Top Communication Campaigns Recognized at IABC Nashville 2016 Music City Gold Pen Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Nashville Chapter hosted its 2016 Music City Gold Pen Awards on May 19 at the Oak Room at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville. The event's emcee was NewsChannel5 Network's April Eaton, who presented nearly 30 awards to area professionals and agencies for their top communication projects. Photos for all winners are posted on Nashville.IABC.com.

Around 75 people turned out for the awards reception and ceremony, which honors middle Tennessee and southwestern Kentucky-area business communicators who are leading the communication profession. Attendees enjoyed an evening of networking, celebration and an opportunity to hear about award-winning projects that demonstrate excellence in creativity, effective strategy and measurable results. 

Award winners represented a range of industries, from agencies to education and healthcare. MP&F Public Relations took home numerous awards for their work in community relations, publications, media relations, digital communications and special events. Other winners included:

• Central Area of the Links, Inc.
• Country Music Association
• HCA
• Ingram Barge Company
• MP&F Public Relations, NashvilleNext
• Middle Tennessee State University
• Connexon Partners
• Rogers Group, Inc.

IABC Nashville's next networking opportunity for area communicators is June 16 at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Join IABC Nashville to network with communications professionals at a hospitality event featuring music and special access to Bellissima! The Italian Automotive Renaissance, 1945–1975.

Find Us at the Frist takes place Thursday, June 16 from 6-8 p.m. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Music will be available in two locations. Entry to the exhibit is free for IABC members and their guests. Register Now!

ABOUT IABC NASHVILLE 
IABC Nashville is one of more than 100 chapters in 70 countries providing learning opportunities for its members and professional development sessions that offer new insights into the latest communication trends, technology and issues facing the industry. The chapter is diverse, with members representing area agencies, broadcast stations, corporations, universities and nonprofit organizations. IABC Nashville also offers ties to job bank services and the annual Music City Gold Pen Awards program. IABC is the only place to connect with communicators globally. Connect here. Go Anywhere! 

SOURCE IABC Nashville