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Hunter Valmont Public Relations Wins Nine Industry Honors at the 2009 FPRA Image Awards

Jacksonville, FL — May 6, 2009 — Hunter Valmont Public Relations (HVPR) received nine prestigious honors for communications excellence during the annual 2009 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Image Awards ceremony at MOCA Jacksonville. HVPR received the Grand Image Award, the Image Award, three Awards of Distinction and four Judges Awards for media projects completed on behalf of its homebuilding industry clients.

Recipients of the FPRA Image Awards are recognized by industry experts for talent that exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. Hunter Valmont Public Relations is renowned for crafting effective news releases that garner a high level of media coverage and positive public response. HVPR’s winning news release topics included special event invitations; special event success announcements; new community pre-sales announcements; and new community grand opening announcements.

“This is another fantastic achievement for our team,” said Hunter Valmont, president of Hunter Valmont Public Relations. “We are strongly committed to gaining the highest possible visibility for our clients. News releases are a fantastic way to offset the effects of today’s slashed marketing budgets. Using innovative marketing communications, we give our clients unbelievable ROI. We are so proud to be recognized for our continued success in this tough economic climate.”

HVPR continues to be recognized as the quiet promotional force behind many national clients. The firm specializes in full frontal public relations, brand advertising, traditional and social media marketing, and web design services for all industries. Its niche specialization is residential, commercial and resort real estate development.

“We have a well-earned reputation for delivering positive results and value,” said Valmont. “We are dedicated to developing long-term professional relationships between our clients, the media and the public.”

The Image Awards, hosted locally by the Florida Public Relations Association’s Jacksonville Chapter, is an annual event at which the hottest talent in the public relations industry is recognized. Each of HVPR’s winning award entries were scored by a panel of non-local judges, and based on the following criteria: Research/Situation/Analysis; Objectives; Implementation; Evaluation and Budget.

Hunter Valmont Public Relations is a multiple winner of the FPRA Image Award; Northeast Florida Builders Association Laurel Award; and the internationally prestigious MarCom Award, Media Achievement Award; Hermes Creative Award and Ava Award.

Hunter Valmont Public Relations is located at 2029 Third Street North in Jacksonville Beach. For more information, please call (904) 249-5775, or visit www.huntervalmontpr.com.

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