NCFY Publications Garner Accolades

The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth has received a number of national awards recognizing publications and products it developed for the HHS/Administration for Children and Families/Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB):

2009 MarCom Awards, an international competition for marketing and communication professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials. Platinum Award (Electronic/Social/Interactive Media, Podcast) for:

• NCFY Podcast: "Worth the Wait"

Gold Award (Creativity, Writing, Newsletter) for:

• The Exchange: Serving Youth in an Economic Downturn

2009 Communicator Awards, an international competition that recognizes outstanding work in the communication field. Award of excellence for:

• NCFY Podcast: "Leading the Way"

2009 Hermes Creative Awards an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and programs, and emerging technologies. Platinum Award (Publications/Manual category) for:

• Ready for Anything: A Disaster Planning Manual for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

2009 National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil Competition. First place for:

• NCFY Podcasts: Youth Speak Out About Positive Youth Development Programs

2008 Apex Awards for Publication Excellence, which recognize excellence in publications work by professional communicators. Grand Award for:

• The Exchange: Street Outreach Programs Reach Out to Youth With Diverse Needs

2008 Hermes Creative Awards, an international competition judged by the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals. Platinum award for:

• Keep in Touch:  Young People Offer Advice on Staying Connected and Living Independently

2007 Communicator Awards, an international competition that recognizes outstanding work in the communication field. Award of distinction for:

• Take the Lead:  Inspirational Young People Tell Their Stories

2007 Apex Awards for Publication Excellence, which recognize excellence in publications work by professional communicators. Recognition for:

• Putting Positive Youth Development Into Practice:  A Resource Guide

2006 MarCom Creative Awards, an international competition for marketing and communication professionals. Honorable mention for:

• Lend a Hand! A Guide to Volunteering for Youth

2006 Communicator Awards, an international competition that recognizes outstanding work in the communication field. Honorable mentions for:

• The Exchange: News from FYSB and the Youth Services Field
• Youth Leadership in America’s Communities: Report from the National Youth Summit

2006 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence, which recognize excellence in publications work by professional communicators. Recognition for:

• The Exchange: News from FYSB and the Youth Services Field
• What Are You Doing After School?

2005 National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil Competition. An award of excellence for:

• The Exchange: News from FYSB and the Youth Services Field