Solstice Awarded Two Communicator Awards by International Academy of the Visual Arts

PLANTATION, Fla., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Academy of the Visual Arts announced yesterday the winners of the 2013 Communicator Awards. Solstice Benefits, Inc.—a South Florida-based dental, vision and life insurance benefits company—is proud to be awarded two Silver Awards of Distinction. With over 6,000 entries received from across the U.S. and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for communications professionals.

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Solstice won awards in the following categories:

• 2013 Silver Award of Distinction: Solstice Broker Newsletter
  Award Category: Newsletter – Corporate
• 2013 Silver Award of Distinction: SolsticeBenefits.com
  Award Category: Websites - Copy and Writing

"I'm so proud of the work produced by Solstice's internal marketing team," said Solstice Chief Operating Officer Carlos Ferrera. "With an emphasis on an approachable brand personality that has a fresh and modern visual appeal, an authentic voice and tone in all written materials and an eye always on health literacy, we make sure all communications going to our members and clients are accessible and understandable with clear messaging."

The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), a 600+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current IAVA membership represents a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including:  AirType Studio, Conde Nast, Disney, Keller Crescent, Lockheed Martin, Monster.com, MTV, rabble+rouser, Time Inc., Tribal DDB, Yahoo!, and many others.

"We are both excited and amazed by the quality of work received for the 19^th Annual Communicator Awards. This year's class of entries is a true reflection of the progressive and innovative nature of marketing and communications," noted Linda Day, executive director of the International Academy of the Visual Arts. She added, "On behalf of the entire Academy I want to applaud this year's Communicator Awards entrants and winners for their dedication to perfecting their craft as they continue to push the envelope of creativity." 

For more information about the Communicator Awards, please visit www.communicatorawards.com, email the Communicator Awards at [email protected] or call (212) 675-3555.

About The Communicator Awards:
The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals. Founded by communication professionals over a decade ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. This year's Communicator Awards received thousands of entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. Please visit www.communicatorawards.com for more information.

The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Please visit www.iavisarts.org for a full member list and more information.

About Solstice:
Solstice is a privately held Florida corporation based in Plantation, Fla. Solstice administers and markets dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life and short- and long-term disability benefits plans. Solstice and its affiliates also offer life insurance benefits in Florida, and Third Party Administration (TPA) services in the Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Maryland and Ohio markets—and are in the process of expanding nationwide. It was named one of "Florida's Best Companies to Work For" in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Florida Trend and ranked No. 15 in the Insurance Industry on Inc. magazine's 2012 "America's Fastest Growing Companies" list. Recently, the company was awarded accreditation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), indicating dedication to quality and excellence in business practices.  For information on Solstice, contact 1.877.760.2247 or visit www.SolsticeBenefits.com.

SOURCE Solstice Benefits, Inc.