FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2008

Contact: Amy Kay, Public Relations Coordinator
(217) 747-9283
akay@hanson-inc.com

Hanson’s marketing communications department recognized

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hanson’s marketing communications department was recently recognized by the Society of Marketing Professional Services, St. Louis chapter, with two Archie awards.

Their entry, “Jeff Tatarek contributes to U.S. efforts in Iraq,” received first place in the feature writing category, appearing in The Military Engineer; University of Illinois’ CEE magazine; State Journal-Register; Society of American Military Engineers, Rock Island Post Notes; Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Vision newsletter; Hanson’s Insight publication; and on WCFN–TV. The article highlighted Hanson’s Jeff Tatarek, P.E., S.E., and his volunteer work to assist deployed military engineers in Iraq.

The department also received an honorable mention for their video, “The Hanson Legacy,” a one-time production piece featuring company founder, Walter E. Hanson. Shown at the 2006 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, the five-minute video emphasized the company’s core values since its inception, capturing Mr. Hanson’s life story and his beliefs in starting the firm.

“It is an honor to be recognized by our peers in the industry, as this annual event highlights the best marketing practices in the region,” says Darrel Berry, Hanson’s marketing communications manager.

Hanson is an employee-owned consulting firm providing architectural, engineering and management services from its headquarters in Springfield, Ill., and offices nationwide. The Springfield-area office is located at 1525 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703-2886. The office may be reached by phone: (217) 788-2450 or fax: (217) 788-2503.

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