The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is a recipient of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) Award for Communications Excellence (ACE). The chamber’s entry, 2008 Official Hot Springs Relocation Guide, received an award of merit. Entries receiving the ACE Merit Award meet the fundamental standards and criteria for communications excellence.

The Awards for Communication Excellence is a competition to recognize excellence in all areas of communication. The ACE program has been designed to honor, reward and celebrate the achievements of outstanding communication programs, campaigns and projects, and to comprehensively encompass all areas of “communication excellence."

“We are very honored to be included in this esteemed group of Chambers of Commerce, each year the Chamber strives to produce a Relocation Guide that is worthy of national attention. Last year we won an ACE Honorable Mention Award for the 2007 Relocation Guide and now won a higher award for the 2008 Relocation Guide. We are on a mission to each year make a better more productive Guide and eventually win an ACE Grand Award, which is the industry’s ‘Best in Show,’” said Amanda Bryant, the Communications Director for The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

More than sixty judges spent 200 hours judging entries, and provided comprehensive feedback for each participant. Judges’ backgrounds included experience in the fields of public relations, printing and design, special events planning, fundraising, journalism, economic development, web design, and public policy.

“It is nice to be recognized by your peers for a product that truly facilitates part of your mission,” said Bryant.

“Hot Springs offers a unique balance of small town charm and big city attractions. Bringing the best of both worlds together in one special place. Being able to use our creative talents to help promote this great city has been a privilege for our team at EXIT,” said EXIT President, Shawn Solloway, who the Chamber worked with Chamber member, Exit Marketing to produce the Guide. “Working with good people to promote a great product; this project offers us the perfect formula for success. Our team is proud to have played a role in earning this recognition for the Chamber and the city of Hot Springs.”

Winners will be recognized on July 31 at the annual ACCE Convention, in Raleigh, N.C.