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I. Welcome Remarks

II. National Anthem

III. AAPC Acknowledgements

IV. Dinner and Presentationof Pollie and CampaignExcellence Awards

V. Winner Portraits Taken(Coronado Foyer)

VI. Pollie After Party &Desert Reception(Coronado Ballroom)

EVENINGPROGRAM

POLLIERECEPTION

COMPLIMENTS OF

POLLIEAFTER PARTY COMPLIMENTS OF

POLLIEGALA

DINNERCOMPLIMENTS OF


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AAPC ThanksThose WhoMade The 2014Pollie Awards& Conference A

Success

POLLIE CONTEST COMMITTEE

Chair: Rich Schlackman, RMS Associates

Anthony Bellotti, Campaign Solutions

Melissa Cressey, DSPolitical

Tracy Dietz, Labels & Lists

Kevin O’Neill, Grassroots Enterprise

2014 POLLIE CONFERENCEPLANNING COMMITTEE

Co Chairs:

Ondine Fortune, Fortune Media

Tom Shepard, Tom Shepard & Associates

Members:

Lorena Chambers, Chambers Lopez

Strategies

Ed Clancy, Livable Streets

Carol Dahmen, Comcast Spotlight

Brian Franklin, Impact PoliticsArt Hackney, Hackney & Hackney, Inc.

Jim Innocenzi, Sandler-Innocenzi

Mike Madrid, Grassroots Lab

Beth Miller, Miller Public Affairs Group

Tim Rosales, The Wayne Johnson Agency

Doc Sweitzer, The Campaign Group

AAPC STAFF:

Alana Joyce, Executive Director

Amanda Scherb, Pollie Contest

Coordinator

Beckie Souleymane, Membership

Manager

2Evening Program

3AAPC

Acknowledgements

6Pollie Award Judges

12Pollie Award Winners

TABLE OFCONTENTS

Photos on pages 5 and 10 courtesy of

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video, photos and music for the 2014

Pollie Conference.

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AAPC is honored to have had 265 judges

participate in the 2014 Pollie Awards-—across all

disciplines and party lines. Our judges are essential

to the success and integrity of the Pollie Awards

program and we truly appreciate their

time and effort.

To all of our judges, thank you! Without you, the

Pollie Awards would not be possible.


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J U D G E S

CRAIG AGRANOFFPOLITICALCONSULTING.COM

KEVIN AKINSHAMILTON CAMPAIGNS

CATHERINE ALONZOJAVELINA

JON ANDERSONMAD DOG MAIL

TOM ANDERSONOPTIMA PUBLIC RELATIONS

MARK ARMOURARMOURMEDIA, INC.

RAY ARNOLDARNOLD GROUP

JOHN BALDUZZITHE BALDUZZI GROUP

CHAD BARTHEVENTBRITE

PRESTON BATESLIBERTY FOR ALL

ROSS BATESROSS G BATES CONSULTING

ERIC BAUMAN

LOS ANGELES COUNTYDEMOCRATIC PARTY

BETH BECKERINDIGO STRATEGIES

BRYAN BEDERAAMPLIFY RELATIONS

MEGAN BEDERAAMPLIFY RELATIONS

PAUL BENTZHIGHGROUND, INC.

ACHIM BERGMANN

BERGMANN ZWERDLINGDIRECT

AARON BEYTINTHE BEYTIN AGENCY

GAYATRI BHALLACATALIST

ALEX BILCHAKBLISS INSTITUTE OF

APPLIED POLITICS

BRENT BLACKABYTRILOGY INTERACTIVE

MELANIE BLUMBERGCALIFORNIA UNIVERSITYOF PENNSYLVANIA

JOSHUA BOISVERTDAVIES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

NICOLE BOUDAFORTUNE MEDIA, INC

JAMES BOWERS

BERMAN AND COMPANY

RICHARD BREHMCOMCAST SPOTLIGHT

BRENT BUCHANANCYGNAL

MICHAEL BURTONOHIO UNIVERSITY

V.J. BUSTOSGRAGERT RESEARCH

LIZ CHADDERDONTHE CHADDERDON GROUP

KARI CHISHOLMMANDATE MEDIA

BRAD CHISMCHISM STRATEGIES

SCOTT CIMMARUSTICURTIS SCOTTADVERTISING INC.

MICHAEL CLARKECAMPAIGNOLOGY

WALTER CLINTONAMERICAN DIRECTIONS GROUP

ALICIA COLLINSBRABENDERCOX

SETH COLTONTHE LUKENS COMPANY

CHUCK COOLIDGELINCOLN STRATEGY GROUP

DARDEN COPELANDTHE CALVERT STREET GROUP

MELISSA CRESSEYDSPOLITICAL

CHRIS CROTTYCROTTY CONSULTING INC.

