Awards
Strategic Objectives public relations programs win awards because of the stellar results they generate. Looking to get noticed, build brand and connect with your target consumer and audiences?
Strategic Objectives is one of Canada’s most decorated and celebrated public relations agencies thanks to our creative and strategic approach to generating results. Founders and agency co-owners, Deborah Weinstein and Judy Lewis are recognized by both their peers and Canada.
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IABC/Toronto (International Association of Business Communicators)
- Agency of the Year 2011 and 2009
CPRS Toronto (Canadian Public Relations Society) ACE Awards
- PR Campaign of the Year 2011, 2007, 2006, 2003
- Creative Campaign of the Year 2007, 2006, 2004
- United Nations Grand Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations
United Nations Department of Public Information 1994
- 11 IPRA (International Public Relations Association) Golden World Awards
- 26 IABC Gold Quill Awards of Excellence and Merit
CO-FOUNDERS AND PARTNERS, DEBORAH WEINSTEIN & JUDY LEWIS
CPRS ACE Award, PR Professionals of the Year: 2006
Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medals for Outstanding Contribution to Canada
and the Communications Industry: 2003
Canada’s Top 100 List of Women Entrepreneurs, Profit W100: 2008
Canada’s Top 100 List of Women Business Owners,
Profit and Chatelaine magazines: 2003, 2002
CANADIAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION AWARD
Best Public Relations Program: 2008, 2007, 2006
PR NEWS PLATINUM AWARDS
Crystal Award, Community Relations: 2008
MARKETING MAGAZINE MARQUE AWARD
Canada’s Top Three PR Agencies that Mattered: 2006
ACE Awards: CPRS (CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY) Toronto
PR Campaign of the Year: 2011, 2007, 2006, 2003
Creative Campaign of the Year: 2007, 2006, 2004
Best Use of Media Relations
Gold: 2010, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2003
Silver: 2011, 2011, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2009
Bronze: 2011, 2007
Marketing Communications
Gold: 2004, 2002
Silver: 1999
Community Relations Campaign of the Year
Gold: 2007
Silver: 2008
Brand Development
Gold: 2004
Silver: 2009, 2005
Bronze: 2007, 2007, 2006, 2005
New Product Launch
Gold: 2011, 2009, 2004, 2003
Bronze: 2006
ACE Awards: CPRS (CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY) Toronto cont’d
Cause Related: 2005
Best Use of Special Events
Gold: 2006
Silver: 2005
Bronze: 2008
Gold, Entertainment Marketing: 2004
Silver, Sports, Arts & Entertainment: 2005
Gold, Publications: 2002
OVATION Awards: IABC (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATORS) Toronto
PR Agency of the Year: 2011, 2009
People’s Choice Ovation Award: 2011
Media Relations
Excellence: 2011, 2009, 2009, 2008, 2008, 2007, 2007, 2006, 2006, 2004, 1999
Merit: 2011, 2011, 2010, 2010, 2010
Marketing Communications
Excellence: 2007, 2004, 2004, 2000
Merit: 2011, 2007, 2007, 2006, 2004
Social Responsibility
Excellence: 2011, 2010
Merit: 2011, 2010
Community Relations
Excellence: 2006
Merit: 2010
Communication Management
Excellence: 2009
Special Events
Excellence: 2000
Merit: 2008, 2006
Writing
Excellence: 2000
Photography
Excellence: 2011, 2008, 2004
Merit: 2010, 2009, 2005, 2004
3D/Graphic Design
Excellence: 2010
Gold Quill Awards: IABC (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATORS)
Gold Quill Award of Excellence, Graphic Design: 2011
Gold Quill Award Photography: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2004
Gold Quill Award, Media Relations
Excellence: 2009, 2007, 1987
Merit: 2009, 2006, 2001
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Gold Quill Awards IABC (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATORS) cont’d
Gold Quill Award, Multi-Audience Communications: 2007, 2005, 1995, 1994
Gold Quill Award, Marketing Communications: 2006, 2006
Gold Quill Award, Brand Communications: 2007, 2006
Gold Quill Award, Community and Government Relations: 1994
Gold Quill Award Special Events
Excellence: 2006, 2001
Merit: 2004
Gold Quill Award, Publications: 1996, 1996
Gold Quill Award, Newsletters: 1996
Golden World Awards IPRA (INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION)
Golden World Award of Excellence, Media Relations: 2007
Golden World Award of Excellence, Creativity: 2003
Marketing New Product
Excellence: 1994, 1990
Merit: 1992, 1992
Award, Marketing New Service: 1995
Golden World Award of Excellence, Marketing Existing Product: 2003
Golden World Award, Special Events: 2006
Golden World Award of Excellence, Complete Communications Program: 1999
Golden World Award of Excellence, Public Service: 1992
CPRS Awards of Excellence (CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY) Canada
Media Relations: 2006
Marketing Communications: 2007, 2007, 2005, 2005, 2003
Award of Excellence, Community Relations: 2008
Award of Excellence, Communication Projects – Special Events: 2006
Award of Excellence, Product/Service Launch: 2003
Award of Excellence, Service Launch Campaign: 1995
Award of Excellence, New Product/Service Campaign: 1999
Award of Excellence, Corporate Image: 1995, 1994
Award of Excellence, Special Events Programs: 1994
Award of Merit, A/V Projects: 2005
IABC Silver Leaf (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATORS) Canada
Award of Excellence, Media Relations: 2006
Award, Media Relations: 2007, 2004
Award of Excellence, Marketing Communications: 2007, 1989
Award, Marketing Communications: 2005
Award of Excellence, Marketing: 2003, 1989
Award of Excellence, Community Relations: 2004
Award of Excellence, Communications Tactics: 2004
Award of Excellence, Photography: 2007
Award of Excellence, Speech Writing: 1986
HERMES CREATIVE AWARDS
Platinum Award, PR Campaign: 2009
Platinum Award, Publicity Campaign: 2009, 2008
Platinum Award, Community Relations: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Platinum Award, Photography: 2009, 2008
Platinum Award, Special Events: 2008
Gold Award, Publicity: 2009
THE COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Crystal Award of Excellence, Special Events: 2008
Crystal Award of Excellence, Community Awareness Program: 2008
Crystal Award of Excellence, Special Event Planning: 2007
Crystal Award, Corporate Launch
Excellence: 1999
Jade Award of Distinction: 2000
Crystal Award, Video
Excellence: 2006, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1999
Jade Award of Distinction: 2001
Crystal Award of Excellence, Photography: 2009
MarCom AWARD
Platinum Award, Publicity Campaign: 2009
Gold Award, Publicity Campaign: 2009
Platinum Award, Photography: 2009
APEX AWARD
Award of Excellence, Video & Electronic Publications: 2006
RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA
Marketing and Communications Award: 1987
AMI (ASSOCIATION OF MULTI-IMAGE)
Best of Show: 1983
Gold, PR Image: 1983, 1984
Gold, AV/Video: 1983
Silver, Sales: 1983
OTHER
Best Law Firm Client Newsletter, National Association of Law Firm Marketing Administrators
First Prize Newsletter, Canadian Lawyer Magazine Newsletter Awards
