The Alabama Power Foundation’s 2018 annual report was recently honored with a Silver ADDY for print at the American Advertising Awards, one of the world’s largest creative competitions. Titled “Stories from the Field,” the report features the work of nonprofit agencies throughout Alabama and the stories behind them.

“It is an honor to have our annual report recognized with one of the creative industry’s most prestigious awards,” said Myla Calhoun, president of the Alabama Power Foundation. “This award represents the important work of our nonprofit partners and their unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for all Alabamians. It is a privilege to tell their stories and illustrate them through stunning photography and design.”

As the second installment of the “Stories from the Field” series, the 2018 report includes eight booklets – seven stories about nonprofits and one summarizing the work of the Alabama Power Foundation. Featured in the report are The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, The Nature Conservancy, the city of Ozark, Storybook Farm, Tuscaloosa’s Police Athletic League and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Also highlighted in the report are the volunteers of the Alabama Power Service Organization and Alabama Power Energizers, two organizations of current and retired Alabama Power employees dedicated to serving communities through volunteerism.

Cayenne Creative managed the design and production of the report and, in addition to the Silver ADDY at the national level, received five ADDYs at the local and district levels for its work on the report. At the local level, the report won a Silver ADDY in the Printed Annual Report category, a Gold in the Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report category and a Gold for Best in Show. The report received two Gold ADDYs in the printed annual report category for District 7, allowing it to advance to the national level.

Another Birmingham-based agency also received honors at the national awards ceremony. Big Communications earned a Silver ADDY for Illustration for its work on the 2019 Sidewalk Film Festival’s sponsor trailer. The trailer was the opening credits before the films to highlight the festival’s sponsors.

Drawing nearly 40,000 entries each year from 200 markets, the American Advertising Awards is hosted by the American Advertising Federation and consists of a three-tier competition comprising local, district and national levels. Winning at the national level is achieved by winning at the local and district levels.

For more information about the Alabama Power Foundation and to view the 2018 annual report and others, visit https://powerofgood.com/about/.

(Courtesy of Alabama NewsCenter)