Awards Presented To Laer Pearce & Associates

The following awards were awarded to Laer Pearce & Associates by the Orange County chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. All awards are judged on the basis of cost effectiveness, accomplishment of the objectives and creativity.

Distinguished Service Award

  • 1997, Corporate
  • 1989, Laer Pearce, Individual

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    Community/Public Affairs

  • 2004, for changing public opinion about housing development in Fullerton
  • 2004, for stopping a proposed freeway project
  • 2003, for winning approval of a new housing development
  • 2003, for rallying support of a new housing development
  • 1999, for the approval of a new home community
  • 1998, for a campaign to defeat rate increases for a local cable company
  • 1996, for a campaign to defeat the hostile takeover of a water district
  • 1995, for a public outreach campaign
  • 1994, for a campaign against a species listing
  • 1993, for a real estate entitlement campaign
  • 1992, for a residential development
  • 1992, for a campaign against a species listing
  • 1988, for the 20th anniversary of a regional convention center

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    Media Relations/Corporate/Editorial Advertising

  • 2004, for a real estate entitlement ad campaign
  • 1999, for the grand opening of a local entertainment and retail center
  • 1999, for a recreational vehicle industry trade show
  • 1999, for a national media tour
  • 1999, for a seaside festival campaign
  • 1995, for a "Shop at Home" community awareness ad
  • 1993, for a real estate entitlement ad campaign
  • 1992, for a real estate entitlement ad campaign

    Media Relations/Magazine and Newspaper Placements

  • 2000, for TV feature segments for a major mall
  • 1996, for a magazine feature on the City of Dana Point
  • 1996, for a trade magazine feature on a restaurant chain
  • 1996, for a company profile in a restaurant trade magazine
  • 1996, for an opinion piece on the Orange County bankruptcy
  • 1995, for a feature on a commercial property developer
  • 1995, for a cover story on a commercial real estate company
  • 1994, for a TV feature on a new consumer business
  • 1994, for an article on a science education program
  • 1992, for a feature on an architect
  • 1992, for a business feature on a restaurant chain
  • 1991, for an opinion piece
  • 1991, for a profile of a law firm
  • 1989, for a feature on an architect
  • 1989, for a feature on a home builder
  • 1985, for a feature on fuel filters

    Media Relations/News Releases

  • 2002, product promotion
  • 2001, for a release announcing a presidential visit to a local university
  • 1996, for a release on an event at a local senior community
  • 1995, for a release announcing an annual seaside festival
  • 1994, for a release on the acquisition of a company
  • 1994, for a release announcing a new consumer business
  • 1994, for a release on a science education program
  • 1994, for a release on summer learning activities
  • 1994, for a release on a special science program
  • 1993, for a release on a habitat revegetation program
  • 1993, for a feature on Rideshare week
  • 1993, for pre-empting news on a real estate foreclosure
  • 1993, for announcing a tallship festival
  • 1992, for announcing a non-profit program
  • 1992, for announcing a Rideshare Week promotion
  • 1992, for a feature on Rideshare Week
  • 1991, for announcing a Rideshare Week promotion
  • 1990, for an analysis of a proposition's effects
  • 1988, for announcing a new law firm

    Media Relations

  • 2000, for a program to introduce a new consumer product
  • 1996, for a campaign to raise awareness of vendors involved in the Orange County bankruptcy
  • 1996, for a new home project
  • 1996, for a campaign that doubled attendance at a regional festival
  • 1995, for a seaside festival
  • 1994, for a science education program
  • 1992, for a campaign against a species listing

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    Printed Pieces/Brochures

  • 2004, for a water district annual report
  • 2003, for a water district annual report
  • 2001, for an introductory brochure for new water district customers.
  • 2000, for an annual report
  • 1997, for an annual report
  • 1996, for an open space and wildlife brochure
  • 1996, for a commercial real estate company annual report
  • 1995, for a high tech product introduction brochure
  • 1995, for a "Homebuyer Survival Kit"
  • 1995, for a water project brochure
  • 1994, for a brochure on a data tape library system
  • 1993, for an invitation to our agency's 10th anniversary party
  • 1992, for a holiday greeting card
  • 1991, for a community brochure
  • 1990, for a tenant relations brochure
  • 1987, for a high tech product brochure
  • 1987, for a series of article reprints
  • 1986, for a hospital's marketing program
  • 1986, for a high tech product brochure
  • 1984, for a property management brochure

    Printed Pieces/Direct Mail

  • 1995, for a fiber optic program announcement mailer
  • 1994, for a mailer on a cable company's charity program
  • 1993, for a brochure supporting a controversial project
  • 1992, for a community relations newsletter
  • 1992, for a community relations direct mail program
  • 1991, for a community relations newsletter
  • 1990, for a mailer announcing a new phone number
  • 1989, for a customer service mailer
  • 1989, for a customer service mailer
  • 1989, for a professional service promotion
  • 1987, for a broker relations program

    Printed Pieces/Newsletters

  • 2004, for a housing project newsletter
  • 2003, for a water district monthly newsletter
  • 1991, for an environmental issues newsletter

    Press Kit - Consumer

  • 2000, for a recreational vehicle trade show press kit.
  • 1999, for an entertainment and retail center press kit

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    Special Events

  • 2000, for an annual seaside festival
  • 1999, for the grand opening of a local entertainment restaurant
  • 1998, for an annual seaside festival
  • 1996, for a product promotion involving the building of the world's largest burrito
  • 1995, for a homeowner dinner and information program
  • 1995, for a community block party for cable TV customers
  • 1994, for a "Home Fair" promoting a residential project
  • 1992, for a Rideshare Week promotion
  • 1991, for a Rideshare Week promotion
  • 1988, for a Cookie Safari promotion at a local zoo
  • 1987, for a shopping center promotion
  • 1986, for a shopping center promotion

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    Speechwriting

  • 1998, for a speech on steps for successfully establishing new accounts
  • 1996, for a speech on the benefits of keeping the community's water district public
  • 1994, for a speech on habitat conservation

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    Crisis Communications

  • 2004, for placement of opinion pieces in response to community criticisms
  • 2001, for managing the announcement of a corporate bankruptcy
  • 1996, for a response to violent crime at a restaurant

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    PR for PR

  • 1987, for a professional seminar

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    Technical Data Sheets

  • 1987, for operating system data sheets