Nine professional organizations have recognized Teresa Zumwald of Zumwald & Company for communications work that hits the mark.

2012 WRITING AWARDS

“First Things First: Together We Can Make an Impact on Education,” a client speech, won an Award of Excellence in the APEX 2012 Awards for Publication Excellence competition in category 101: Speech & Script Writing.

The March 2012 WinWholesale Resource Guide: Annual Meetings & Vendor Showcase book also won an Award of Excellence in the APEX 2012 Awards for Publication Excellence competition in category 45: Meeting & Event Materials.

APEX 2012 awards were based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the success of the entry – in the opinion of the judges – in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence.

Writing entries were evaluated primarily on the basis of editorial quality.

For more information on this year’s awards competition, visit http://www.apexawards.com/.

OTHER WRITING AWARDS

Work by Zumwald & Company has earned writing awards from the following organizations:

• Communications Concepts/APEX
• Council on Foundations
• Greater Dayton Advertising Association (Hermes Award)
• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Dayton, Bronze Quill Awards)
• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Heritage Region, Silver Quill Awards)
• International Council of Air Shows
• Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
• William Randolph Hearst Competition
• Women In Communications, Inc. (WICI)

HONORS

Teresa Zumwald has earned these awards:

• One of the Top 25 Women to Watch (2011), influential women of the Miami Valley, Women in Business Networking (WiBN)
• Competent Communicator (CC) award, Toastmasters International (2011)
• IABC/Dayton’s Communication Leadership Award (2002)
• WICI/Dayton’s Woman of Achievement Award (1992)

FEEDBACK

Our clients have given this feedback about our work over the years:

“We’re so happy with the whitepaper you wrote for us on retail point-of-purchase distribution. You made a highly technical topic accessible to our prospect audience. We’ll be calling you again!”
– Sharon P. Williamson, WorkflowOne

“So happy you are on board. Your process is spot on, and your probing questions make the team think about the things that we don’t have on paper.”
– Katie Kenney, LexisNexis

“I have been working with Teresa (to create) a complete communication package … She not only exceeded my expectations – she blew them out of the water! She is an outstanding communicator who helps the client find just the right messages that are important for the project.”
– Steve Rubenstein, Crayons to Classrooms

“A board member just stopped by to say how much he liked this issue. He thought it was exceptionally well-written. I’ve been involved in several employee newsletters online and in print, and this is probably the best example of a team effort from planning to publication. Thanks.”
– Chuck Manker, WinWholesale

“Thanks for helping PLACES develop our new brochure and website. Your expertise in PR and communications – including your process for gathering and focusing information about our corporate values, history and success stories – resulted in two tremendous deliverables. The website and brochure turned out better than I could have imagined, and this was in large part because of your patience, expertise and guidance. I look forward to working with you on future projects.”
– Roy Craig, PLACES, Inc.

“Teresa, I think you did a great job on this article. THANK YOU.”
– Dave Soltis, Elmira Windustrial (N.Y.)

“It looks fantastic! Your style, attention to detail and ability to craft my thoughts into an amazing read is priceless! I could not have gotten through this process without your help and guidance. Thanks, Teresa!”
– Sherri Morgan, public relations and communications

“I thought Teresa did a great job writing the article and really understood the benefits associated with the [enterprise asset management] system.”
– Mike Teply, City of Topeka Public Works

“I want you to know how much your support and ‘Great Words’ are truly appreciated. What a ride. Thanks for the continued interest and support … we would have given up without great folks like you, and the encouragement and help that rally us on.”
– Eric Van Hoose, Van Hoose Associates, Inc.

“These pieces are wonderful – great job! The stories are perfect and match the photos perfectly – awesome!”
– Deb Seger, Crayons to Classrooms

“You are a true professional and I was fortunate to work with you. I hope we can team up again soon.”
– Duke Haddad, Ed.D., CFRE, President, Duke Haddad & Associates, LLC

“Thank you so much! You have been so professional, thorough and just great at helping us with this. We feel much better now!”
– Jodi Gregory, Access Information Services, Inc.

“Excellent work. I’ve been getting excellent comments from many people. Thank you for all of your efforts to produce a high-quality article.”
– Eric Hrnicek, PE, GISP, Woolpert
 
“This is a great story. You worked your magic again.”
– Shelley Outlaw, education advocate

“I commend you on the excellent job you did as writer and copy developer for the brochure ‘Troubled Waters: A National Call for Renewal.’ It’s obvious from the brochure that you are very knowledgeable. In addition, the level of cooperation with my staff was remarkable, and you and the rest of your team were very professional. I know that you took a lot of pride in the brochure and so do we. Thanks again for a job well done.”
– William E. Bulen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District

“The brochures turned out awesome!”
– Nikki Hanes, P&R Communications Service, Inc.

“Perfect – it’s all wonderful. Packets assembled and ready to roll – with new executive summary. This is more than a communications piece – it is a huge step in implementing regional cultural change.”
– Channon Lemon, Minority Business Partnership (MBP), formerly the Minority Economic Development Council (MEDC)

“I loved the story. Your writing was excellent! Thank you so much!”
– Nancy Mello, Sunnyvale Windustrial (Calif.)

“We had a terrific event. The presentations went very well. We had the right people here and the message was one they could relate to … I believe they will carry the message to their cohorts and colleagues. Thanks again for making us all look like superstars.”
– Barbara Hayde, The Entrepreneurs Center
 
“Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to this project! We could not have done it without you.”
– Lisa Boydston, Kettering Medical Center

“The brochures are wonderful!! We are so happy! Thanks!”
– Kathy Nickell, PLACES, Inc.

“For the duration of the event … you were definitely ‘one of the staff’ in every sense of the word! … You provided skill, expertise and the leveraging of contacts to elevate the public relations to the high level for which we all hoped. You took changes in stride and altered your personal plans to help us. … You were cheerful, professional and related warmly … You planned carefully and effectively, averted many problems, solved others and in general were largely responsible for the very high standards and overall success of the program.”
– Cindi Klinck, Washington-Centerville Public Library (retired)

“Beautiful! Thank you.”
– Michael Souders, WinWholesale

"This is an incredible letter that I can’t wait to present and send to our other contacts as well. If these companies don’t sponsor our organization after seeing and reading this letter, then I don’t know what they would sponsor. Thank you – it is awesome!!"
– Leah Hawthorn, Advanced Business Image & Etiquette (on behalf of Women in Business Networking)

"I think it’s another great issue! You did a super job getting these men to open up and express themselves so honestly."
– Jayne McDougall, McDougall Marketing Communications

"I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate all of your efforts in creating/writing this article. It certainly would not have been as good as it is without your involvement."
– Ken Chaffman, Woolpert

"We’re reviewing a final PDF today and sending the art to the printer this afternoon. Thanks again for your excellent contributions to this project."
– Danielle Dumont, YSI Incorporated

"Thanks, Teresa, for all your hard work and persistence in making this happen on time. I’m very happy with the article."
– John Przybyla, Woolpert
 
"You did a terrific job. We will look for opportunities to work together as a team again. Many thanks from all of us."
– David Hafley, Parsons Brinckerhoff

"The timelines and programs are absolutely beautiful! It’s been a privilege to work with and learn from you."
– Niki Maxwell, University of Dayton Research Institute (retired)

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