The City of Bloomington's Communications team has garnered a plentitude of awards this year, shining both at a state and a national level. Their adept storytelling and public engagement efforts have been recognized with 10 awards from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC) 2024 Northern Lights Awards and further accolades in the national 3CMA Savvy Awards contest, according to the City of Bloomington. This impressive flurry of achievements highlights the city's commitment to accessible, informative, and community-focused communication.
Among the ten MAGC awards, Bloomington Communications claimed four first-place Northern Lights Awards for projects including the "Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together. State of the City" event and corporate report, as well as the "Top Fun: Highway to the Open House" and "Sidewalk Snow Removal Priorities" videos. In a contest flooded with 162 entries featuring the best from various Minnesota organizations, these projects stood out for their excellence. Additionally, the communications team took home Silver Awards in the "Bloomington Forward" public information project, the "Bloomington Briefing" newsletter, the "Bloomington Today" cable TV show, and the "Notable Neighbor" video series. A Bronze Award for the "Snowplow Heroes" video rounded out the state accolades, according to the City of Bloomington's official announcement.
On the national stage, the 3CMA Savvy Awards saw Bloomington Communications again on the winners' list. The "Bloomington Forward" communications plan grabbed first place, validating the city's strategies for engaging its community. Moreover, a second-place nod was given to the "Notable Neighbor" video series, with the "Bloomington Briefing" securing a third-place finish, as per the City of Bloomington. The Savvy Awards posed robust competition, with a record-breaking 1,000-plus entries submitted from across the United States.
