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Awards

CWA Local 1180’s quarterly magazine, the Communique, has consistently garnered top awards in the Metro New York Labor Communications Council and the International Labor Communications Association contests. Competing against some of the country's best labor publications, the Communique repeatedly stands out in categories for both writing and graphic design, while Local 1180's outreach campaigns and social media programs take the highest of honors.

2022 Awards (for 2021 work)

Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest

Mary Heaton Vorse Award
“Inspiring Kindness: Elaine Blair Devotes Her Life to Helping Others,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

General Excellence – Class A
Second Place: Communique, Marci Rosenbaum, CWA Local 1180

Best Feature – Class A
Second Place: “Inspiring Kindness,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

Unique Performance – Class A
First Place: “Never Forget: 20 Years Later,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

Best Graphic Design – Class A
Third Place: Member Engagement, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

General Excellence – Online Publication
Second Place: Communique, CWA 1180

 

International Labor Communication Association

Visual Communications: Best Front Page/Cover - Newspaper or Newsletter
Third Place: 9/11 Cover, Communique, CWA Local 1180

Writing: Best Feature Story
First Place: "Fighting Voter Suppression," Communique, CWA Local 1180

Writing: Best News Story
Third Place: "Ranked Choice Voting Kicks in for 2021," Communique, CWA Local 1180

 

2020 Awards (for 2019 work)

International Labor Communication Association

Writing - Best Editorial or Column - Best Editorial or Column
Honorable Mention: "One Year Post Janus & Unions Are Stronger Than Ever," CWA Local 1180

Writing - Best Profile - Best Profile

Honorable Mention: " The Year Was 1953," CWA Local 1180

Writing - Saul Miller Awards - Organizing
Honorable Mention: "They Did It! Story Corps Seals The Deal,"   CWA Local 1180

Visual Communications - Best Front Page/Cover - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
First Place: CWA Local 1180 Communique,  CWA Local 1180

Writing - Best News Story - Best News Story
Honorable Mention: "21 in 21," CWA Local 1180

  • 2019 Awards (for 2018 work)

    Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest

    General Excellence – Class A
    Second Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180 

    Best Feature – Class A
    First Place: "The Mental Health Epidemic: America is at a Breaking Point," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180

    Best News Writing – Class A
    First Place: "Child Care Crisis in the City," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

    Best Op/Ed – Class A
    Second Place: "Teach Them Young as They Will Be Our Next Leaders," Gina Strickland, Communique, CWA Local 1180

    Unique Performance – Class A
    Second Place: "I’m Sticking With My Union," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

    Best Graphic Design – Class A
    First Place: "What is Janus v AFSCME and How Will It Impact You," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
    Third Place: "How Labor is Changing the Face of American Politics," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180

     

  • 2018 Awards (for 2017 work)

    Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest

    Best Graphic Design - Class A
    First Place: “10 Misconceptions About Social Security,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

    Best News Writing - Class A
    First Place: “1180 Members Participate in Washington Women's March,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

    Unique Performance - Class A
    First Place: “The Constitutional Convention Will Hurt You,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180 

    General Excellence – Class A
    Third Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180

     

    International Labor Communication Association

    Best Multimedia Campaign
    First Place: "Vote NO to the Constitutional Convention," Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180  

    Visual Communications - Best Design - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
    First Place: Communique July-Sept 2017, Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180 

    Electronic Media - Best Education and Training Video 
    Second Place:     "Social Media Usage for Unions," Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180 

    Visual Communications - Best Front Page/Cover - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
    Second Place: "Runaway Inequality." Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180

    Visual Communications - Best Design - Single-Issue Publication (Print) - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
    Second Place: "Myths of Social Security." Marci Rosenblum, CWA 1Local 180

    Visual Communications - Best Informational Graphic
    Third Place: "Vote NO to the Constitutional Convention," Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180

    Writing - Best Editorial or Column - Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
    Honorable Mention: "A Membership Card, Dues, & the Future of Our Union," CWA Local 180

    General Excellence - Print Publication - Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
    Honorable Mention: Communique April-June 2017, Marci Rosenblum,  CWA 1180

  • 2017 Awards (for 2016 work)

    Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest

    General Excellence – Class A
    2nd Place:     Communique, CWA 1180 

    Best News Writing – Class A
    First Place: "Changing Faces of the U.S. Supreme Court," Daniel Cunningham, Communique, CWA 1180

    Best Graphic Design – Class A
    2nd Place: "America has Always been a Melting Pot," Marci Rosenblum, Communique,  CWA 1180

     

  • 2016 Awards (for 2015 work)

    Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest

    Best Graphic Design – Class A
    2nd Place: "Marching in Memphis," Marci Rosenblum, Communique,  CWA 1180
    3rd Place: “Journey for Justice,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA 1180

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