The College Relations and Marketing team has won an array of awards from the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP), including gold in the MarCom Awards for a new admissions campaign, and platinum in the dotCOMM Awards for virtual reality campus tours.

Both the MarCom and dotCOMM awards are sponsored annually by the AMCP, whose judges “look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.”

The MarCom Awards this year drew more than 6,000 entries from corporate marketing and communications departments, ad agencies, PR firms, production companies, and design shops. Winners included AARP, Hilton Worldwide, IBM, and Microsoft. Washington College won gold in strategic communications/marketing and promotion for the “Do You” campaign for prospective students, as well as honorable mention for The Academic Minute in strategic communications/media relations and publicity, and for strategic communications/ marketing and promotion for the Athey Athletic Club.

“The ‘Do You’ campaign takes the typical admissions viewbook to a new, more personal level for generation Z,” says Rolando Irizarry, Vice President of College Relations and Marketing. “It is physically designed to feel almost like a personal gift, with the message emphasized throughout that at Washington College, it’s possible for students to find their best, truest selves. From concept through writing, editing, and design, the deep pool of CRM’s talent and creativity really shines through on this project.”

The CRM team also won two platinum awards in the AMCP’s annual dotCOMM awards in website element/virtual reality, one for the 360 interactive virtual campus tour and one for the 360 interactive VR tour of the Rose O’Neill Literary House. An international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication, the dotCOMM Awards drew more than 2,000 entries this year.

“The print studio is one of the most unique things about Washington College; fewer than 10 colleges in our country have something like it,” says James Allen Hall, Director of the Rose O’ Neill Literary House. “I’m so glad that with the VR tour, now anyone from anywhere can experience the warm, special environs of the Lit House. I hope prospective students will take the tour and see what a fabulous home awaits them at WC.”

Irizarry also noted that because Chestertown is such an integral part of the student experience at Washington College, the virtual tours also include much of the town.

“In addition to documenting the campus, Google photographers shot seven local businesses, including Radcliffe Creek School, Kingstown Home and Garden, the Robert Ortiz Studios, and the Chester River Packet,” he says.“So these will also now be searchable as virtual tours within Google Maps, and hopefully when we expand these tours, we can also show more of Chestertown and Kent County.”

View the award-winning Campus Tour https://goo.gl/maps/Gr9Z1qcrnNo and Lit House tour https://goo.gl/maps/D2PmuGU39j42 .

About Washington College

Founded in 1782, Washington College is the tenth oldest college in the nation and the first chartered under the new Republic. It enrolls approximately 1,450 undergraduates from more than 35 states and a dozen nations. With an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning in the arts and sciences, and more than 40 multidisciplinary areas of study, the College is home to nationally recognized academic centers in the environment, history, and writing. Learn more at washcoll.edu.

Employees of Shore Bancshares and Shore United Bank graduate from Maryland Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Champion Program. Pictured left to right: Ralph “Buddy” Emerson, Senior VP of M&T Bank; Danielle Hurd, Enterprise Risk & Special Projects Manager of Shore Bancshares; Philip O’Neil, Financial Reporting Officer of Shore Bancshares; Matthew Marino, Branch Manager of Shore United Bank; Ed Allen, Chief Financial Officer of Shore Bancshares; Kathleen Murphy, President & CEO of Maryland Bankers Association.

Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank are proud to recognize Danielle Hurd, Philip O’Neil and Matthew Marino for graduating from the Maryland Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Champion Program. The Emerging Leaders Champion Program is a one-year program for bankers who were recognized by their institution as being individuals interested in furthering their knowledge of the banking industry and the Association. Through the Champion Program, Danielle, Philip and Matthew enhanced their expertise on what the Association has to offer, became more involved through leadership opportunities and networked with peers and industry leaders.

For more information on Shore Bancshares and its community of companies, visit ShoreUnitedBank.com.

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week (November 12-18), the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) is hosting a special presentation at Dixon Valve in Chestertown, Md. to honor the steering committee, trainers and participants in the hose coupling manufacturer’s CNC (computer numeric controlled) Machinist apprenticeship program. On November 15 at 11:30 a.m., Dixon’s apprenticeship team will be presented with awards and have the opportunity to speak about their experience in the program.

Special guests at the presentation will include Kelly Schulz, secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; Michael Kelleher, executive director of MD MEP, Bob Grace, president of Dixon Valve, and Chip Williams and Dan Lessard, assistant vice presidents, Human Resources, Dixon Valve.

National Apprenticeship Week is presented by the United States Department of Labor to highlight the benefits of apprenticeship in preparing a highly-skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.

