ZAPWATER MAKES STATEMENT AT ANNUAL GOLDEN TRUMPET AWARDS

CHICAGO May 14, 2012 - Zapwater Communications, Inc., the Midwest’s premier boutique public relations agency,was awarded six Trumpet Awards from the Publicity Club of Chicago’s (PCC) at its annual Golden Trumpet Awards. Zapwater received four gold and two silver Trumpet Awards.

In 2012, Zapwater has now received 18 global, national and regional industry awards on behalf of seven different clients.

“Winning six awards including four gold is a truly humbling achievement. It is also a testament to the talent and drive of the team at Zapwater and the agency’s continued desire to be the best boutique agency in the country,” said David Zapata, president of Zapwater Communications, “Zapwater has had a phenomenal year, and it is truly an honor to be recognized by our hometown association, the Publicity Club of Chicago.  We strive everyday to exceed expectations and deliver results for our clients.  These accolades reaffirm that we are succeeding.”

Zapwater won the following awards from the Publicity Club of Chicago:

Award: Gold Trumpet Client: Downsize Fitness Campaign: Downsizing the Obesity Epidemic Category: Best Feature PlacementAward: Gold Trumpet Client: The American Schools of Flower Design Campaign: Flower Power Goes National Category: Institutional

Award: Gold Trumpet Client: Ted Baker London Campaign:London Calling, Ted Baker Opens Flagship Store Category: Special Event

Award: Gold Trumpet Client: TOPSHOP/TOPMAN Campaign:TOPSHOP Invades the Windy City Category: Special Event

Award: Silver Trumpet Client: Public House Restaurant Campaign:Out with Old, Into Brew Category: Marketing

Award: Silver Trumpet Client: TheTieBar.com Campaign:TheTiebar.com Ties One On Category: Marketing

PCC hosts the Golden Trumpet Awards annually to honor top achievements in public relations and communications throughout the Midwest. With hundreds of submissions in 22 categories, PCC recognizes firms dedicated to excellence and achieving results for their clients.

Additional awards won by Zapwater since January 2012 include:

  • Hospitality Sales and Marketing International Association (HSMAI) Adrian Awards: Gold, 2 Bronze
  • Holmes Report Gold Sabre Awards: Winner Best Fashion/Beauty Campaign in North America, Finalist Best Retail Campaign in North America
  • Bulldog Reporter Bulldog Awards: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention