CAPIO recognized the 2025 EPIC Award winners at the CAPIO Annual Conference in Napa on April 2.

View our new winners gallery! Congratulations to this year’s winners!

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING TOOLS

Annual Report

2023 Annual Report – 150th Anniversary Edition - EPIC Award
County of Ventura

2023 Year in Review – EPIC Award
Campbell Police Department

2024 Year-End Report – Award of Distinction
Rancho Water

San Diego County Annual Report: Community in Action - Award of Distinction
County of San Diego

 

Graphic Design – Print

CBWCD Waterwise Loteria - EPIC Award
Chino Basin Water Conservation District

Centennial Poster Series - EPIC Award
Long Beach Airport

Graphic Design: Print Annual Report and Calendar – Award of Distinction
Valley Water

Men Heal – Mental Health Billboard Campaign - EPIC Award
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health

Graphic Design Online

Riverside County Arts and Culture Month - EPIC Award
Riverside County Office of Economic Development

Strategic Plan  – Award of Distinction
SCV Water

Traffic Relief Plan  – EPIC Award
Riverside County Transportation Commission

Internal Communications

COV Olympics  – Award of Distinction
City of Vacaville

Health & Human Services Center  Staff Transition  - EPIC Award
Placer County Health & Human Services

The County Line – EPIC Award
Placer County

The Equity Lens  – Award of Distinction
County of Riverside

Marketing and Promotional

”Crime Doesn’t Pay in Orange County” Billboard Campaign – EPIC Award
Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Wastewater Microorganism Stickers – Award of Distinction
Coachella Valley Water District

Media Relations / Media Event

”Crime Doesn’t Pay in Orange County” Billboard Campaign – EPIC Award
Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Award of Distinction
US Bureau of Reclamation

Newsletter or Magazine

Innovations Magazine Reimagined – Award of Distinction
Riverside University Health System

Menifee Matters - EPIC Award
City Menifee

PS I LOVE YOU Magazine - EPIC Award
City of Palm Springs

The Equity Lens - EPIC Award
County of Riverside

Photography

A Year in Pictures – Award of Distinction
ReGen Monterey

Images of Apple Valley - EPIC Award
Town of Apple Valley

Special or Community Event – One-Time

Caltrain Launch Party Events - EPIC Award
Caltrain Electrification

Celebrating Our Diverse Cultures: Agoura Hills 2024 State of the City - EPIC Award
City of Agoura Hills

Historic Terminal Reopening – Award of Distinction
Long Beach Airport

Inaugural Career Fair - EPIC Award
City of Roseville

Spotlight on the Arts – 2024 State of the Town - EPIC Award
Town of Apple Valley

Valencia Community Center Grand Opening - EPIC Award
City of Santa Clarita

Special or Community Event – Series

City of Palmdale State of the City - EPIC Award
City of Palmdale

Disaster Readiness Summits – Award of Distinction
Listos California

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce- Take Your Child to Work Day Event - EPIC Award
San Bernardino County Administrative Office

RivCoParks Veterans Fishing Derby - EPIC Award
Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District

Roseville Utilities Field Day: A career pipeline offering for high school students - EPIC Award
City of Roseville Utility Exploration Center

Writing

People First Blog  – Mildred’s Story - EPIC Award
City of Long Beach

Words Matter – Swaying Public Opinion Through Op-eds – Award of Distinction
Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Communications and Marketing Process

Brand Launch / Rebrand

Centennial Logo Rebrand & Rollout - EPIC Award
Valley Sanitary District

CORE Brand Identity - EPIC Award
Cosumnes Community Services District

Reintroducing VCERA – Award of Distinction
Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association

Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns - Consultant-Supported

BallotMobile: Traveling Voter Education Campaign - Award of Distinction
San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters

Benicia Resiliency Plan – Award of Distinction
City of Benicia

Clean California / ”Just One Piece” Marketing Campaign - EPIC Award
Caltrans HQ

Saving Water One Beer at a Time - EPIC Award
Regional Water Authority

Water Champions - EPIC Award
SCV Water

Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns – In-House

Bald Eagle Buzz: Turning Public Fascination into a Local Story of Stewardship and Community Engagement - Award of Distinction
Orange County Water District

Beaumont Nights - EPIC Award
City of Beaumont

Empowering Fire Safe Councils: A Strategic Outreach Guide & Event Kit for Rural Communities - EPIC Award
County of Placer

Identifying the Last Unknown Victim of the ”Happy Face” Serial Killer - EPIC Award
Riverside County District Attorney’s Office

Start the Conversation – Connecting You with Aging Resources - EPIC Award
CA Department of Aging

Community Relations/Participation

Engaging with Diverse Communities to Design a New Ocean Beach Pier - EPIC Award
City of San Diego

Revitalized Community Business Partnership Program - EPIC Award
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

Robertson Ranch Park Public Involvement Program – Award of Distinction
City of Carlsbad

Septic to Sewer Conversion Project – Right of Entry Process - EPIC Award
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD)

