Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina communications professionals for their outstanding communications work.

Ashley M. Dusenbury, assistant vice president of public relations, was presented the W. Thomas Duke Distinguished Public Relations Practitioner of the Year Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in public relations by an SCPRSA member with 10 or more years of experience in public relations.

The Public Relations team also won six Mercury and Silver Wing Awards, including an overall Best in Show Silver Wing award.

Best in Show: Silver Wing
Research and Evaluation: Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon

Mercury Awards: Awards of Excellence
Stakeholder/Investor Relations: Portfolio Gratitude Issue
Internal Communications: Miracle Team Employee Giving Campaign

Silver Wing Awards: Awards of Excellence
Research and Evaluation: Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon
Magazines (Internal Audiences Primarily): Portfolio

Silver Wing Award of Merit:
Creative Tactics: Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon Shirt Reveal Video Campaign