NYCRAMA ANNOUNCES 2013 MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

ALBANY, NY (10/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Albany, N.Y. ? The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA) proudly announces the winners for the 18th Annual Mark of Excellence Awards. A distinguished panel of marketing professionals from across the country chose twelve finalists, and three category winners were named at the October 2nd event held at Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, NY. The Home-Grown Marketing Category winner was the campaign, 65th Annual Troy Turkey Trot, for client USATF Adirondack and the City of Troy, NY, with marketing partners Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, and blue.O; the Mid-Sized Marketing Category winner was the campaign, New Media: Create It, for client SUNY Adirondack; and the Mega-Marketing Category winner was the campaign, Joining Hands, for client St. Peter's Health Partners, with marketing partners, Media Logic, Working Pictures, Gary Gold Photography, and Cotton Hill. The People's Choice award was given to Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau for the Saratoga Chowderfest campaign.

"We are thrilled to recognize the finalists and winners for their achievement in marketing excellence," said Nigar Hale, President of NYCRAMA. "The nominees are a reflection of the diversity and marketing expertise within New York's Tech Valley region."

The annual NYCRAMA Mark of Excellence Awards event showcases highly effective marketing campaigns from within the Capital Region. Unique among marketing award programs, the Mark of Excellence is based on both creativity and demonstrated results. The People's Choice Award is based on the total tally of votes from the marketing community. For more information on the annual Mark of Excellence Awards event, please visit www.nymarketing.org/moe.

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About the American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. A professional association for marketing leaders, thinkers and doers, it is the only organization that brings together marketers across all specialties to collaborate and inspire one another. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results. For more information on the American Marketing Association, visit www.marketingpower.com.

About NYCRAMA

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association is the premier Tech Valley association for marketing professionals. Since 1992, NYCRAMA has been dedicated to elevating the marketing profession by delivering career development, educational opportunities, and promoting best practices for winning and keeping customers. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with hundreds of marketing professionals in the Capital Region. Find out more at www.nymarketing.org.

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