Nebraskaland Magazine
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s communications staff won eight awards at the Association of Conservation Information annual conference held July 13-17 in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Game and Parks staff were recognized for photography, magazine articles and press releases, marketing efforts, graphic design and special publications. Just two other states received more accolades.
“The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission works hard to build support for conservation in Nebraska through outreach, education and communication efforts. These can range in scope from free family events to news releases to beautiful photography of Nebraska’s natural resources,” said Christy Rasmussen, communications director for Nebraska Game and Parks. “We’re honored to be recognized for our work in making Nebraskans aware of the natural resources our state has to offer.”
Award winners from Nebraska are:
— One time publication book/report: third place, Beautiful Nebraska, a special publication by NEBRASKAland staff
— News release: second place, Bighorn Sheep Hunt, by Justin Haag
— News release: third place, AmeriCorps lends hand with projects, by Justin Haag
— Education: first place, Trail Tails magazine, communications and wildlife staff
— Photography: first place, Sunset Swim, by Eric Fowler
— Photography: second place, Swift Foxes, by Justin Haag
— Success on a Shoestring: second place, Archery on Fire, communications staff
— Poster: first place, Nebraska’s Backyard Birds, designed by Donna Schimonitz
— Magazine article: third place, Long Live Anglers, by Jenny Nguyen
