National Press Release

DETROIT, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Detroit) today announced the winners of the 27th annual Renaissance Awards, presented by General Motors.

The Renaissance Awards program continues a 27-year tradition of recognizing excellence in communication in all functional areas including strategic communication management, corporate communications, public and media relations, marketing, writing, design, advertising and multimedia. A wide variety of Southeast Michigan corporations and agencies were recognized for their outstanding work.

This year's recipient of the 2008 President's Award, which recognizes the "Best of the Best" in Communication Management, was presented to Sparrow Health System and Mercer for its internal communications program, "Sparrow Health System Retirement Choice Communications Campaign."

In the Communication Skills division, ASG Renaissance took home the Best of Show award for the publication "Blue Bird Propane-Powered School Bus Dealer Kit."

The Detroit Institute of Arts and Skidmore received the Best of Show for Communication Creative for DIA Collateral Brochure, a unique graphic design project.

In addition, IABC/Detroit also presented its 2008 Communicator of the Year Award to Leah Reynolds, national practice leader for Generational Change and Total Rewards communication with Deloitte Consulting, LLP.

For a complete list of the 2008 Renaissance Awards presented by General Motors, visit www.iabcdetroit.com .

The 2008 IABC/Detroit Renaissance Award competition is presented by General Motors in association with Watson Wyatt. IABC/Detroit chapter sponsors include ASG Renaissance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, JCI Design, PR Newswire and Skidmore. In-kind sponsors are Eclipse Creative, Fred Ferris & Associates, and Schade Design.

About IABC/Detroit

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is the only multidisciplinary professional association dedicated to both internal and external communications. It is your connection to a global network of more than 15,000 communications professionals who hold leadership positions in advertising, community relations, corporate communications, development/donor relations, employee/internal communication, fundraising, graphic design, marketing communications, media relations, multi-media production, public relations, and web design.

IABC/Detroit is one of the largest chapters in IABC with hundreds of professionals working in diverse industries and disciplines within the business communications field in southeastern Michigan. Through IABC-both locally and globally you can connect to peers, jobs, vendors, and customers, as well as find the knowledge and resources you seek to enhance your career or job performance. For more information about IABC/Detroit, visit www.iabcdetroit.com, or to become a member of the global network, visit www.iabc.com .

IABC/Detroit: Where Communicators Connect

SOURCE International Association of Business Communicators