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CAPIO Special Award Winners honored during 2021 Awards Dinner & 50th Birthday Bash
November 4, 2021

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During the November 4 Awards Dinner and 50th Birthday Bash, CAPIO congratulated three communicators who exemplify the gold standard in government communications. Read on to learn more about the winners of CAPIO’s prestigious Paul B. Clark, Communicator of the Year and Frank Potter Cowan Crisis Communications Leader of the Year Awards.

2021 Paul B. Clark Recipient
Bill Nash, in memorium

Bill Nash served as the first Public Information Officer for the county of Ventura’s County Executive Office, where he supported the board of supervisors, the County Executive Officer and 25 County agencies in their public information efforts. He was also responsible for managing the Joint Information Center for the County’s Office of Emergency Services during major emergencies like the Thomas Fire, Woolsey Fire, Borderline Shooting and Camarillo Springs Mudslide.

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2021 Communicator of the Year Award Recipient
Thomas Christensen

Honored for his commitment and excellence in communications, the County of San Diego’s Communication Specialist, Tom Christensen, has made it his top priority to build social media campaigns that educate, inspire, and create change throughout the County of San Diego. Tom oversees more than 100 individual County department social media accounts as an administrator or content creator. His leadership has resulted in the County obtaining some of the highest follower counts for counties in the nation as well as some of the highest engagement numbers.

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Brooke Federico, County Public Information Officer, County of Riverside

2021 Frank Potter Cowan Crisis Communications Leader
Brooke Federico - County of Riverside

Honored for her voice, vision and exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooke Federico, Public Information Officer for the county of Riverside, leads the COVID-19 crisis communication efforts for Riverside County’s 2.4 million residents.

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CAPIO Special Award Winners honored during 2021 Awards Dinner & 50th Birthday Bash
November 4, 2021

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