Waxhaw Happenings May 2018 | Page 5

COMMUNICATION WINS New Bern, NC – The Town of Waxhaw was among 23 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the Eleventh North Carolina City & County Communicators’ (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Awards. The Town of Waxhaw won two first place awards. The awards were presented Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the NC3C’s annual Spring Conference in New Bern. One hundred seventy-eight entries were received, with many categories having the winners determined by one or two points. “Our organization is full of city and county government communicators who are excellent at what they do. They are innovative, creative, passionate, and dedicated, and that shows in their work,” said NC3C President Catherine Lazorko. “It was an honor to preside over the program, viewing these exciting demonstrations of work to communicate the stories of the jurisdictions they serve.” First Place - TV or Promotional Video - Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department Video First Place - Communication Technology - Digital External Newsletter - Waxhaw Happenings Judges for the NC3C Excellence in Communications Awards were government communication professionals from Texas. The purpose of North Carolina City & County Communicators is to encourage professional development and networking among local governmental communications professionals. The organization was formed in March 2007 and is made up of government professional communicators from around the state. For more information about NC3C, visit the website, www.nc3c.com. Jeni Bukolt, Founder of Haven Creative, is presented with the NC3C award alongside Mayor Steve Maher, Town Manager Greg Ferguson, and Fire Department Chief Gregory Sharpe.