Communications Review
The Wisconsin Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society developed the Communications Review program in 1971 to recognize excellence and superior accomplishment in the practice of healthcare public relations and marketing. Communications Review was one of the first award programs of its kind in the country and today is widely recognized by healthcare communicators for its quality and credibility.

2009 Call for Entries
Click here to download the 2009 instructions and entry form.
Note: Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2009.

2008 Winners List
Click here to download the 2008 award winners

2008 Duplicate Awards
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Press Release Template
Click here to download a press release template for award winners.
Scroll below for photos from the "winners circle"

The Communications Review is open to all members and offers multiple benefits including:

  • Recognition of winning entrants and their organizations by peers at the Award Ceremony held during the Annual Conference
  • A display of entries during the Annual Conference
  • Written comments from a panel of judges
  • Certificates for Awards of Merit
  • Certificates and plaques for Awards of Excellence
  • Five Judges' Choice Awards, selected from the Award of Excellence winners
  • The Carol Mehlberg Award, presented to the single entry that most
    effectively demonstrates thorough planning and execution as well as creativity and innovation. The award is chosen from the Judges' Choice winners. The award is named in honor of Carol Mehlberg, a WHPRMS member who was instrumental in establishing the Communications Review program and strengthening the organization. Carol died of cancer in 1977.


Each entry should consist of two copies of the narrative and one set of supporting materials. In previous years, three sets of supporting materials were requested.


To volunteer to serve on the 2009 Communications Review committee, contact:

Lori Bruss, The Roberts Group, Waukesha

Dates to remember:

Entry deadline:
Judging:
Winners Notified:
Award Ceremony:		 July
August
September via e-mail
October 8 at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee

Carol Mehlberg Award

2008
James Shulkin
"Caring for Lives Campaign"
Fort HealthCare

2007
 Heidi Lange
“Many Faces”
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

2006
Stacey Mueller
"Children's Connection"
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

2005
James Reck
"ER Snack Baskets"
St. Vincent Hospital

2004
“ Meriter Chest Pain Center”
Meriter Health Services
Meriter Marketing

2003
St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
Memory Loss Integrated Marketing Campaign

2002
Annette Grunseth
"Someone Believes in You"
Bellin Health


2001
Marna Holley
Gundersen Lutheran
The Right Care Right Here Campaign

2000
Susen Rasmussen
Aurora Health Care
Gamma Knife Introductory Campaign
2008 Judges Choice Awards

"After. Before. Between."
Mammography
Integrated Marketing Campaign
Fort HealthCare
James Shulkin, Carrie Chisholm, Nate Andrews, Angela Maslowski, NOISE

"Each Day, Healthier Together"
2007 Community Benefits and Foundation Report
Hudson Hospital
Karen Hansen, Geiger Bevolo Inc.

"Quest For Quality Pays Off"
Mercy Health System
Trish Skram, Barb Bortner, Toya Webb

"Thinking Beyond: 2008 Beloit Memorial Hospital Report to the Community"
Beloit Memorial Hospital
Sarah Starmer, Amy Schemenauer, Angi Krueger, Core Creative, Inc.

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