PRWeek Names FoodMinds a Finalist for 2011 Small PR Agency of the Year

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Jan., 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FoodMinds, a food and nutrition company, has been named one of five finalists for one of the public relations industry's top honors:  Small PR Agency of the Year, and is the youngest agency to be recognized in the category. The winner will be announced on March 10, 2011 during the PRWeek Awards dinner in New York City.  

"What an honor to be considered for such a prestigious award," said Sue Pitman, MA, RD, FoodMinds partner.  "We are very proud to gain recognition among such well-deserving, established companies, and we thank our terrific teams that day in and day out challenge themselves to produce really smart, strategic work on behalf of our clients."

According to PRWeek, this is one of the most prominent awards programs in the public relations arena, given each year to the best corporate, nonprofit, agency, and education teams, and the work that they produce. Only 33 awards are handed out to the industry's best campaigns and PR teams.

To be eligible for the "Small Agency" award, competing companies must provide detailed information ranging from exceptional client work; details of account wins and losses; new products, partnerships and innovations; involvement in professional organizations; charitable and community efforts; and client testimonials.  Entries were reviewed, discussed and scored by a panel of 70 judges.

ABOUT FOODMINDS

Founded in 2006, FoodMinds is a food and nutrition company that harnesses science, public affairs and communications to help its clients tell a better story that makes a difference. Ranked the #4 food and beverage independent public relations firm in the U.S. by O'Dwyer's in 2010, FoodMinds applies its knowledge and critical thinking to help clients such as Dairy Management Inc., Hass Avocado Board and Kellogg Company. Visit www.foodminds.com to learn more.

SOURCE FoodMinds