The City of Carrollton Marketing Services Department won five first place awards at the annual Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference in early June for its extensive communication and promotional work.

The awards recognize outstanding municipal government communication on projects in a variety of categories:

• First Place, Internal Communications: Future Public Employee Day
• First Place, Social Media - Best Post: How to Pronounce Carrollton
• First Place, Print - Flyers & Posters: 2022 Festival at the Switchyard poster
• First Place: Video - Public Service Announcement (Marketing): 2022 Festival at the Switchyard promotional video
• First Place, Special Event – Best Recurring: 2022 Festival at the Switchyard event

Carrollton’s work continues to be recognized for its far-reaching qualities and attributes. From public service and education to amenities and events, all departments within the City work hard to provide programs benefiting Carrollton residents, businesses, and visitors.  Carrollton’s Marketing Services works to inform citizens and visitors of City initiatives.

“A record-breaking 547 entries across 29 categories were submitted to the TAMIO awards competition this year, and Carrollton rose to the top in all five areas of nomination,” Marketing Director Kelli Lewis said. “Carrollton strives to be the community that families and businesses want to call home, and our hardworking staff prioritize communication and engagement as part of those efforts. I’m extremely proud to see the City’s work recognized among such a talented group of industry professionals.”

This year’s awards were presented at the annual TAMIO conference held June 7-9 in Arlington. The TAMI Awards program serves as a professional highpoint for municipal communications work in Texas. In addition to the peer recognition fostered by the TAMI Awards, the process allows all participating members to learn more about what best practices and innovative communication tools are being used across the state.

For a complete list of City accolades, visit cityofcarrollton.com/awards-accolades.