CHAD CROWKC STRATEGIES

CHRISTIAN CURTOCAMPAIGN SOLUTIONS

BRIDGET CUSICKBERLINROSEN

JULIE CUTLERELEVATED CAMPAIGNS

JEFF DAVISVICTORY MEDIA GROUP

MARCUS DELL’ARTINOFIRSTSTRATEGICCOMMUNICATIONS ANDPUBLIC AFFAIRS

JAKE DILEMANITHE PARKSIDE GROUP

MIKE DISHAROONTRILOGY INTERACTIVE

MATT DOLEPOLITICS COUNSEL

MAURA DOUGHERTYPRISM COMMUNICATIONS

ANGELA DOUGLASUNIVERSITY OF NORTHCAROLINA WILMINGTON

JOHN DOWLESSMILLENNIUMCONSULTING, INC

PAUL DOWNEYFULL PAGE MULTIMEDIA, INC

TOM DOYLECLEAR CHANNEL MEDIA +ENTERTAINMENT

JOSEPH DOZIERJTD STRATEGIES LLC

MICHAEL DUNCANHARRIS MEDIA, LLC

LEN EPANDEPANDMEDIA

GAYLE FALKENTHALFALCON VALLEY GROUP

HAL FISCHERMOUNT VERNON PRINTING

LIZ FITZGERALDPORTER NOVELLI

DOUGLAS FORANDRED HORSE STRATEGIES

ONDINE FORTUNEFORTUNE MEDIA, INC

BRIAN FRANKLINIMPACT POLITICS

ERIC FRENCHMANCONNELL DONATELLI

FREDERIC NICOLASFRICHOTFRICHOT AND ASSOCIATES

MIKE GEHRKEBENENSON STRATEGY GROUP

MISSY GIBBONSHSP DIGITAL LLC

AMY GONZALEZBLUEPRINT INTERACTIVE

CHAD GOSSELINKCONTROL POINT GROUP

CATHERINE GRAFFEONEXUS DIRECT

JOSHUA GROSSFELDMAMMEN GROUP INC

HEIDI GUERRA

INNOVATIVE ADVERTISING, LLC

SETH GUIDRYDCI GROUP

ASHLEY GUNDLACHNEXUS DIRECT

APRIL HACKNEYHACKNEY & HACKNEY, INC.


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ART HACKNEYHACKNEY & HACKNEY, INC.

GEORGE HAMPMISSION CONTROL, INC.

JONATHAN HANENTHE CHURCHILL GROUP

TYLER HARBERHARDEN | GLOBAL

JOHN HATCHTEXAS PETITION STRATEGIES

CHRIS HAYLERSTONES’ PHONES

MICHAEL HILLOLDMIXON HILL

KYLE HILLMANKYLE HILLMAN STRATEGYGROUP

ERIC HOGENSENHSG CAMPAIGNS

FOUNT HOLLANDAH STRATEGIES &MAJORITY DESIGNS

BRENNA HOLMESCHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS +

HUSSEY

CASSY HOUGHPANDORA MEDIA INC.

MISHA HOUSERCITY OF LONG BEACH

TIERNEY HUNTTHE NEW MEDIA FIRM

LARRY HUYNHTRILOGY INTERACTIVE

ADAM HYLANDECCANOVA

JOE IESUE

CASSANDRA ILLIDGEGETTY IMAGES

KAY ISRAELRHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

BUD JACKSONJACKSON GROUP MEDIA

KAREN JAGODAE-VOTER INSTITUTE

JEAN JENNERJENNER CONSULTING

SHERMAN JEWETTBLUE&READ

JOSHUA JONESRED CLAYCOMMUNICATIONS, INC

DAN JUDYNORTH STAR OPINIONRESEARCH

DAVID KANEVSKY

AMERICAN VIEWPOINT

SUSAN KATZKATZING CREATIVE WAYS

DANIEL KATZTHE PARKSIDE GROUP

THOMAS KEELEYCONNECTIVIST MEDIA

BRIAN KELLEYXENOPHON STRATEGIES

JONATHAN KERRYCONSERVATIVE NATION LLC

CARTER KIDDCAMPAIGN SOLUTIONS

JASON KINGSBURYWINNING CONNECTIONS/PHONES

ADAM KIRSCHSOURCED STRATEGIES

BARRY KLEINBERLINROSEN

AMANDA KOHUTTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFPOLITICAL MANAGEMENT

ANDRII KRUGLASHOV

VERONIKA KRUGLASHOVANIKKOLOM

DANIEL KULLYKULLY HALL

BYRON LAMASTERSINFOCUS CAMPAIGNS

ALLY LETSKYOMP DIRECT

LARRY LEVINELARRY LEVINE & ASSOCIATES

ROMAN LEVITBERLINROSEN

MICHAEL LIDDELLNGP VAN

JASON LINDEDDC ADVOCACY

BRAD LIPPMANNCATALIST

BRIAN LISKNIS

XAVIER LOPEZ-AYALATHE NEW MEDIA FIRM

CLAIRE LOWKENNEDYCOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

KURT LUIDHARDTTHE PROSPER GROUP

THOMAS MANNIXELECT SYSTEMS INC

LUKE MARCHANT365 STRATEGIES

NICK MARTINDEMOCRATIC PARTY OFCUYAHOGA COUNTY

CRYSTAL MARTINMAILPOW

CHRISTOPHERMASSICOTTEDSPOLITICAL

JENNIFER MATHEWSAMM POLITICAL

CARTNEY MCCRACKENCONTROL POINT GROUP

JAMES MCKITTRICKNEXUS DIRECT

MATTHEW MCMILLANBUZZMAKER

HOWELL MEDLEYMEDLEY STRATEGY GROUP

RYAN MEERSTEINTARGETED VICTORY

CHADWICK MELDERCAMCO CONSULTING

WILLIAM MILLERCONTROL POINT GROUP

WILL MILLERFLAGLER COLLEGE

VINNY MINCHILLOGLASS HOUSE STRATEGY

CHAD MINNICKMINNICK & MINNICK, INC.

