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2015 Polly Bond Awards For Outstanding Communications Programs Completed in 2014 Categories with insufficient entries Best integrated communication presence: parish; diocese; organization Writing Formation Visual arts
For Outstanding Communications Programs Completed in 2014
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Categories with insufficient entries
presence: parish; diocese;
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Summerlee Walter, Author Matthew Davies, Editor “Lex Mathews, pioneer of North Carolina social ministries, remembered” Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
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Matthew Davies, Author “African, North American bishops claim ‘foundational call as reconcilers’” Episcopal News Service
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Mary Frances Schjonberg, Author “Standing in the need of prayer for missing reporter David Bird” Episcopal News Service
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Tracy Sukraw, Reporter and writer “Homeless on top of homeless” Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
8 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
“This is a beautifully written, succinct story about clergy of all faiths uniting to protest the sudden closing of the largest homeless shelter in Boston. Descriptive writing and tight narrative pull readers straight through to the end.”
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Heidi Schott, Author “Lent Madness, Bedell package” Diocese of Maine
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Emily Cherry, Author “Clergy Ink” Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
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Mary Frances Schjonberg, Author “Wood bank’s unique ministry warms those left in the Montana cold” Episcopal News Service
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Matthew Davies, Author “Sudanese diaspora longs for lasting peace in homeland” Episcopal News Service
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“Davies skillfully conveys this challenging international story— revealing complex cultural and political issues—by highlighting the stories, the intersection, of the diaspora and the Episcopal
maintains overall coherence remarkably well, and demonstrates selectivity when including direct quotation.”
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Andrea Meier, Lead Vance Garvey, author “Anticipointment” The Church of St. John the Divine
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Solange DeSantis, Lead Ariana Gonzalez-Bonillas, Writer “Lenten devotions for the unconventional Jesus” The Episcopal Journal
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Laura Shaver, Writer “Mercy in Action” The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
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“Powerful commentary depends
measured use of detail, a strong narrative, clear organization and an engaging lead. Laura Shaver’s “Mercy in Action” has all of that and more –a personal story that’s powerful in its simplicity, a clean link between links, and a variation in sentence length that keeps the narrative engaging.”
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Sarah Bartenstein, Editor Michael Sweeney, Writer “Truly [not] alone”
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Jamie Coats, Director
Kniseley, Co-authors; Kristin LeMay, Editor “Eternity is Real”
The Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Heidi Schott, Author Elizabeth Drescher, Editor “Praying the Neighborhood” Diocese of Maine
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“The author wrote with clarity and grace and offered readers an idea well worth exploring and developing in their own contexts. Writing this piece required good personal reporting, but then it drew on — and reported on — the experiences of others.”
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Johnnie Ross, Author “Church Mouse in God's House January 2014”
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Johnnie Ross, Author “Church Mouse in God's House August 2014”
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Richelle Thompson, Editor Tim Schenck, Writer; Scott Gunn, Executive Director “Dust Bunnies in the Basket: Finding God in Lent & Easter” Forward Movement
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“Dust Bunnies captures the humorous in Lent and Easter while offering spiritual insight into these holy seasons. Tim Schenck’s writing is both funny and serious, providing an excellent example of humor writing that accomplishes the rare feat of making the reader both laugh and think.”
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Andrea Meier, Designer 75th Anniversary Logo The Church of St. John the Divine
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Jen Frazer, Collaborator Mike Rizzo, Designer God Is In The Midst – Every Member Canvas
Christ Church Cathedral
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Russell Lawson, Lead Richard Rumble, Art Director Inbox Newsletter System
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“I applaud your creativity in unifying the main elements of church life at St. James’s. Thank you for going the extra mile for excellence in a template driven world of mediocrity.”
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Richelle Thompson, Managing Editor Kathrin Burleson, Artist; Michael Phillips, Designer; Scott Gunn, Executive Director "The Soul's Journey“ Forward Movement
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Katie Forsyth, Editor, Design The Feast, The Feast Cover The Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan
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Emily Cherry, Editor John Dixon, Graphic designer Virginia Episcopalian, "Clergy Ink“ Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
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Christine McTaggart, Author Summerlee Walter, Photographer/Designer The North Carolina Disciple, "The Last Supper? Not So Fast“
Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
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Solange DeSantis, Lead Linda Brooks, Art director "ERD Marks Anniversary with Images“ The Episcopal Journal
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“This Episcopal Journal double- truck is an impressive marriage
manages to convey a huge amount of information without
the map -- and particularly the timeline -- are nice touches. This piece was well planned and nicely executed.”
