On Thursday, November 9, the Kentucky Society for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (KSHPRM) held its annual Thoroughbred Awards. The awards luncheon, held in conjunction with the KSHRPRM fall conference at the Hilary J. Boone Center at the University of Kentucky, honored and recognized excellent work throughout the commonwealth in the areas of health care marketing and public relations.

Organizations were eligible to submit entries in 34 categories ranging from television advertising to direct mail design, community events and social media campaigns. This year, entries were judged by the Georgia Society for Marketing and Public Relations. In total, 83 entries were submitted for consideration. Entries receiving 4.5 to 4.9 points earned a Certificate of Merit, while those receiving 5 points and higher earned Thoroughbred Award statues. Thus, there were 24 Thoroughbred Awards and 30 Certificates of Merit presented at the event.

The following is a list of all winners:

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The Kentucky Society for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (KSHPRM) 2015 Thoroughbred Awards will be presented at the KSHPRM Fall Conference on November 5 at the Kentucky Horse Farm in Lexington. The competition is designed to recognize Marketing/Public Relations professionals who achieved excellence in projects ranging from publications and multimedia to advertising and fundraising. Projects entered must have been completed between July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.

This competition is open to all health care marketing/public relations professionals. KSHPRM membership is required.

Online entries are due September 11, and the fee is $45 per entry. This year, all entries will be submited online via OmniContests at https://omnicontests4.com/?comp_id=C7779828-9361-42FC-9C3A-7E27D18C8B2F.

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It is now time to start thinking about your best work from the past year and submit it for the 2014 Kentucky Society for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (KSHPRM) Thoroughbred Awards.

This year's competition is designed to recognize Marketing/Public Relations professionals who achieved excellence in a variety of projects between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014.

Entries must be received by September 5 and are $40 each.

View the Call for Entries, the Entry Form and lists of past winners at http://www.kyha.com/kentucky-society-for-healthcare-public-relations-and-marketing/ksprm-thoroughbred-awards/.

If this is your first time submitting, please contact the Society with any questions you have. Be sure to follow all the rules for submission.

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