The Abbotsford News has won nine awards in the Local Media Association 2013 Advertising and Promotions competition.
The LMA is a non-profit, professional trade association serving the suburban and community newspaper industry in North America.
Black Press newspapers in B.C. and Washington won a total of 33 awards.
Abbotsford News publisher Andrew Franklin said, "This has been an incredible year for The Abbotsford News, receiving a record number of 29 awards. I am very appreciative of the dedicated team here in Abbotsford that continue to bring their A-game on a weekly basis. Our 90th anniversary year in 2012 gave our creative team lots to work with. Our people make the real difference right across the board. However, as always, we are grateful to you our readers for your loyalty, support and engagement."
The Abbotsford News, was honoured with the following:
BEST EVENT MARKETING
All Classes Combined -
1st Place
The Abbotsford News 90th Anniversary Open House
BEST EVENT MARKETING
All Classes Combined -
Honorable Mention
The Abbotsford News Drive In for End Polio Now
BEST ROP ADVERTISING SECTION
Non-Daily Circulation
Classes A&B Combined-
3rd Place
My City Monthly Section
BEST BUSINESS PUBLICATION OR
BUSINESS SPECIAL SECTION
All Classes Combined -
1st Place-Tie
Abbosford in Action 2012
BEST NEW LOCAL CONTEST
All Classes Combined -
2nd Place
Cutest Pet Contest
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE/COMMUNITY
EVENT PROMOTION
All Classes Combined -
2nd Place-Tie
Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE/COMMUNITY
EVENT PROMOTION
All Classes Combined -
2nd Place-Tie
Crystal Gala (Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser) Sponsor
BEST WILDCARD (NICHE PRODUCT)
All Classes Combined -
1st Place
The Abbotsford News A-List 2012
BEST REAL ESTATE OR HOMES PUB
(NICHE PRODUCT)
All Classes Combined -
1st Place
1st Time Homebuyers Guide