Dixon Valve partnered with MD MEP to help bolster its apprenticeship program, as the 102-year-old manufacturer was finding it difficult to recruit talent with the automation and technical skills needed in today’s modern plant. By implementing its own CNC Machinist apprenticeship program, Dixon is now able to grow its workforce from within and has structure in place to select qualified candidates and guide them through a competency-based training program. Dixon’s current class of CNC Machinist apprentices recently completed the first level of the program.

Media are invited to attend and interviews with representatives of MD MEP and Dixon Valve will be available before and after the program.

Event overview:

Who:                Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) and Dixon Valve

What:               National Apprentice Week presentation

When:              Thursday, November 15; 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where:            Dixon Innovation Center, 153 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, Md. 21620

Contact:          Lindsay Hebert, Devaney & Associates, 443-471-5103, lhebert@devaney.net

About the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP)
The Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) is a non-profit organization funded by industry and the State of Maryland that is focused on growing and strengthening Maryland manufacturers. Serving mostly small- and mid-size manufacturers (500 employees or less) across all industries, MD MEP provides an array of programs and services to help these local companies operate more efficiently, grow profitability and create more jobs and opportunities in Maryland. MD MEP is part of the MEP National Network™ and has served more than 400 manufacturers across the state, generating more than $165 million in economic impact and more than 900 jobs. For more information, please call 443-343-0085 or visit mdmep.org.

Shore United Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest.  The contest, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, is a national competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving money and inspire their peers to become lifelong savers.

“Lights, Camera, Save! gives Delmarva students an opportunity to harness their creativity, learn about using money wisely and communicate those lessons with their peers,” said Pat Bilbrough, President & CEO of Shore United Bank. “A strong financial education is critical to a successful future and we are thrilled to participate in a contest that reinforces that message.”

To participate, students (ages 13-18) must create a video, 90-seconds or less, on saving and using money wisely and submit a link to the video along with a completed entry form to the bank by Dec. 3.

Shore United Bank will host the first round of judging and select a winner to compete on the national level for a prize up to $5,000, plus a scholarship for a teacher at their school to attend the annual Jump$tart National Educator Conference.

Videos will be judged on their quality, message, content and the criteria set forth by the contest’s official rules.

To learn more about Lights, Camera, Save!, visit www.ShoreUnitedBank.com/Lights-Camera-Save

As part of its ongoing efforts to help customers access affordable energy service, Delmarva Power hosted two energy assistance summits for local organizations that work with customers who may struggle with their energy bills. The annual summits are an opportunity for Delmarva Power to share key updates on available assistance and introduce new programs that may be of interest to organizations that work in local communities.

“We are committed to ensuring all our customers have the ability to heat and cool their homes,” said Felecia Greer, director & customer advocate for Pepco Holdings, which includes Delmarva Power. “To help our customers access the many energy assistance resources we provide, it’s important we collaborate with local partners that work with the most vulnerable customers across our service area. It’s one of the best ways to get the right resources and assistance into the hands of those who need it most.”

Non-profit organizations, along with state and governmental agencies that assist residents across Delmarva Power’s service area, attend the summits, which have been held annually in Delaware and Maryland since 2005. The events also include presentations from guest speakers, who offer unique insights on available resources and how to connect residents with available assistance.

“The work that Delmarva Power has done within the community to help its customers stay on top of their energy needs has been remarkable,” said Thomas Vanlandingham, director of the Office of Home Energy Programs for SHORE UP! Inc., a non-profit community action partnership focused on helping people reach economic self-sufficiency. “These summits empower local organizations like ours with the tools and information we need to connect our clients with the right energy assistance and resources that help them manage their energy bills through the winter months.”

Felecia Greer, director & customer advocate for Pepco Holdings

One important resource that is available to those who may have difficulty paying their winter energy bills is the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally-funded program offers up to $1,000 in grant support per customer, depending on a household’s income, size, and type of fuel, with no pay back required. Eligibility guidelines change annually, and these summits provide an excellent opportunity to review the newest regulations.

Delmarva Power also offers helpful payment options for customers such as Budget Billing, which averages payments over a 12-month period to help customers manage their monthly energy bills. The company also provides customers with tools and resources to manage energy more efficiently through My Account. My Account contains tools and detailed energy usage information that allow customers to track energy use, compare usage trends, and discover the results of energy-saving practices. Visit delmarva.com/waystosave to learn about these helpful tools and resources.

To find more ways to save money and energy, visit The Source, Delmarva Power’s online news room. Find additional information by visiting delmarva.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/delmarvapower and on Twitter at twitter.com/delmarvaconnect. Delmarva Power’s mobile app is available at www.delmarva.com/mobileapp.

About Delmarva Power: Delmarva Power, a public utility owned by Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), provides safe and reliable energy to more than 520,000 electric delivery customers in Delaware and Maryland and approximately 132,000 natural gas delivery customers in northern Delaware.