Celebrity

“Vote Prevention” PFCD720 Strategies/a-politicalGold

McGovernBerman and CompanySilver

Non-Broadcast Video

GodzillaThe New Media FirmBronze

Cintas VideoBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention

Best Cable-Only Broadcast

Our Florida Promise Florida SpeaksThe Victory GroupSilver

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Cable Ad720 StrategiesBronze

International

European

Best Print/Graphics

Progres Comunal. Andorran ElectionsSegarra-Teres InternationalSilver

Best Television Ad

ActionRabin Strasberg MediaBronze

Best Website

Ken Livingstone for MayorBlue State DigitaSilver

Best Use of Grassroots

Progres Comunal. Andorran ElectionsSegarra-Teres InternationalSilver

Latin America

Best Radio Ad

Alvaro Colom for Guatemala: CierreGMMBSilver

Best Television Ad

Alvaro Colom for Guatemala: CierreGMMBGold

ClownQGMP – Quintella Gerez Political MarketingSilver

Let’s Go for the YesNewlink PoliticalBronze

Alvaro Colom for Guatemala: DestinoGMMBHonorable Mention

Asia-Pacific

Best Fundraising

Anwar IbrahimElectionMall Technologies, Inc.Bronze

Best Television Ad

ReviveRabin Strasberg MediaBronze

Best Website

AnwarIbrahim.comElectionMall Technologies, Inc.Silver

Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda

Direct Mail

America I SeeMack|Crounse GroupGold

Plant This LetterMSHC PartnersSilver

Victory TaxesMurphy Turner and AssociatesBronze

MugsMad Dog MailHonorable Mention

Internet Communications/Advertising

Best ActorMurphy Putnam MediaSilver

DSCC: Here, There, EverywhereFD ElementBronze

Phones: Automated Calls

Ravenstahl/O’ConnorCPEC, LLCBronze

Radio

The GamblerRainmaker Media GroupSilver

I’m Don’s PuppetRainmaker Media GroupBronze

Buzz Sandy for Virginia Delegate – New York SpotSJA Strategies, Inc.Honorable Mention

Television

DramatizationAdelstein | ListonSilver

JudyChris Mottola Consulting, Inc.Bronze

“Evan” – Ron Klein for CongressAllan B. Crow & AssociatesHonorable Mention

Student

Categories

Best Direct Mail

More Powerful Than Chuck NorrisKathryn Clark – Savannah College of Art & Design

Sam Rasoul for Congress Direct Mail PieceCarey Markoe – KMB ConsultingBronze

Best Fundraising Effort

2010 Tim Ryan U.S. Senate Budget & Fundraising Plan Joshua Brickner – Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied PoliticsSilver

Best Website

College Democrats of New YorkJohn Farrelly – Fordham UniversityGold

Bill Stachowski’s Campaign WebsiteJohn Farrelly – Fordham UniversityBronze

Dorsey for City Court JudgeBryon McKim – McKim StrategiesHonorable Mention

Best Radio Ad

There’s a Problem in New HampshireJennifer Burner – Fordham UniversityBronze

Best Television Ad

Send Mr. Smith Back to WashingtonJoseph Ferris – Election and Campaign Management Program at Fordham UniversityGold

Karma ChameleonSarah Mullaly – The University of AkronSilver

It’s TimeJennifer Burner – Fordham UniversityBronze

Main StreetHailey Wierzbicki – Fordham UniversityHonorable Mention

Best Viral Campaign

Jon Michael Durkin for SenateRobert Niery – The University of AkronSilver

Best Use of YouTube

College Democrats of America: Super DelegatesTamia Booker – College Democrats of AmericaGold

Best Use of Social Networking

Study of Social Networking, 2008 Presidential RaceBrad Tidwell – Tulane UniversityGold

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