Capstrat Wins Big at Local ADDY Awards

Capstrat continued its streak of being recognized for creative work at this year's Ad Club of the Triangle awards program, taking home eight ADDY? Awards, including the Judges Choice Award for its design of the American Institute of Graphic Arts Casino Nite "Sin is In" poster. The awards were announced at The ADDY awards show Feb. 19 at the Exploris Museum in Raleigh.

In addition to the Judges Choice Award, Capstrat also garnered two Gold awards, for its work with Red Hat on its Red Hat Choice Book and for Capstrat's own promotional trailer. Four silver Addys and one Bronze Addy also went to the agency for its work on behalf of the UNC Physical Science Complex, the Tobacco. Reality. Unfiltered awareness campaign and Closure Medical.

"The bar for creativity and execution gets higher every year, and this year is no exception," said Capstrat Creative Director Todd Coats. "Our team always strives to deliver original and exciting work on behalf of our clients, and we're honored that the industry has recognized these efforts."

The ADDY Awards, conducted by the American Advertising Federation, are the nation's largest advertising competition. Winners of the local competition proceed to the regional competitions to qualify for the national finals.

To view samples of some of Capstrat's award-winning work visit: http://www.capstrat.com/cs/portfolio/byclient.cfm

Capstrat is a strategic communications firm based in Raleigh. The company's services include marketing communications, public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and design. Capstrat was recognized in 2003 by PRWeek, the public relations industry's leading trade publication, as one of the nation's best Mid-Sized Agencies. For more information about Capstrat, visit www.capstrat.com.