JEFF MORRISMMA CREATIVE

AMY MORRISONCHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS +HUSSEY

MICHAEL MOSCHELLANATIONBUILDER

CHRIS MOTTOLACMCI

MICHAEL MULEUPT STRATEGIES

MILLARD MULEUPT STRATEGIES

SARAH MULEUPT STRATEGIES

ANDREW MYERSMYERS RESEARCH ANDSTRATEGIC SERVICES

IVA NICOLONEXUS DIRECT

DEAN NIELSENCERILLION N4 PARTNERS

SHIENA MARIE NORMANDCONSERVATIVE NATION LLC

AUBREY NORTHAMNEXUS DIRECT

BENJAMIN NUCKELSJOE SLADE WHITE & COMPANY

VIVIAN NUNEZINFINITY MEDIA


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J U D G E S

SETH OLDMIXONOLDMIXON HILL

ALAN PACKMAN

THOMAS PANKERNEXUS DIRECT

JENNIFER PASCALALLYN MEDIA

PETER PASICOLLECTIVE

ALEX PATTONOZEAN MEDIA

DAVID PAYNE

VOX GLOBAL

S. CHAD PEACEIVC MEDIA LLC

ENRIQUE PEARCELEFT COASTCOMMUNICATIONS

ANNE-MARIE PETRIECBS RADIO

CASEY PHILLIPSREDPRINT STRATEGY

BRANDON POWERS

POWERS COMMUNICATIONS

LORI RAADSOMETHING ELSE STRATEGIES

MARKO RAKARMRAK SERVICES

OSWALDO RAMIREZORC CONSULTORES

ERIC RARDINCARE2

AUSTIN REEDAMM POLITICAL

TIM REEVESTHE EPPSTEIN GROUP

MATTHEW REYRED HORSE STRATEGIES

JERI RICHARDSONSAGAC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

VICTOR RICHARDSON IIBUZZMAKER

JESSICA RINGALLYN MEDIA

BART ROBBETTROBBETT ADVOCACY MEDIA

CHUCK ROCHASOLIDARITY STRATEGIES

ANA RODRIGUESTHE ADVANCE GROUP

JEFF ROEAXIOM STRATEGIES

JASON ROEREVOLVIS

RICK ROSENBERGCHRIS RUSSELLCONSULTING LLC

CHRIS RUSSELLCHRIS RUSSELLCONSULTING LLC

LAURA RYNKIEWICZNEXUS DIRECT

RAMNEEK SAINILEFT COASTCOMMUNICATIONS

DANNY SANDERS

THERESA SCHOPPESHOUTPOINT

PETER SCHORSCHEXTENSIVE ENTERPRISES

ERIN SCHULTZNWP CONSULTING

SCOTT SCHWEITZERTHE STRATEGY GROUPFOR MEDIA

MARGO SCOTT DUNNTHE CAMPAIGN WORKSHOP

ANDREW SHARPANDREW SHARPCONSULTING, INC.

TIFFANY SMILE

HEATHER SMITHRIGHT ANGLE CONSULTING

NATHAN SMITHSSK COMMUNITIES

STEPHEN SOLOMONTHE PIVOT GROUP

JAMES SPENCERTHE CAMPAIGN NETWORK

EVAN STAVISKYTHE PARKSIDE GROUP

JARED SUHNTHE SINGULARIS GROUP

SEAN SULLIVANHSC

MEGAN SULLIVAN

NIK SWIATEK

REX FOR PRESIDENTCAMPAIGNS

CHRIS TALBOTTALBOT DIGITAL

LAURA TAMMANGREENLIGHT MEDIASTRATEGIES

TRAVIS TAYLOR

GARY TEALBEHAVIOR MATRIX

KEVIN TEETS

KT STRATEGIES

BEN TEVELINFIELD STRATEGIES

RICK THOMASQUINN THOMASPUBLIC AFFAIRS

SOPHIE THURBERTHE CAMPAIGN WORKSHOP

JESSICA TIBERIONEXUS DIRECT

ELISA TOTARO

EQUIPO 70

AARON TROSTAARON TROST, LLC

GLYNNIS VAUGHAN

KRUNOSLAV VIDIĆ STRATEGO PR CONSULTING

BEN WALTERSEBERLE COMMUNICATIONS

GROUP

STEVE WANCZYKTHE PARKSIDE GROUP

MARK WATTSABACUS ASSOCIATES

KRISTIN WELSHALLYN MEDIA

AMILE WILSONHAPAX CREATIVE

ROB WORDENCLEAR CHANNEL MEDIA +

ENTERTAINMENT

BRIAN WRIGHTMELAMED COMMUNICATIONS

JONATHAN YEDINTHE ADVANCE GROUP

KATE ZAYKOWSKIHARRIS MEDIA, LLC

SUE ZOLDAKADFERO GROUP

SUZANNE ZURNVINCO STRATEGIES LLC

ALEX ZWERDLINGBERGMANN ZWERDLINGDIRECT


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W I N N E R SOVERALL CAMPAIGNS -

CANDIDATE DIVISIONA01 - Best Direct Mail Campaign

GoldTerry McAuliffe for Governor FlightMoore Campaigns

SilverFunds for Jobs, Growth and Security - FrankBalles

Mission Control, Inc.

