French/West/Vaughan Named National Finalist for Three Gold SABRE Awards

PRLog (Press Release) - May 4, 2011 - RALEIGH, N.C. – French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s largest independent public relations, public affairs and brand communications agencies, has been named as a finalist in three categories for the prestigious Gold SABRE (Superior Achievement in Branding and Reputation) Awards. The finalists were chosen from close to 2,000 entries submitted this year.

The SABRE Awards are given by The Holmes Group and are among the highest honors within the public relations and marketing industry. They recognize the best work in PR, reputation management and brand building. Judges evaluate programs based on a strategic approach to the public relations campaign, breakthrough thinking, integrity and effectiveness.

“We are honored to be chosen as the finalist in not just one, but three categories in one of the most prestigious awards programs in the industry,” said FWV CEO Rick French. “These nominations are a reflection of the hard work and talent of the exceptional team of professionals I am privileged to work with each day.”

FWV is a finalist for Gold SABRE Awards in the categories of issues management for work with Michael Vick in 2010, crisis management for Nick Schuyler following his tragic boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico, and executive leadership for work on behalf of Free Enterprise Nation and Jim MacDougald.

The winners of all Gold and Silver categories will be announced at an awards dinner May 10 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.  

About French/West/Vaughan
French/West/Vaughan is the Southeast’s largest public relations, public affairs and brand communications agency, independent or otherwise. National and international clients represented by the agency include The Coca-Cola Company, Wrangler, Justin Boot Company, the International Gemological Institute, the United States Polo Association and Moe’s Southwest Grill restaurants. The agency also offers award-winning advertising, graphic design, media planning and placement, and digital and social media marketing and monitoring services for a wide range of clients. FWV is headquartered in Raleigh and has offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Tampa and Dallas. For more information, please visit www.fwv-us.com.