Macon-Bibb’s Office of Communications has been named a finalist for Team of the Year in Ragan & PR Daily’s annual Zenith Awards after a review by a panel of 13 senior communicators, representing organizations across nonprofit, technology, hospitality, retail and consumer goods.

“We’ve had the great fortune and honor to help tell amazing stories of our government and community, and it’s great to have that work noticed by national communication leaders from multiple industries,” says Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. “This team lives the stories they tell, and that knowledge, connection, and authenticity shines through in all they do.

“In just its second year, the Zenith Awards have already become one of our most competitive programs. The quality of work this year raised the bar in nearly every category,” said Brendan Gannon, Director of Awards Marketing at Ragan. “These finalists don’t just represent great work — they represent leadership at a moment when our industry needs it most.”

“People deserve to hear from their government, and this team takes our story directly to them. And they’re able to do this despite the ever-increasing amount of available information online,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “Their strategic thinking…their creativity…and their love of our community is essential to all that we do.”

The four-person team – Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore, Communications Manager Edna Adams, Multimedia Manager Olivia Walter, and Digital Content Specialist Emily Wilson – is responsible for all communications efforts, including strategic communications, crisis and severe weather communications, event planning, videography, online and social media content, photography, e-newsletters, media relations, executive communications, live broadcasting, and more.