A02 - Best Internet Campaign

GoldLiberal Party of Australia 2013 RaceIMGE

SilverCory Booker for Senate Digital Marketing

ProgramTrilogy Interactive

A03 - Best Phone/Field Campaign

GoldLaura Maczka For Mayor: “The Clinic”Stampede Consulting

Silver

Vidak for State SenateGOCO Consulting, LLC

A04 - Best Television/RadioCampaign

Gold

Turnaround DetroitJoe Slade White & Company

SilverNew Yorkers for de BlasioAKPD Message and Media LLC

Bronze

Philip Levine for Mayor of Miami BeachThe Victory Group

A05 - Best Use of Fundraising

GoldU.S. Senator Jim Inhofe: Dove HuntInvitation Mailer & Event Materials

Sagac Public Affairs

SilverU.S. Senator Jim Inhofe - Striper FishingTournament Event, Invite & MaterialsSagac Public Affairs

BronzeOkla. State Treasurer - Ken Miller

Campaign “Tip Off” EventSagac Public Affairs

A06 - Best Use of Humor

GoldFrank Balles for NJ Senate - “FavoriteThings”

The Strategy Group Company

SilverI’m ObamaCare Series

Republican National Committee

BronzeI’m ObamaCare: DownRepublican National Committee

A07 - Best Use of Negative/Contrast

Gold

Women’s FlightMoore Campaigns

Silver

VoiceJamestown Associates

BronzeTurnaround Detroit, “Park”Joe Slade White & Company

A08 - Best in Show

Gold

Turnaround Detroit Write-In CampaignJoe Slade White & Company

SilverMARTY WALSH FOR BOSTON MAYORJackson Group Media LLC

BronzeFoxes in Ballot BoxesThe Beytin Agency

OVERALL CAMPAIGNS -BALLOT INITIATIVEDIVISIONA09 - Best Direct Mail Campaign

Gold

Yes for SeaTacMoxie Media

SilverHenrico County Meal Tax - Vote YesMission Control, Inc.

A10- Best Internet Campaign

Gold

Yes on 522, the Campaign to Label GMOsin Washington StateOldmixon Hill


GoldField to the Rescue

Calvert Street Group


Gold Yes on 522, the Campaign to Label GMOsin Washington State

Oldmixon Hill

A14 - Best Use of Humor

GoldDumb and DumberHackney & Hackney, Inc.

A16 - Best in Show

GoldCincinnati Says NO on Issue 4JVA Campaigns

Silver

SpinMoxie Media

OVERALL CAMPAIGNS -PUBLIC AFFAIRSDIVISIONA17 - Best Direct Mail Campaign

GoldThe Home Depot “Why e-Fairness Matters”PostcardSagac Public Affairs

Silver

AARP Chained CPI Appeal CampaignChapman Cubine Adams + Hussey

A18 - Best Internet Campaign

GoldZombies For Responsible Government

Gateway MediaSilver

Moving America Out of the RedProof Integrated Communications

BronzeLady Parts Justice - Clear Eyes, Full Hearts,Can ChooseRevolution Messaging


GoldNapa Pipe: Creating A New VisionDavies Public Affairs

Silver

Ratepayer RevoltCalvert Street Group

A20 - Best Television/RadioCampaign

GoldAARP - Fraud

GMMB

SilverHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield OverallCampaignBrabenderCox

BronzeUPMC - Contract Campaign



GoldReclaim America PACTargeted Victory

SilverClear Channel PAC - Peer to Peer CampaignSagac Public Affairs

Bronze

NARAL Defeat Cuccinelli eAppealsChapman Cubine Adams + Hussey


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W I N N E R SB17 - GOTV - Statewide/Local

GoldPledge to Vote SignaturesNorthwest Passage Consulting

B18 - Slate - Statewide/Local

GoldFoxes in Ballot BoxesThe Beytin Agency

B21 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - Governor

GoldNextGen Climate Action - SmokestackMission Control, Inc.

SilverNextGen Climate Action - 98%Mission Control, Inc.

B22 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - U.S. Senate/House

Gold

BadgeBergmann Zwerdling Direct

B23 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - Statewide (Non-Gubernatorial Race)

GoldControl

Gold Communications

B24 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - Mayor

GoldSkeletonsThe Campaign Workshop

SilverDouble StandardRyan Clumpner

BronzeGone Fishin’

The Chadderdon Group

B25 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - State Legislature

GoldDisasterKennedy Communications, Inc.

SilverFall of RomaKennedy Communications, Inc.

BronzeGuns Three

Kennedy Communications, Inc.

B26 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - Local/Municipal/Regional

Gold

SuperheroThe San Diego Group

SilverThumbs UpJVA Campaigns

Bronze

No SaraBergmann Zwerdling Direct

B27 - Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language

GoldUno - Ron Serpico

Mad Dog Mail

SilverNietoThe Strategy Group

BronzeDREAMRyan Clumpner

B28 - Best Use of Humor

GoldDodgersThe Parkside Group

SilverGorillaThe Public Response Group

BronzeNudes

The Parkside Group

B29 - Best Use of Illustration

GoldAnderson Went to Richmond - ReedHeddleston

Mad Dog Mail

SilverElephant in Sheep’s ClothingLos Angeles County Democratic Party


B30 - Best Use of Negative/Contrast - U.S. Senate/House

Gold

McConnell MGB FraudThe Lukens Company

B32 - Best Use of Negative/Contrast - Local/Municipal/Regional (Including Mayor)

GoldStephen Fulop for Jersey City Mayor - WatchMission Control, Inc.

Silver

Funds for Jobs, Growth and Security - CaneMission Control, Inc.

