BRYAN, TX (Sept. 7, 2004) – A City of Bryan publication has received a national industry award for its excellence in design and purpose.At the annual conference of the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) held Sept. 1-3 in Denver, CO, the City of Bryan was presented the prestigious Savvy Award for its Mayor’s Downtown Impact Award brochure and nomination form. The piece edged out finalist cities Plymouth, MN, and Ventura, CA, in the population category of 65,500-145,000.The brochure was designed by Trabian Creative Director Brent Dixon, who, while a student intern in the city’s Media Specialist’s Office, was simply instructed to be as creative as he wanted to be. Dixon joined Trabian as Creative Director in June 2004.

Savvy Award judges were extremely complimentary of Dixon’s creativity, saying, “We like the imagery, use of photographs, the depth, texture and multi-use design. It serves two purposes – to inform and to provide an entry form with the handy detachable piece. This student designer has a bright future”

The Mayor’s Downtown Impact Award brochure is currently available at First National Bank in Bryan, at business locations in Historic Downtown, and at city hall. The cover design of the Mayor’s Downtown Impact Award brochure also can be viewed at www.bryantx.gov.

About 3CMA and the Savvy Awards

Formed in 1988, 3CMA is an international association of more than 800 professional communicators working on behalf of city and county agencies and related organizations. The Savvy Awards program was started in 1989 as a way to recognize outstanding communications efforts by cities and counties. This year’s awards program drew 691 entries in a range of video, print and marketing categories.

(This Press Release is from the City of Bryan, Texas.)