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Kimberly Durnan, Collaborator Anja Schlein Confirmation
The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas
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Robyn Banks, Lead Baptism Calvary Episcopal Church
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Robyn Banks, Lead ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Calvary Episcopal Church
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“I thought this image had the best moment in the contest. We all saw a lot of ice bucket images this year and the different moments in this really carry it and make it interesting. I love the casualness of the guy in the middle and his chill facial expression that contrasts to the woman on the left.”
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Barbara McGowan, Collaborator Roland Hoover, Letterpress designer/printer New Year's Event Concert
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Jen Frazer, Collaborator Mark Bohenick, Designer Star Church
Christ Church Cathedral
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Richelle Thompson, Managing Editor Kathrin Burleson, artist; Michael Phillips, designer; Scott Gunn, executive director The Soul's Journey Forward Movement
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“This poster is stunning! It made my job of picking a winner for first place very easy. The watercolors are simply gorgeous. The typography uses the right amount of restraint and the design is clean and easy to look
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James Melchiorre, Lead Michael McGuiness, Co-lead and video director; Anthony Indelicato, Video editor "Equalizing Expectations“ Trinity Wall Street
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Matthew Davies, Lead "The American Cathedral in Paris“
Episcopal News Service
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Mary Hamilton, Lead Kennetic Productions, Production company "Procession“ Episcopal Diocese of Florida
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“The editing choices were
exciting and inviting. There is so much energy in this piece. I almost didn’t notice its length. I love the fact that you used no voice over. Using interviews to make the story is the hardest way to go and the pay off is worth it. ”
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Marilyn Gore, Lead Chuck Dodson, videographer; David Means, editor "World Missions: St. John the Divine“ The Church of St. John the Divine
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Matthew Davies, Lead "One Young Adult…Roman" Episcopal News Service
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Mary Frances Schjonberg, Lead "Father Harry Neely“ Episcopal News Service
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“I chose this, first, because I could not stop thinking about it after the first viewing. Watching again, I realized your interviewing skills make the subjects comfortable and
sound of a chain saw to open the video was perfect. The b-roll of the landscape was stunning. Great job.”
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Mary Frances Schjonberg, Lead "Memorial Day“ Episcopal News Service
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Leslie Hartley, Scripting and voiceover Alex Vieira, Video production and editing "Kanuga“
Kanuga Conferences, Inc.
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Katie Forsyth, Producer The Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley, Writer "Welcome to the Biblical Wild“ The Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan
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“The concept of the piece is intriguing and very different than what other Episcopalians are doing, outside of the box and in a format that is engaging and
for the edgy, urban video. The narrator looks comfortable in a setting beyond the church
shots are nice and the composition is beautiful. The titles are fantastic and fit perfectly over the choice of exterior shots.”
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Kara Araujo, Lead Trinitywallstreet.org/welcome
Trinity Wall Street
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Holly Davis, Lead Congregational Vitality Institute Rack Card Diocese of Western Louisiana
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“Very nice design. The colors selected make for an inviting print ad. Five meeting schedule broken down very easily, data key to all five nicely summarized with icons. Contact information clean, simple, and easy to find. Good design really helped
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Andrea Meier, Designer Ann Cochran, Collaborator 75th Anniversary Challenge Booklet The Church of St. John the Divine
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Rebecca McDonald, Lead Jason Smith, Fathom Studio, designer Planned Giving on Demand
Episcopal Church Foundation
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Marilyn Gore, Lead Stations of the Cross (Digital) The Church of St. John the Divine
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“This booklet will undoubtedly help readers / users learn the powerful spiritual nature of the
educational and spiritual tool. This is a beautiful piece that will bring readers closer to God.”
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Russell Lawson, Lead Richard Rumble, Art Director Stained Glass Windows
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Robyn Banks, Collaborator Katie Jenkins, Designer Lenten Preaching Series 2014 Calvary Episcopal Church
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Robyn Banks, Lead Journey through Holy Week to Easter Calvary Episcopal Church
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Mary Hamilton, Lead Doug Walker, Burdette Ketchum - Advancement Officer, agency 1838 Legacy Society brochure Episcopal Diocese of Florida
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“Elegant piece, clean design, very attractive piece; captures the dignity of a planned gift and a mature audience for whom this brochure is targeted. Design is
and clean choice of fonts. Not copy dense. Elegant, elegant, elegant . . . fitting for a special audience addressing an end of life issue.”
