Merriam Wins Nine Communication Awards

Published on November 08, 2024

The City of Merriam recently won nine communication awards at the national, state, and local levels! 

At the City-County Communications & Marketing Association, the City won five awards, including a first-place trophy for the Highlights & Recreation magazine. 

The City received three awards at the Greater Kansas City PRSA PRISM Awards ceremony, including two gold awards for the Highlights & Recreation magazine and the Slater St. Storybook Relay event. 

The 2024 Merriam Community & Visitor Guide won first place at the Kansas Tourism Conference for the best visitor guide in the medium budget category.

Awards Received

3CMA

• SAVVY Award: External Publications – Merriam Highlights & Recreation magazine
• Silver Circle Award: Resident Participation - Slater St. Storybook Relay 
• Silver Circle Award: One-Time Event – Swiftie Super Bash Pop Up
• Silver Circle Award:  Graphics, Other Marketing – Black History Month
• Award of Excellence: Branding/New Logo – Merriam Brand Guidelines

GKC-PRSA

• Gold PRISM Award: Merriam Highlights & Recreation Magazine
• Gold PRISM Award: Slater St. Storybook Relay
• Silver PRISM Award: Black History Month

Tourism Industry Association of Kansas

• First Place: In-House Visitors Guide – Medium Budget