2025 Capital Awards Recap

We were proud to present this year’s Capital Awards and shine a light on strategic thinking, creative execution, and meaningful impact across industries.

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Award Recipients

Awards of Distinction

Communicator of the Year

Michelle Lean

Communications Director,
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Leader of the Year

Marc Carnes

CEO,
CKUA Radio

Awards of Excellence & Merit

1000 Women Gala – AnnaRose’s Story

Hoopla Media
Award of Excellence: Audio/Visual

AGLC 2023-24 Annual Report

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC)
Award of Excellence: Creative Design

AMA Impact Report

Alberta Motor Association (AMA)
Award of Excellence: Writing

Behind Our Builds Video Series

PCL NAHQ Marketing & Communications Team
Award of Excellence: Marketing, Advertising, and Brand Communication

Canadian Medical Association Apology to Indigenous Peoples

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Award of Excellence: Issues Management and Crisis Communication

Capitalize

Capitalize
Award of Merrit: Publications

“Change Your Colours” Gun and Gang Violence Awareness Campaign

Elizabeth Bunney Communications and Symmetry PR
Award of Excellence: Media Relations
Award of Excellence: Marketing, Advertising, and Brand Communication

Community Philanthropy Campaign

Alberta Cancer Foundation & FKA
Award of Excellence: Non-Profit Sector Communication

Creating Connections for Children in Care

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Award of Excellence: Publications

Edmonton Airports Annual Report 2023

Adverb Communications
Award of Excellence: Writing

Gay Logo Games

Adverb Communications
Award of Excellence: Creative Design

Ian Paterson TikTok Videos

Adverb Communications
Award of Excellence: Social Media

Leaf Fans

Waste Free Edmonton & FKA
Award of Excellence: Creative Design
Award of Excellence: Media Relations
Award of Excellence: Non-Profit Sector Communication
Award of Excellence: Social Media

Leave Different

EIFF & FKA
Award of Excellence: Audio/Visual
Award of Excellence: Creative Design
Award of Excellence: Non-Profit Sector Communication
Award of Merrit: Social Media

OCS x CCIC Safe Cannabis Consumption – Video Series

Hoopla Media
Award of Excellence: Audio/Visual

SGTV News: State of the City Report

City of Spruce Grove Corporate Communications
Award of Excellence: Audio/Visual

Show Stopping Booth

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Award of Excellence: Marketing, Advertising, and Brand Communication

Space for Reconciliation Mural

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Award of Excellence: Non-Profit Sector Communication

‘Stash your stash’

CannabisSense by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC)
Award of Excellence: Creative Design
Award of Excellence: Digital Communications
Award of Excellence: Social Media

Student Life Social Media Content

Adverb Communications
Award of Excellence: Social Media

Weaving Indigenous Narratives into the Commonwealth Walkway

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Award of Excellence: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Women and Children’s Health Research Institute 2024-2025 Annual Report

WCHRI Communications
Award of Excellence: Publications