BronzeDouble Standard

Ryan Clumpner


DIRECT MAIL - BALLOTINITIATIVE DIVISIONB38 - For City Campaigns

GoldSpinMoxie Media

SilverSafe Schools=Safe KidsGreenlight Media Strategies

BronzeMad Hatter

JVA Campaigns

B40 - For Local/Municipal/Regional Organization

Gold

Tyler Proud - Vote By Mail365 Strategies

DIRECT MAIL - PUBLICAFFAIRS DIVISIONB49 - Franked Mail

Gold

CutBergmann Zwerdling Direct

SilverBUDGET VOTEthetrazgroup

B51 - For State/Local PublicAffairs

GoldSante Fe Gold - Building an Army ofAdvocates

Davies Public Affairs

SilverDirect Mail for Active Adult DevelopmentProjectFive Corners Strategies

BronzeMorse Double Dip

DMI DIRECT

B53 - For MembershipCommunications

Gold

Transport Workers Union “Teamster Air”Putnam Partners, LLC

B56 - Best Use of Humor

GoldTransport Workers Union “Air SicknessBag”

Putnam Partners, LLC


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D05 - Website - State Legislature/Local

GoldFrank Balles for NJ Senate -“Whelanopoly.com”The Strategy Group Company

SilverDr. Richard Pan for Senate Website:

www.DrRichardPan.comTrilogy Interactive

BronzeSherylBergforTexas.comUpstream Communications

D06 - Website - NationalOrganization

GoldReady For Hillary

NGP VAN

D07 - Website - State/LocalOrganization

Gold

Texas Democratic Party Website:www.txdemocrats.orgTrilogy Interactive

SilverNY State PartyBully Pulpit Interactive

BronzeRepublican Party of Texas

Harris Media LLC

D08 - Website - IndependentExpenditure

GoldFreedom’s FrontierIMGE

D09 - Website - Best LandingPage

GoldCharlie Janssen for GovernorThe Prosper Group

SilverDan Branch for Attorney General

The Prosper Group

BronzeTurning WV BlueControl Point Group

D10 - Website - Best Microsite

GoldThe Choice App

IMGE

D11 - Web Video - Governor

GoldStorybook McAuliffeRepublican National Committee

SilverManifesto

Something Else Strategies

BronzeCitizens United: Fast Terry

Richard Sales Media

BronzeRick Snyder for Michigan “Nerdy”Strategic Perception Inc.

D12 - Web Video - U.S. Senate/House

Gold

American Crossroads: Ashley’s StoryRichard Sales Media

SilverAmerican Commitment: #BookerFAIL

Richard Sales Media

BronzeAlison Lundergan Grimes for U.S. Senate“For Thelma”Putnam Partners, LLC

D13 - Web Video - Statewide (Non-Gubernatorial or Senate)

GoldLet Texas Work for Texas

WeRPolitics

D14 - Web Video - Mayor

GoldMindlessGateway Media

SilverA Music Video for LA MayorLUKErativeVentures

BronzeZombie Talk

Gateway Media

D15 - Web Video - State

Legislature/LocalGoldStringer 2013 - “Colossal Failure”GMMB

D16 - Web Video - Best Use ofHumor

GoldBystander PresidentRepublican National Committee

SilverEd Markey’s Greatest Hits

CRAFT Media | Digital

BronzeAmerican Crossroads: Ashley’s StoryRichard Sales Media

D17 - Web Video - Best Use ofNegative/Contrast

GoldDishonest TerryWeRPolitics

SilverStorybook McAuliffe

Republican National Committee

BronzeStringer 2013 - “Colossal Failure”GMMB

D18 - Web Video - BestTechnology Innovation

GoldTurnaround Detroit, “Vine 6-Second Write-

In Ad”Joe Slade White & Company

SilverAlgorithmic Approach Target to InteractiveVideo App (Choice App)IMGE

Bronze

A Kentucky StoryWeRPolitics

D19 - Web Video - Best Use ofPre-Roll Video

GoldTurnaround Detroit, “Ballot”Joe Slade White & Company

SilverEnterprise Washington - “Death and Taxes”The Strategy Group Company

D20 - Internet Advertising -(Online/Social/Mobile) - Governor

Gold

Terry McAuliffeBully Pulpit Interactive

SilverCharlie Janssen for GovernorThe Prosper Group

D21 - Internet Advertising(Online/Social/Mobile) - U.S.Senate/House

GoldRoger Williams - Polygraph VideoUpstream Communications

SilverDavid Vitter Stands with Duck DynastyBrabenderCox

Bronze

John Cornyn - Google Campaign (Display,Search and YouTube)Upstream Communications

D22 - Internet Advertising(Online/Social/Mobile) -Statewide (Non-Gubernatorial orSenate)

GoldDan PatrickHarris Media LLC


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W I N N E R SD23 - Internet Advertising

(Online/Social/Mobile) - Mayor

GoldMarty Walsh

Bully Pulpit InteractiveSilverBill de BlasioBully Pulpit Interactive

BronzeTurnaround Detroit

Joe Slade White & Company

D24 - Internet Advertising(Online/Social/Mobile) - StateLegislature/Local

GoldFrank Balles for NJ Senate -“Whelanopoly.com”


Silver“Be Happy”Totten Communications

BronzeSaturating DCBuzzMaker

D25 - Internet Advertising(Online/Social/Mobile) -Independent Expenditure

GoldKeep Ken OutBlueprint Interactive

SilverToo Extreme Ken

Blueprint Interactive

D27 - Best Overall Use of SocialMedia - U.S. Senate/House

GoldJohn Cornyn U.S. Senate Re-electionUpstream Communications

SilverCory Booker for Senate SocialMedia ProgramTrilogy Interactive

BronzeRoger Williams - Social Media EngagementUpstream Communications

D28 - Best Overall Use ofSocial Media - Statewide (Non-Gubernatorial or Senate)

