First Place

Constance Farrell

 

Constance is the communications coordinator for the Los Angeles Conservancy, a nonprofit membership organization that works to recognize, preserve, and revitalize, the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County.  During Constance's tenure, the Conservancy has developed a social media campaign, which now encompasses Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Change.org accounts.  She is instrumental in the production of all print and online communication materials, as well as strategic and day-to-day media relations.  Before joining the Conservancy in 2008, Constance was an interim public information offer for the City of Phoenix.  She is a graduate of Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communciation.  Constance loves Los Angeles' rich history, and looks forward to developing her public relations career in this great city.

 

 

Second Place

Matt Meeks

 

Starting his PR career while still a student, Matt Meeks has had his hand in pivotal campaigns at the convergence of technology, advertising and entertainment.  With a focus on marrying digital marketing and PR, Meeks has worked with companies in the cable/telco, web TV, mobile, ad/marketing and financial services industries.  Currently serving as Director at Bender/Helper Impact, he oversees the agency's social media and digital marketing division.  Prior to Bender/Helper Impact, Meeks co-founded 10kthings.com, a Web marketing consultancy based out of Denver.