Weber Shandwick celebrates awards success in the 2008 International Stevie Awards

Weber Shandwick has been recognised as winners and honourees in this year’s International Business Awards (IBA) with wins from the UK, U.S and Asia Pacific. Nicknamed “the Stevie” for the Greek word “crowned,” these awards honour the achievements and performances of organisations and business people worldwide.

On a regional level, Weber Shandwick UK & Ireland has been honoured in the ‘Best Public Relations Agency’ category. Weber Shandwick Scotland has also been selected as winner of the ‘Best Communications Department/Organisation’ category, with Managing Director, Nora Senior, also being honoured in the ‘Best Communications Executive’ category.

Weber Shandwick’s lifestyle boutique, SLAM, was also honoured in the ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ category, for their work with Brothers’ Cider.

Internationally, Weber Shandwick Singapore was named ‘Best Public Relations Agency’ and Weber Shandwick’s office in New York was honoured in the ‘Best Communications Campaign in the Middle East & Africa’ for their work with the MAC Aids Fund.

Recipients of International Stevie Awards were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organisations and individuals in more than 30 countries.  The awards will be presented to winners at a gala dinner on 8th September in Dublin, Ireland.