Welcome to IABC-San Diego. Are you looking for a diverse group of communications professionals – for professional development, networking or growth opportunities? You've found it.

We’re beginning an exciting new board year following an award-winning year of growth. This year, we’re looking forward to stellar professional development sessions and moresocial networking. We also have a few open slots left on our 2008-09 leadership team. If you’re interested in getting involved at this level, let me know.

One of the greatest benefits of getting involved in the local IABC chapter is the relationships you build along the way. I know they have made a difference for me. I hope we can make a difference for you, too.

See you soon at a lunch session or networking event.

Molly Jarrell, MBA
Communications Manager, Kaiser Permanente

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San Diego IABC members are recognized for excellence in publication design and benefits communication.

The Pacific Plains region of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recently awarded 78 recipients with the Silver Quill Award, including two professional communicators in San Diego. Susie Giesting and Mary Endress of Towers Perin received awards for the San Diego County Schools VEBA Annual Report and for Northrop Grumman's Best Doctors Service Launch. The awards honor the best combination of words, creative concepts and strategic thinking in communications.

The annual Silver Quill Awards program is designed to help communicators demonstrate the value of strategic, quality communication to their management or clients and build further credibility and support with their organization and clients.

This year’s awards competition attracted approximately 156 entries from 10 states throughout the Pacific Plains Region of IABC. Professional communicators from across the nation judged the entries, all communications materials used in 2006. Entries were judged based on strategy, effectiveness and creativity. Winners were honored in New Orleans at a special reception on June 25, held in conjunction with the IABC International Conference.

Congratulations to our local chapter winners!