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News : NW PR Awards Finalist

Osprey short listed for awards

Osprey Communications is in the running for two top awards in November (2008). Osprey has been short listed by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for the North West’s Outstanding Small Consultancy and for the Best Use of Media Relations. The CIPR’s PRide Awards celebrate excellence in the communications industry. The winners in each category will be announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester on the 19th of November. The awards are usually dominated by companies in Manchester and Osprey Communications is the only Cumbrian PR agency to reach the final round of the awards. Osprey has been short listed for the Best Use of Media Relations for its work with Made in Cumbria to publicise the campaign to protect the Traditional Cumberland Sausage. The campaign included a Traditional Cumberland Sausage Day, a cook off to find the best Traditional Cumberland Sausage, a website, a Facebook page and several short films on YouTube. The campaign also received backing from TV chefs the Hairy Bikers. Osprey will be attempting to retain the award for the Outstanding Small Consultancy which the company won in 2007. Osprey also won a Gold Award for the best Low Budget Campaign in 2005 and was short listed for the Best Use of Media Relations in 2006. Osprey’s MD Paul Gardner, who was previously a journalist at the BBC and an adviser at the Treasury, says: “There is considerable competition for these awards, so we’re delighted to have been short listed in two categories. Its recognition not just of our efforts but also for the clients we work with.” In addition to Made in Cumbria, Osprey’s clients include Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Ltd, regional retailer Booths, the Forestry Commission in the North West and the West Midlands, English Lakes Hotels, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Muncaster Castle.