2011 Public Relations Society of America Best in Maryland winners

Around 70 public relations professionals from across Maryland gathered Tuesday evening for an annual celebrating the top campaigns of the year.

The Maryland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America presented more than 30 awards in categories ranging from crisis communications and nonprofit work to new professional of the year and online work.

The event was held at the 1840s Ballroom in downtown Baltimore.

Here is the list of winners:

Best in show:

Catholic Relief Services for The Haiti Earthquake: Catholic Relief Services Responds to a Major Disaster

Best representation of theme:

Baltimore Gas and Electric for BGE Smart Energy Savers Program Marketing

Lifetime achievement award:

Jacqueline Lampell, deputy director of communications and Marketing, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

New professional of the year:

Eleni Polites, senior account executive, Weber Shandwick Baltimore

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