Georgia's Legacy on Lanier Magazine Recognized with Silver Communicator Award

BUFORD, Ga. - June 2, 2014 - PRLog -- For the last seven years, Lake Lanier Islands Resort has partnered with the creative team at Accent Creative Group on the design of its custom publication, Legacy on Lanier Magazine. In April 2014, the Summer 2013 Issue of Legacy on Lanier Magazine was recognized for overall design with the Silver Communicator Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) – an invitation-only member-based organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts. Celebrating its 20^th year, the Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications. In 2014, the AIVA received over 6,000 entries from ad agencies, interactive agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms of all sizes, making the Communicator Awards one of the largest of its kind in the world. Its Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.

The original vision of Lake Lanier Islands’ Chairman of the Board, Virgil Williams, Legacy on Lanier Magazine was launched in 2008 to outline the wealth of accommodations, amenities and activities at the Southern lakeside destination, as well as illustrate its ongoing transformation following the purchase of the resort’s lease by Islands Management Corporation. Williams feels comfortable in the role of publisher, a skill he honed during his previous ownership of the highly revered Georgia Trend Magazine. Accent Creative Group proves the ideal partner for Lake Lanier Islands on this project. Led by Pam Ledbetter – former publisher of Accent Gwinnett Magazine, Accent Creative Group also designs custom publications for Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Duluth, Johns Creek CVB, and more.

In addition to the 2014 Communicator Awards, Legacy on Lanier Magazine has been recognized by AIVA in the past for its Summer 2011 and 2012 issues. The custom publication has also been honored for design excellence by Magazine Association of the Southeast with several GAMMA Awards. News of the 2014 Communicator Award comes on the heels of the printing of the Summer 2014 Legacy on Lanier Magazine.

“I believe I say this every time we complete a new issue, but I feel this latest edition of Legacy on Lanier Magazine is our best one yet,” insists Stephanie Orr, VP of Sales & Marketing for Lake Lanier Islands Resort. “Through skillfully wrought words and images, it defines us not only as a terrific summer resort, but also as a year-round destination. To keep up with demand this year, we’ve printed 100,000 copies – which will be distributed on-site and to homes and businesses throughout the Southeast. I’d say it’s fairly apparent how much we believe in the power of this publication. It’s a remarkable way to communicate with our fans – current and future – about all of the excitement awaiting them at the Islands. Beyond our readers, we are truly humbled when our magazine is recognized by a panel of industry professionals for its design and content. We can always count on the team at Accent Creative Group to create a world-class product that is an ideal fit for the Lanier Islands brand.”

Virtual issues of each Legacy on Lanier Magazine – as well as its sister publications including Legacy Meetings and Legacy Weddings – are available to view online at www.lakelanierislands.com/about/magazine.

About Lake Lanier Islands Resort®: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lake Lanier Islands Resort®. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. The Resort’s crown jewel – Lake Sidney Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 miles of surface area and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the Resort’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the Resort a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole course at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site. Operated by Islands Management Company, LLC since 2005, Lake Lanier Islands Resort® is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. For more information, schedule a tee time, learn package details or make reservations, call (770) 945-8787 or visit Lake Lanier Islands’ website at http://www.lakelanierislands.com.