Port Canaveral Wins Creativity in Public Relations Award for 65th Anniversary Celebration
By Space Coast Daily // November 20, 2019
PORT CANAVERAL honored by VISIT FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Canaveral Port Authority was honored by VISIT FLORIDA during the 2019 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame and Flagler Awards with a Creativity in Public Relations Silver award for Port Canaveral’s 65th Anniversary Celebration media campaign.
Each year, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by selection committees to receive these prestigious awards.
This year’s event was held during the 2019 Florida Tourism Forum at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort.
Named for Henry Flagler, the Flagler Awards were established in 2000 to recognize outstanding tourism marketing in Florida.
Annually, the Flagler Awards honor many of the countless individuals and organizations that help maintain and improve Florida’s position as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations.
The awards are open to all individuals, private businesses and not-for-profit organizations offering a product or service that promotes tourism to or within the state of Florida.
Related Story:Port Canaveral Launches 65th Anniversary Tribute With Commemorative Flag Raising at Maritime Center
2019 FLAGLER AWARD WINNERS:
Creativity in Public Relations
Silver: Canaveral Port Authority for Port Canaveral 65th Anniversary Celebration
Henry: Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau for Post-Red Tide Response
Direct Marketing
Silver: Destination Panama City for Postcards From Panama City
Henry: The Florida Keys & Key West for “Rejuvenated” E-Newsletter Campaign
Internet Advertising
Silver: Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office for Navarre Beach Content Videos
Henry: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for Where Culture Always Shines – Brand Videos and Rich Media
Mixed Media Campaign
Silver: Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau for Summer Families Campaign
Henry: Visit St. Pete/Clearwater for Experience Central Ave
Mobile Marketing
Silver: The Florida Keys & Key West for Key West 3D Map
Henry: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Mobile App
Niche Marketing
Bronze: The Florida Keys & Key West for Weddings – Niche Marketing
Silver: Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for Shrimp Days of Summer
Henry: Visit Tampa Bay for The Many Layers of Tampa Bay
Out-of-Home
Silver: Visit Sarasota County for The Polar Vortex Challenge: Visit Sarasota County Brings the Beach to Midwest Cities
Henry: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for Winter Transit
Print Advertising
Silver: Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for Amelia Island Advertorial Series
Henry: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for Meetings Campaign Print: Inspire Innovation
Radio Advertising
Silver: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for Beach Babble
Henry: Visit Tampa Bay for Daydream to Tampa Bay – Make it Tampa Bay
Resource/Promotional Material – Consumer
Silver Award: Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau for Visitor Guide
Henry: Visit Panama City Beach for Decor by The Shore
Resource/Promotional Material – Trade
Silver Award: Orlando North, Seminole County Sports for Sports Toolkit
Henry: Visit Tampa Bay for 600,000 Reasons to Meet in Tampa Bay
Rural County Marketing
Silver Award: Suwannee County Tourist Development for Suwannee County / Discover the Nature of Things
Henry: Gulf County Tourist Development Council for Hurricane Michael ReBuild, ReVisit, ReDiscover Gulf County Campaign
Social Media Marketing
Silver Award: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for Hilton Sandestin Beach Personalized Social Media Strategy
Henry: Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for Amelia Island Documentary Social Video
Henry: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for Cultural Tourism in The Palm Beaches – Travel Blog
Special Event
Silver: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for Beyond the Beach: Attracting Drive Market with the Arts
Henry: Gulf County Tourist Development Council for Brothers Osborne Port St Joe Album Release Concert
Henry: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for Shellebrate National Seashell Day
Sustainable Tourism Marketing
Silver Award: The Florida Keys & Key West for “Keys Traveler” Connect and Protect Edition
Henry: New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau for Tourism Touches You Campaign
Television Advertising
Silver Award: Visit Panama City Beach for Make It Yours!
Henry: Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau for ABC National
Tourism Advocacy
Silver Award: Visit Pensacola for Pensacola Tourism Works for You
Henry: Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for Amelia Island Industry Leadership
Websites
Silver Award: VERB Interactive for South Seas Island Resort
Henry: Town of Surfside for Town of Surfside’s Booking Portal
Best of Show
Annual marketing budget between $500,000 ‐ $2 million: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for Where Culture Always Shines – Brand Videos and Rich Media
Annual marketing budget greater than $2 million: Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for Amelia Island Industry Leadership
CLICK HERE FOR BREVARD COUNTY NEWS
