Celebrating Excellence in Public Information and Communications

We are pleased to announce that the awards have begun arriving at offices around the state for the 2020 CAPIO Excellence in Public Information and Communications (EPIC) Awards.  Watch our social media feeds on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram for #EPICselfies as our winners share photos of their awards, team members and winning work.

Read on for the full list of winners below or download a list of our winners here 2020 EPIC Award Winners (PDF).

Congratulation award winners for your award-winning work!

Annual Report

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Folsom
Annual Citywide Communications Reporting

EPIC Award, Large Population

County of Ventura
2018 State of the County / Estado del Condado

EPIC Award, Large Population

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
2018 Annual Report

Award of Distinction, Medium Population

Padre Dam Municipal Water District
2018 Annual Report

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Los Angeles County Probation Department
2018 Annual Report

Audio/Podcasts

EPIC Award

Placer County
The Placer Life Podcast: The Placer Dead Episodes

Award of Distinction

City of Visalia
Visalia On Air Podcast

Branding

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of San Marcos
San Marcos Creek Project Logo

EPIC Award, Large Population

CAL FIRE
Captain Cal

Award of Distinction, Large Population

City of Elk Grove
District56

 

Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns Consultant-Supported

EPIC Award, Small Population

Roseville Electric Utility
More Powerful Together: 2019 Business Campaign

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Oceanside and NV5
Pure Water Oceanside Community Relations, Education and Perception Change

EPIC Award, Large Population

Regional Water Authority and IN Communications
Check the Soil and Save

Award of Distinction, Med Population

Western Municipal Water District
North Well Outreach Campaign

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Caltrans District 8 and Connect & Company
60 Swarm

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Sacramento Area Sewer District and Regional San
Joint Elementary Schools Outreach Campaign

Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns - In-House

EPIC Award, Sm/Medium Population

City of Folsom
Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebration

EPIC Award, Large Population

John Wayne Airport/County of Orange
Trips That Transform

Award of Distinction, Sm/Med Population

City of West Hollywood
‘Homeless. Not Hopeless.’

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Orange County Transportation Authority
OCTA College Pass Program

Community Relations/Participation

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Cupertino
#BudgetBite Social Media Takeover and Budget and Bites Community Workshop

EPIC Award, Large Population

Port of San Diego
Chula Vista Bayfront Parks Design Outreach Campaign

Award of Distinction, Sm/Med Population

City of Carlsbad
Engaging the Public on Carlsbad’s Budget Priorities

Award of Distinction, Large Population

SacRT
RydeFreeRT – Students Ride Free Program

Crisis Communications Response

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

City of Berkeley
Public Safety Power Shutoff Communications

EPIC Award, Large Population

Ventura County Fire Department
Crisis Communications Response – Maria Fire

Award of Distinction, Large Population

SCV Water
PFAS Groundwater Contamination Response Plan

 

Dollar Stretcher

EPIC Award, Large Population

Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
Environmental Learning Resources Guide

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
EVMWD & RCWD Waterwise Living 1, 2, 3 Campaign

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Jurupa Community Services District
Flume Outreach Campaign

 

Graphic Design – Print

EPIC Award, Small Population

Rowland Water District
Rowland Quarterly Newsletter

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Folsom
Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebration

EPIC Award, Large Population

CalSTRS
CalSTRS Member Handbook

EPIC Award, Large Population

County of San Mateo Home for All
San Mateo County Second Unit Workbook and Inspiration Book

Award of Distinction, Small Population

Rowland Water District
Water Quality Report

Award of Distinction, Large Population

The City of Santa Clarita
Sammy Stories- Meet Sammy Clarita

 

Internal Communications

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

Rancho Water
Rancho Water’s Water Buzz Employee News

EPIC Award, Large Population

San Francisco Office of the Assessor-Recorder
SF Assessor Goal to Roll Initiative

Award of Distinction, Sm/Med Population

California JPIA and Tripepi Smith
CA Joint Powers Insurance Authority – 40th Anniversary Book

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Placer County
The 2019 Employee Picnic

 

Marketing and Promotional

EPIC Award, Large Population

East Bay Regional Park District
85th Anniversary Campaign

Award of Distinction

Sacramento Area Sewer District
First-Ever FOG Newsletter

 

Media Event

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Carlsbad
Connect & Launch – Carlsbad Connector Launch Press Conference

EPIC Award, Large Population

City of Oceanside and NV5
City of Oceanside’s Green Oceanside Kitchen Launch Event

