San Francisco – May 1, 2009 – Architectural Record, McGraw-Hill Construction’s prestigious publication and the magazine of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), today presented its 13th annual Advertising Excellence Awards to 29 companies and agencies. The awards breakfast hosted over 250 architects, manufacturers, editors, marketers and industry leaders at San Francisco’s Moscone Center during the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition.
Full page or larger ads published in Architectural Record in the first quarter of 2009 were considered for the awards. Winners were judged for content and graphic presentation by a jury of nine architects and designers representing the breadth of the profession.
“This year’s winners are an inspiring group-- 29 high-performing companies,” said Laura Viscusi, publisher of Architectural Record. “These winners show us how to build a world-class image for an architectural products company and exhibit mastery of the rapidly changing media landscape. When it comes to advertising, this year’s winners are defining excellence.”
Best in Show - Integrated Campaign
- Rocky Mountain Hardware, Agency: Burchiellaro Design
- Knauf Insulation, Agency: Caldwell VanRiper
Best in Show - Monthly Print Campaign
- Construction Specialties, Agency: Brian J. Ganton & Associates
Best in Show - Spreads
- Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Systems , Agency: Zban Advertising
- Hunter Douglas Contract, Agency: DMD
Best in Show - Single Pages
- BEGA
- Cambridge Architectural, Agency: Larson O’Brien
- Simpson Strong Tie, Agency: C Squared Advertising
Winner - Integrated Campaign
- Phaidon Atlas
- ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation, Agency: FIREHOUSE
Winner - Spread
- EIMA, Agency: Bemis Resource Group
Winner - Single Page
- AIA Contract Documents, Agency: Shelton Group
- Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc., Agency: KleinMichael Partners
- EventScape Inc.
- Kawneer Company, Inc., Agency: Function
- Kim Lighting
- La Cantina Doors
- NANA Wall Systems, Inc.
- Soil Retention Products, Inc., Agency: Drop Dead Design
- Technical Glass Products, Agency: Brandner Communications
Honorable Mention - Spread
- Mitsubishi Chemical FP America, Inc., Agency: The Ludlow Group
Honorable Mention - Single Page
- Eldorado Stone
- Autodesk
- The Travelers Company, Agency: Fallon Advertising
- Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, Hunter Consulting Inc.
User Engagement - Continuing Education
- General Electric Consumer and Electrical Appliances
- Lafarge
- Jeld-WEN Windows and Doors, Agency: CMD
User Engagement - Online Video
- Adobe Acrobat 9
User Engagement - Online Social Media
- Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
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