Hi, my name is Jim Person, founder and creator of Best News Release.

To let you know a little bit about myself, I’ve been in the communications business for over 20 years. From writing and delivering on air radio news and sports broadcasts to writing news releases and award winning marketing materials for local governments and nonprofit organizations, I know what it takes to get your news release past the news gatekeeper - and used on air, online or in print!

Below is a list of some of the awards I’ve won. They are not listed here to brag, but to give you an idea of our credentials.

• Honorable Mention from The Communicator Awards 2006 Print Competition
• First Place, National Association of Government Communicators – presented by the national association
• Merit Award, Virginia Public Relations Awards – presented by Richmond (Va.) chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
• Silver Quill Award — presented by IABC, the International Association of Business Communicators
• Raleigh (N.C.) Public Relations Society Awards:
• First Place Award in External Newsletters, 1-2 color
• Second Place Award in Corporate Identity Category, for Advertising Sales Folder
• Second Place Award in Nonprofit Newsletters
• Second Place Award in Nonprofit Video
• First Place Award in Nonprofit Total Public Relations Program
• First Place Award in Nonprofit Television Ad/Public Service Announcement
• First Place Award in Nonprofit Video
• N.C. News Network First Place Award for Excellence in Sports Programming