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Nanette Ross, Collaborator Jill Dible, Designer; Kerry Traubert, Copy editor Drawing the Circle Wider Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
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Sarah Bartenstein, Project manger/editor Steven Longstaff, graphic designer; Briget Ganske, photographer Rally Day ministry brochures
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Sarah Bartenstein, Project manager/editor Steven Longstaff, graphic designer; Briget Ganske, photographer; Janet Allen, writer Annual Giving Campaign
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Kara Araujo, Lead Rea Ackerman, Creative Director; Kate Newsom, Graphic Designer; Leah Reddy, Web & Social Media ti2015.org Trinity Wall Street
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“A strong visual reminiscent of the civil rights movement and the days of letterpress printing provides the glue that makes this campaign hold together as well as appear distinctive in the
channels in which it must ‘float.’”
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Nancy Springer-Baldwin, Lead Community Connections Seminary of the Southwest
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Nancy Davidge, Editor
Brendon Hunter, associate program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, photos and strategy; Miguel Escobar, senior program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, content
ECF Vital Practices, Vital Posts Episcopal Church Foundation
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Malaika Kamunanwire, Co-lead JenJoy Roybal, Online Community & Web Manager; Faith Rowold, Communications Officer 75th-celebration-stories Episcopal Relief & Development
80 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
“Recognition for these blog postings is given primarily on the strength of two pieces, the Dec. 29 and the Dec. 18 entries. The author writes well and understands the need in a blog to draw readers in quickly. More: In each piece, readers are challenged to think.”
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Beth Felice, Collaborator, tech support, metrics
Co-Creators: Carolyn Clement, Trinity Church Tariffville, CT; Laura Leist Catalano, St. Timothy's Church, Creve Coeur, MO
Social Media Sunday # Episcopal Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
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Nancy Davidge, Editor
Brendon Hunter, associate program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, photos and strategy; Miguel Escobar, senior program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, content
ECF Vital Practices Episcopal Church Foundation
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Jamie Coats, Director Managing Editor Conor Byrne; Campaign Manager Donna Presnell #AdventWord The Society of Saint John the Evangelist
84 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
“I found this entry to be joyful, prayerful and engaging. It was a simple concept that grew
grows best, and it fit into the mission of the community and served a specific need at a specific time. It fulfilled the entry criteria and then some.”
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Nancy Davidge, Editor
Brendon Hunter, associate program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, photos and strategy; Miguel Escobar, senior program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, content
ECF Vital Practices Vestry Papers Episcopal Church Foundation
86 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
Emily Cherry, Editor and Writer John Dixon, Graphic designer; Kendall Martin, Staff writer Virginia Episcopalian Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
87 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
Nanette Ross, Lead Jill Dible, Designer, Jill Dible Design; Kerry Traubert, Copy editor Pathways Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
88 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
Jeremiah Sierra Trinity News Trinity Wall Street
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“Engaging in design and rich in content, Trinity News was a pleasure to read. Through human-interest features, Scripture-based thought pieces and Q-and-A's not only with church leaders but with leaders in their fields, the magazine covers matters from local to international, all with connections to Trinity Wall Street.”
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Sarah Bartenstein, Editor Steven Longstaff, graphic designer Seasons of the Spirit
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Jen Frazer, Lead The Bulletin Christ Church Cathedral
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Marilyn Gore, Lead The Grapevine Weekly Newsletter The Church of St. John the Divine
93 Polly Bond Awards – 2015
“The Grapevine newsletter includes a nice mix of content targeting members, donors, new members and upcoming/current events. A great example of an
to multiple audiences. Complimentary colors and highlights to volunteer, visitors, and new exhibits. Links to a range of topic-specific articles.”
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Marilyn Gore, Webmaster http://www.sjd.org The Church of St. John the Divine
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Liz Bartenstein, Lead Brian Jones, Designer; Lee Insko, Account manager, for Details Communications
Website
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Nancy Davidge, Editor
Brendon Hunter, associate program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, photos and strategy; Miguel Escobar, senior program director, Episcopal Church Foundation, content
ECF Vital Practices Episcopal Church Foundation
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“A tremendous example of clear navigation and an attractively designed site, the Episcopal Church Foundation’s Vital Practices websites offers comprehensive congregational
creates a space for constructive dialogue among clergy and lay people seeking to foster and/or adapt to changes in the Episcopal Church.”
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