Communications and Marketing Process

Crisis Communications Response

”Crime Doesn’t Pay in Orange County” Billboard Campaign – Award of Distinction
Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Emergency Communications Binder - EPIC Award
City of Santa Clarita

The City of Beverly Hills’ Response to the 2025 LA County Wildfire Emergency - EPIC Award
City of Beverly HIlls

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Outreach / Campaign

History and Importance of Juneteenth in Contra Costa County - Award of Distinction
Contra Costa County Office of Communications & Media

Traffic Relief Plan DE&I Outreach Campaign - EPIC Award
Riverside County Transportation Commission

Preparedness/Public Safety Education Campaign

Traffic Safety Campaign – Award of Distinction
County of Fresno

Wattles: Preparing for Natural Disasters - EPIC Award
OC Waste & Recycling

Creative Marketing

Dollar Stretcher

2024 Website Redesign – Award of Distinction
Western Water

Food Waste Prevention Week Campaign - EPIC Award
City of Long Beach

Lunch and Learn - Award of Distinction
SCV Water

Creative Marketing

Most Innovative Communications

#ThePortalSFtoHSR – 3D public art installation - Award of Distinction
California High-Speed Rail Authority – Transbay Joint Powers Authority

2024 Listos California National Preparedness Month Campaign - EPIC Award
Listos California

Cross the Bay the Ferry Way - EPIC Award
San Francisco Bay Ferry

Summer Fire Safety in Santa Clarita…with Goats - EPIC Award
City of Santa Clarita

The Dream Home - EPIC Award
Silicon Valley Clean Energy

Digital Communications

Podcasts

”The Placer Life During World War II” podcast miniseries - EPIC Award
Placer County

From Chains to Change: Exploring the Intersection of BIPOC Mental Health and Incarceration - EPIC Award
Riverside University Health System – Public Health

Yucaipa 360 Podcast - EPIC Award
City of Yucaipa

Social Media Best Use Overall

Instagram Reels and Graphics – Award of Distinction
County of Riverside

OC Sheriff’s Department – Instagram – Award of Distinction
Orange County Sheriff’s Department

So Much To Do At the Long Beach Public Library – Say Less – Reels - EPIC Award
City of Long Beach

Social Media Campaign

Animal Adoption Campaign – Award of Distinction
City of Santa Clarita

Highlighting the Heart of the Giant Pumpkin Festival - EPIC Award
Cosumnes Community Services District

Reimagine METRO - EPIC Award
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

Social Media Impromptu

Boulder blast on Old Foresthill Road - EPIC Award
Placer County

Capturing the Northern Lights in Folsom – Award of Distinction
City of Folsom

Video Production – Marketing Series – Consultant Supported

Ready Nevada County - EPIC Award
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services

Clean California / ”Just One Piece” Video Series – Award of Distinction
Caltrans HQ

Video Production – Marketing Series – In-House

Brandon in the Lab - Award of Distinction
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department

County Connection Employee Series - EPIC Award
County of Orange

Path to Service - EPIC Award
San José Fire Department

“Keeping Up” – Award of Distinction
City of Folsom

Mobile Evaluation Team - EPIC Award
Livermore Police

Video Production – Marketing Video – Consultant Supported

City of Jurupa Valley and Kizh Nation Preservation Development Rio Vista Video – EPIC Award
City of Jurupa Valley

Cucamonga Station – Your Destination Awaits 2024 Video Revamp - Award of Distinction
City of Rancho Cucamonga

Loomis Demonstration Garden – Award of Distinction
Placer County Water Agency

The Power of Water Recycling – OCWD in Action – EPIC Award
Orange County Water District

Welcome to Santa Barbara Airport – EPIC Award
Santa Barbara Airport

Video Production – PSA Series – Consultant Supported

Leak Notification Program Video Series - EPIC Award
Western Water

We Are SBCERA Series – Award of Distinction
San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association

Video Production – PSA Series – In-House

Development Decoded - EPIC Award
City of Roseville

Homelessness in Ventura – Award of Distinction
City of Ventura – Police Department

Video Production – Public Service Announcement – Consultant Supported

Charged Conversations – Award of Distinction
ReGen Monterey

Fighting the Fentanyl Crisis in Placer County - EPIC Award
Placer County District Attorney’s Office

Video Production – Public Service Announcement – In-House

2024 E-Scooter & E-Motorcycle Public Service Announcement ”Frantic Santa” - EPIC Award
City of Roseville

Foresthill Bridge Inspection video - EPIC Award
Placer County

Placentia Police Department Partnership with the HOPE Center - Award of Distinction
City of Placentia

Website

Strategic Website Redesign – Award of Distinction
City of Norwalk

Hate-Free Together Website - EPIC Award
City of Davis

Traffic Relief Plan Website - EPIC Award
Riverside County Transportation Commission

Website Merger and Redesign - EPIC Award
Sacramento Area Sewer District

Best Small Shop

Placer County Health & Human Services – Award of Distinction

Town of Apple Valley - EPIC Award