GoldI’m In: Targeted Sharing for Pete Snyder for

Lt. GovEngage

D29 - Best Overall Use of SocialMedia - Mayor

GoldGarcetti Social Media - MayorNew Economy Campaigns

D30 - Best Overall Use of SocialMedia - State Legislature/Local

GoldRidley-Thomas Facebook Voter TargetingLos Angeles County Democratic Party

Silver

Judge Rebecca BradleyConnectivist Media

D31 - Best Use of FacebookAdvertising

GoldSenator Mitch McConnellHarris Media LLC

SilverCory Booker for SenateTrilogy Interactive

Bronze

Ridley-Thomas Facebook Voter TargetingLos Angeles County Democratic Party

D32 - Best Technology Innovation

GoldDemocracy.comDemocracy.com

SilverI’m In: Targeted Sharing for Pete Snyder for

Lt. GovEngage

BronzeJohn Cornyn - Google HangoutUpstream Communications

D33 - Best App

GoldThe Choice AppIMGE

SilverCost of Labor AppIMGE

BronzeI’m In: Targeted Sharing for Pete Snyder for

Lt. GovEngage

Bronze

MiniVANNGP VAN

INTERNET - BALLOTINITIATIVE DIVISIOND35 - Website

GoldTexans For Term Limits WebsiteInnovative Advertising

Silver Yes for SeaTac, the Campaign to Raise theMinimum Wage to $15/hr

Oldmixon Hill

Bronze Yes on 522, the Campaign to Label GMOs

in Washington StateOldmixon Hill

D36 - Web Video

GoldWhat’s in the school levy?Cerillion N4 Partners

D41 - Best Use of Social Media

GoldUnited for Care Social MediaImpact Politics

SilverVote Yes Linn County - Virtual Field DirectorCampaign Headquarters

INTERNET - PUBLICAFFAIRS DIVISIOND46 - Website - National

GoldNational Council of Textile Organizations –“Stop Exporting American Jobs” Campaign

WebsiteSevenTwenty Strategies

SilverThe Parent Toolkit Produced by NBC News’Education Nation and Sponsored byPearson

Connections Media

BronzeWorker CentersBerman and Company

D47 - Website - State/Local

GoldWashington Good Spirits Council Website

Cerrell Associates, Inc.

SilverAlliance for Michigan Power WebsiteDDC Advocacy

BronzeAlabama Trauma SystemMowery Consulting Group

D48 - Web Video - National

GoldFreedom to Marry - Video Series AgainstDOMABlue State Digital

SilverConcerned Veterans for America:America’s Challenge

Richard Sales Media

SilverFedoras for FairnessLake Research Partners

BronzeAmericans for Prosperity:Table the Farm Bill

Richard Sales Media


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D49 - Web Video - State/Local

GoldDo the Math: Arizona Medicaid madesimple

HighGround, Inc

SilverTransportation Infrastructure NowKearney O’Doherty Public Affairs

Bronze“Sally”

Kevin Cate Communications, Inc.

D50 - Web Video - Best Use ofHumor

GoldCrossroads GPS: Propaganda

Richard Sales Media

SilverMindless / ZombieTalkGateway Media

BronzeGOP Guide: How to Talk to WomenAmerican Bridge 21st Century

D51 - Web Video - Best Use ofNegative/Contrast

GoldMindless / Zombie TalkGateway Media

Silver“Ever-Pending Backlog”DC London Inc.

D52 - Web Video - Best Use of

Pre-Roll VideoGold

NARAL Pro-Choice America - StopCardboard Ken - Preroll AdsRevolution Messaging

SilverReactionCRAFT Media | Digital

BronzeMindless

Gateway Media

BronzeTwo GeorgiasCRAFT Media | Digital

D53 - Online/Social/MobileAdvertising - National

GoldACLU - Where will you be? - DOMA Ads

Revolution Messaging SilverShocking - CAGWCRAFT Media | Digital

BronzeLive Action - “Inhuman” Campaign

Campaign Solutions/Connell Donatelli

D54 - Online/Social/MobileAdvertising - State/Local

GoldSEIU-UHW - Healthy CaliforniaTrilogy Interactive

Silver

American CrossroadsTargeted Victory

BronzePlanned Parenthood ACA Pennsylvania

Education CampaignDSPolitical

D55 - Best Microsite

Gold#EndPartisanshipIVC Media LLC

Silver

American CrossroadsTargeted Victory

BronzeMarch for InnovationStrategic Elements LLC

D56 - Best Use of Social Media

Gold

March for InnovationStrategic Elements LLC

SilverReclaim America PACTargeted Victory

BronzeFor America

Harris Media LLC

D57 - Best Use of FacebookAdvertising

Gold

Fix My Energy BillIVC Media LLC

SilverReclaim America PACTargeted Victory

BronzeFreedom to Marry - SCOTUS RulingsBlue State Digital


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W I N N E R SD58 - Best Technology Innovation

GoldColorado Consumer Health InitiativeBlue Guide

Albatross DigitalSilver

U.S. Chamber Free Enterprise NetworkIntegrated Web Strategy

D59 - Best App

GoldMobile Advocacy for the Missouri NEAPurple Forge

Silver

The Energy App - Natural ResourceCommittee DemocratsManitou Media

Bronze

Colorado Consumer Health InitiativeBlue Guide

Albatross Digital

PHONES - CANDIDATEDIVISIONE02 - Automated Calls - U.S.Senate/House

GoldSean DuffyThe Strategy Group Company

SilverEight is Not Enough

Control Point Group

E03 - Automated Calls - Statewide(Non-Gubernatorial or Senate)

Gold

Mark Obenshain for VA Attorney General -“Convention Calls”The Strategy Group Company

