Connecting with Social Media: Mecklenburg County Awarded for Excellence
Mecklenburg County’s Public Information Department has been recognized statewide for its work to communicate County news, programs, and initiatives across its social media platforms.
Mecklenburg County’s social media team received three “Excellence in Communications Awards” from NC3C, or North Carolina City and County Communicators. NC3C includes communicators from cities, counties, universities, and other agencies across the state. The Excellence in Communications Awards recognize great local government communicators and foster achievement among members by showcasing top-level work.
The awards were presented this spring at NC3C’s annual conference. Mecklenburg County’s award-winning work included:
- Mecklenburg County Social Media Handbook
First Place: Writing
- Wowing On Instagram
Second Place: General Use on a Single Platform
- Give 'Em April Fools
Second Place: Best Use of Humor
About 175 award program entries from across N.C. were judged by professional communications peers from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators. Mecklenburg County’s winning team comprises Jameil Weldon, social media manager, and Adison Le, social media specialist.
“Statewide recognition for these exceptional communicators is a wonderful achievement,” said Danny Diehl, director of Mecklenburg County’s Public Information Department. “Each award is a testament to the dedication and creativity of our social media team, and their hard work daily to engage and connect with Mecklenburg County residents.”
Mecklenburg County’s social media channels include: