The awards season has been often in the news, but you may have missed one event. You can hold off on the sparkling formal attire, although celebration is certainly warranted. Two weeks ago, it was announced that FCNL had won 11 DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards for its work in 2020, exceeding the six that it received in 2019. Through these awards, given annually since 1967, the Religion Communicators Council recognizes excellence in religious communications public relations.

Awards of Excellence (i.e. the best in their categories):

  • Newsletter Series: Washington Newsletter
  • Books (Non-fiction Adult): Quakers: A Quick Guide
  • Radio (Single Work): Hunger and Poverty in America
  • Audio Commercial or PSA (Single): Get Out the Vote (English and Spanish)
  • Broadcast Script (Single Work): Racism and Policing in America
  • Photography (Single photo in an article): Black Lives Matter (White House)
  • Logos and Branding (Single Work): FCNL/FCNL Education Fund Brand Standards 2020 Awards of Merit
  • Website (Organizational): fcnl.org
  • Annual Reports (Single Work) Fierce Love: 2019-2020 Annual Report
  • Webcast (Series): Thursdays With Friends
  • Editorial (Single Work): “The Death Penalty is a Burden of Shame for the United States.”