E04 - Automated Calls - Mayor

Gold“Momma” Walsh - Martin J. Walsh for

Mayor of BostonCK Strategies

SilverBartlett GOTV CallsAH Strategies & Majority Designs

E05 - Automated Calls - StateLegislature

GoldWolf in Sheep’s ClothingLos Angeles County Democratic Party

E14 - Live Calls - Mayor

GoldA New Mayor for a New MeridianChism Strategies

E15 - Live Calls - Local/Municipal/Statewide Downballot(Non-Mayoral Race)

Gold

Bilingual in Bakerseld Strategic Fundraising

E19 - Telephone Town Halls - AllOthers

GoldClose Enough For You?Stones’ Phones

E20 - Telephone Town Halls -Organization

GoldDown Ballot but Not ForgottenStones’ Phones

SilverA Union of Allies

Stones’ Phones

BronzeSEIU Oregon Local 503 Unication Winning Connections

E24 - Automated Push Button -Interactive - Mayor

GoldNeighbor by Neighbor messaging - UsingIVR’s to develop microtargeted messages

in BostonCK Strategies

E25 - Automated Push Button -Interactive - All Others

GoldTaxpayer Funding and ObamacareVictory Media Group, Ltd/Antietam Communications

SilverSpending and Debt

Victory Media Group, Ltd/Antietam Communications

BronzeLabor LoveVictory Media Group, Ltd/Antietam Communications

E26 - Best Use of Humor

GoldWolf in Sheep’s ClothingLos Angeles County Democratic Party

E27 - Best Use of Negative/Contrast

GoldCelia Israel: Donna BethInFocus Campaigns

PHONES - BALLOTINITIATIVE DIVISIONE31 - Live Calls

GoldMicrotargeted Persuasion Calls forProposition PChism Strategies

E32 - Telephone Town Halls

GoldSchool Choice OhioThe Strategy Group Company

Silver

A Power Play in SherwoodChism Strategies

BronzeRespect ABQ ChoicesStones’ Phones

PHONES - PUBLICAFFAIRS DIVISIONE36 - Automated Calls

GoldTower of BabelChism Strategies

SilverSave the BAA McCall RobocallJTD Strategies

E37 - Live Calls

Gold

DNC Telemarketing Responsive 2013Phone SeriesChapman Cubine Adams + Hussey

SilverDNC Prospective Member Conversion

Phone SeriesChapman Cubine Adams + Hussey

BronzeEMILY’s List “Friends of EMILY” SustainerRecruitment SeriesChapman Cubine Adams + Hussey

E38 - Telephone Town Halls

Gold

NEA Immigration ForumChism Strategies

SilverTea Party Patriots & Ted Cruz -Defund Obamacare

Campaign Headquarters

BronzeThis Is NOT ObamacareChism Strategies

E39 - Automated Push Button -Interactive

GoldSolar Energy in the Bayou State

Chism Strategies

SilverDon’t Poison the Water

Chism Strategies

BronzePress 1 to Save Your Gun RightsAmplify Relations


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SilverEnergy Leadership

Hackney & Hackney, Inc.

G24 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - Mayor

GoldMARTY WALSH FOR BOSTON MAYORJackson Group Media LLC

Silver

Turnaround Detroit, “Chief”Joe Slade White & Company

G25 - Independent ExpenditureCampaign - State Legislature

GoldLeticia Perez Fighting For The MiddleMedia & Associates

RADIO - BALLOTINITIATIVE DIVISIONG12 - Best Use of Radio -County/City/Local

Gold

You’re So CuteClark Strategy Group

SilverWe’re HappyTexas Petition Strategies

Bronze

Alcohol TaxHackney & Hackney, Inc.

RADIO - PUBLICAFFAIRS DIVISIONG16 - Best Use of Radio -National Public Affairs

GoldPray for Immigration ReformEleison, LLC

G17 - Best Use of Radio -State/Local Public Affairs

GoldCombatting “Vultures” in the Northern LasVegas Housing MarketDDC Advocacy

SilverUranium mining in Virginia? No way!

Devine Mulvey Longabaugh

Bronze

Call DarrellGateway Media

BronzeFaith in Public Life Action Fund “Sam”The New Media Firm

G18 - Best Use of Radio -Organization

GoldCombatting “Vultures” in the Northern Las

Vegas Housing MarketDDC Advocacy

SilverFriends of The Boundary

Waters Wilderness Association:“Ask Governor Dayton”

The New Media Firm

G19 - Best Use of Internet Radio

GoldAmerican Petroleum Institute - “Mechanic”The Strategy Group Company

SilverTransportation Infrastructure Now

Kearney O’Doherty Public Affairs

BronzeDon’t Major In DebtRobbett Advocacy Media, LLC

NEWSPAPER -CANDIDATE DIVISIONH02 - Less Than Full Page

GoldShould have knownThe Campaign Workshop

SilverUnacceptable

The Beytin Agency

NEWSPAPER - BALLOTINITIATIVE DIVISIONH04 - Full Page

GoldLongview Voter AlertTexas Petition Strategies

Silver

Dumb and DumberHackney & Hackney, Inc.

H05 - Less Than Full Page

GoldTelluride - No On 2A CampaignNewspaper Ad

Goddard Gunster Inc

SilverDumb and DumberHackney & Hackney, Inc.

BronzeNewsprint on NewsprintCalvert Street Group

H06 - Insert

GoldDon’t Let Them Scare YouTexas Petition Strategies

NEWSPAPER - PUBLICAFFAIRS DIVISIONH07 - Full Page

GoldKeep States Covered (NCSL)The Campaign Workshop

SilverCWA - UnAmerican AirlinesGMMB

BronzeLooks Like

The Eppstein Group

H08 - Less Than Full Page

GoldAANP Leading the ChargeSevenTwenty Strategies

SilverCrush Teen Smoking (color, MA)

The Campaign Workshop


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W I N N E R SBronze

1968Hackney & Hackney, Inc.

COLLATERALI01 - Billboard

Gold“Retratos”ST! POLITICS

SilverWater Just TwiceThe Eppstein Group

I02 - Door Hanger

Gold

No on G DoorhangerPhil Giarrizzo Campaigns Inc.

I03 - LogoGoldKeep Texas Working LogoThe Eppstein Group

Silver

McGuire for Lt. Governor LogoOptima Public Relations

BronzeChalkboardCalvert Street Group

I04 - Mass Transit/Bus Sign

Gold

Where’s the Funding?Berman and Company

SilverSchool Bus WrapsCalvert Street Group

BronzeI Support DC EqualityThe Campaign Workshop

I05 - Non-Mail Brochure

GoldKeep Texas Working BrochureThe Eppstein Group

Silver

Vote!The Balduzzi Group

Bronze

A Guide to Paid Sick DaysBerlinRosen

I06 - Yard/Outdoor Sign

GoldLaura Maczka for Mayor: “ChineseLanguage 4x8 Sign”

Stampede Consulting

I07 - Most Original/InnovativeCollateral Material

GoldThe Monsanto ChallengeART NOT WAR

SilverMazed & ConfusedLRW Consulting

Bronze

Gay Pride Stickers 2013

Left Coast Communications

FIELDJ01 - Best Absentee Program

GoldVirginia HRCC Absentee Ballot ToolCRAFT Media | Digital

SilverEarly Votes for The Arch

Chism Strategies

J02 - Best GOTV Program

Gold

Coordinated GOTV - Progressive Democratsfor Pittsburgh Mayor and City Council

Ampersand Consulting

SilverGOTV, the Hard Way!AH Strategies & Majority Designs

BronzeMartin J. Walsh for Mayor GOTV ProgramCK Strategies

J03 - Best Use of New Technology

Gold

March for InnovationStrategic Elements LLC

SilverAristotle Mobile Processor (AMP)Aristotle

BronzeBradley Byrne

Targeted Victory

INTERNATIONALK02 - Best Use of Television Ad

GoldCarretilla (Handcart)Roldán Carreón & Asociados

Silver

“Let’s make it happen”ST! POLITICS

K03 - Best Use of Internet

GoldLiberal Party of Australia: Designed forVictoryEngage

K05 - Best Use of Radio Ad

GoldDon’t be a zombieEquipo 70

K06 - Best Use of Newspaper Ad

GoldNicolás brings the cake todayEquipo 70

K07 - Best Use of Collateral

GoldTeam 229Penguin Action GmbH

Silver

“Retratos”ST! POLITICS

K08 - Best Use of Humor

GoldCuban soap operaEquipo 70

K09 - Best Use of Negative/Contrast

GoldLiberal Party of Australia:These Are The Facts

Richard Sales Media

SilverAll at SeaBuzzMaker

K10 - Best in Show

GoldCarretilla (Handcart)

Roldán Carreón & Asociados

SilverHoracio Cartes - RecorridoGMMB

STUDENTL01 - Best Campaign Plan

GoldBetty McCollum for Governor 2014Candice Woods, Fordham University

Silver

Campaign plan Carolyn McCarthy vs. FranBecker 4th Congressional District New YorkBryndis Hlodversdottir, Fordham University

L02 - Best Use of Direct Mail

GoldA Friend in Ohio

Alex Bilchak, University of Akron BlissInstitute of Applied Politics

L03 - Best Use of Television Ad

GoldMy Calling

Jerod Patterson, University of Texasat Austin

SilverJoe Biden - Affordable Care ActLouis McDonald, Fordham University ECM

BronzeDear Dr. BillTravis N. Taylor


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THE AAPC FOUNDATION SALUTESTHE 2014 POLLIE WINNERS!

L04 - Best Use of Internet

GoldMobile App for Bystander Intervention:Ending Violence Against Women

Purple Forge

L05 - Best Use of Phones

GoldCaptain CleanJerod Patterson, University of Texasat Austin

L06 - Best Fundraising Effort

GoldChris Christie for President 2016, GeneralFundraising DynamicsCandice Woods, Fordham University

Silver

10K Meet the MatchOklahoma Democratic Party

L07 - Best Use of Radio Ad

GoldHe Just Doesn’t Get ThatSoren Rasmussenm, Fordham University

Silver

Election DayCarlos Hernandez-Echevarria, FordhamUniversity ECM

BronzeCommitment

Lucas Aragao, Fordham University

SHOULDA, WOULDA,COULDAM01 - Best Use of Direct Mail

GoldDeceptionRyan Clumpner

SilverPavlic Intro

Southpaw Strategies

M02 - Best Use of Television Ad

GoldLight of HopeRoldán Carreón & Asociados

SilverAmericans for Prosperity: Right

Richard Sales Media

Bronze“I’m The Real Justus Loughry”The Manahan Group

M03 - Best Use of Internet

GoldProsper: Angie

Richard Sales Media

M05 - Best Fundraising Effort

GoldColorado Women’s Alliance Football-Themed Wine ReceptionThe Starboard Group

M06 - Best Use of Radio Ad

GoldJunior League WelcomeChism Strategies


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