 

Most Innovative Communications

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Santa Clara
The Great White Website Launch

EPIC Award, Large Population

City of Sacramento Front Street Shelter
Lost2Found

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Sweetwater Authority & Otay Water District
Hydro Station Education Experience

 

Newsletter or Magazine

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

City of Temple City
CONNECT Magazine Rebrand

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

City of Folsom
City News Newsletters

EPIC Award, Large Population

Central San
Pipeline Newsletter

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
LIVEWell

Photography

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

Placer County Water Agency
Water System Photo Gallery

EPIC Award, Large Population

California High-Speed Rail Authority
Pile Drivers Local 34 Photography

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Central San
Heavy Lifters

Award of Distinction, Sm/Med Population

City of West Hollywood
Pride In West Hollywood Photography

Preparedness/Public Safety Education Campaign

EPIC Award

Sacramento Regional Transit District
SacRT Forward – Public Outreach Campaign

Award of Distinction

Ventura County Fire Department
Public Safety Education Campaign

Social Media Best Use Overall

EPIC Award

City of West Sacramento
#onlyinwestsac

Award of Distinction

City of Santa Clarita
Saugus Strong – Instagram Tiles

Social Media Campaign

EPIC Award

Municipal Water District of Orange County
MWDOC Strategic Digital Communications – Imagine a Day Without Water

Award of Distinction

Central San
“Wipes Clog Pipes” Social Media Campaign

Special or Community Event – Recurring

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

Municipal Water District of Orange County
2019 MWDOC Water Awareness Poster Contest

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Citrus Heights
The Best Lights In Citrus Heights Competition

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Folsom
Folsom Community Service Day

Award of Distinction, Sm/Med Population

Ventura County Fire Department
Everyday Heroes Fair Exhibit

 

Special or Community Event
One-Time

EPIC Award, Small Population

City of Temple City
Temple City Photo Contest

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of San Marcos
San Marcos Creek Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

EPIC Award, Large Population

Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
Riverside Pollinator Festival and Habitat Planting

Award of Distinction

San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Explore Your Parks

Video Production – Event Coverage

EPIC Award

County of Marin
Marin Fair Minute

Video Production – Long Form

EPIC Award, Small Population

Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Early College High School Promotional Video

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Walnut Creek
City of Walnut Creek Specialized Recreation:  Best Day Possible

EPIC Award, Large Population

Eastern Municipal Water District
Patrick the Poo

Award of Distinction, Small Population

City of West Hollywood
Getting to Zero

Award of Distinction, Medium Population

City of Carlsbad
The State of Carlsbad – Trustworthy and Valuable

Award of Distinction, Large Population

County of Marin
State of the County 2019

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Placer County Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Video

 

Video Production – Series

EPIC Award, Small Population

City of Indian Wells and TripepiSmith
City of Indian Wells SOTC Video Series

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Concord
#Team Concord Video Series

EPIC Award, Large Population

Association of California Water Agencies
California H2O: Flowing for the Future

EPIC Award, Large Population

City of Long Beach
City of Long Beach: Long Beach Life Video Series

Award of Distinction, Large Population

County of Marin
Marin Fair Minute

Video Production – Short Form

 

EPIC Award, Small Population

City of West Hollywood
Recreational Reefer Madness

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of San Ramon
“For Housing, What Does “Low Income” Mean” Short Video

EPIC Award, Large Population

City of Chula Vista and NV5
“THIS is Chula.” Video

Award of Distinction, Large Population

City of Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley Code Crusaders

 

Website/App

EPIC Award, Sm/Med Population

City of Santa Clara
SantaClaraCA.gov Website Redesign

EPIC Award, Large Population

San Diego County Water Authority
Water News Network

Award of Distinction, Large Population

Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, Office of Communications & Media, “Virtual Office”

Writing

EPIC Award, Medium Population

City of Carlsbad
City Matters

EPIC Award, Large Population

Sacramento Area Sewer District
Sacramento Area Sewer District’s First-Ever FOG Newsletter

Award of Distinction, Large Population

City of Santa Clarita
Saugus Strong Article

 

BEST IN SHOW!

Best in Show – Small Population

Rowland Water District
Rowland Quarterly Newsletter

Best in Show – Medium Population

City of Folsom
Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebration

Best in Show – Large Population

City of Oceanside and NV5
City of Oceanside’s Green Oceanside Kitchen Launch Event

 

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GREAT WORK!