TMG AND CEO GEORGE MANAHAN HONORED AT 2009 PRSA-WV CRYSTAL AWARDS GALA

Charleston, WV – The Manahan Group (TMG) and its CEO George Manahan received top honors at the 2009 Public Relations Society of America’s-West Virginia Chapter Crystal Award’s Gala in June.

TMG received 12 Crystal and Honorable Mention awards:

Crystal Awards

-          West Virginia Housing Development Fund - Annual Report

-          WV Campaign for a Healthy Future – Integrated Communications

-          SMART529 When I Grow Up Contest – Integrated Communications

-          Charleston CVB Visitor’s Guide – External Magazine

-          SMART529 When I Grow Up - Newsletter

-          Charleston Magazine – Articles over 1,000 Words

Honorable Mention

-          WV Campaign for a Healthy Future - External Communications

-          SMART529 - Brochure

-          Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau - Logo

-          SMART529 Pre-School Newsletter – Special Purpose Publication

-          Covenant House – Poster

-          Bailey & Glasser Announcement Card - Brochure

In addition, George Manahan was named the 2009 West Virginia PR Practitioner of the Year. Manahan was honored for his 25-year career encompassing all facets of the communications industry, including his ownership of The Manahan Group.

“The Crystal Award entries are judged by the results they achieve and that’s why they are considered the premiere awards in the communications industry,” said Manahan. “We are proud of the results we continually achieve for our clients and the recognition we get through the Crystal Awards.”

The Manahan Group has been named the Best in West Virginia three out of the past six years, the most of any PR agency in West Virginia. The Manahan Group is an integrated communications company, providing both advertising and PR solutions for its client.

PRSA is the only statewide organization for professional communications, marketing representatives, and public relations practitioners in West Virginia.