Posted on Monday, July 9th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
13th Annual Communications Award for Print Recognizes PR Firm for Women in Technology Communications Plan
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., July 9, 2007 – Nadel Phelan, Inc. (NPI PR), specialist in media communications for technology firms, today announced it has been awarded an honorable mention in the PR Communications Plan Category of the 2007 Communicator Awards. This honor resulted from efforts to raise awareness among women and minorities about career opportunities in networking and IT through the Women in Technology Communications Campaign.
According to industry analysts, there will soon be a 30 to 40 percent gap between the demand of IT workers and the number of qualified professionals in the field, as well as an alarming gap between the percentages of men versus women in the IT profession. Although women make up half of the country’s population, they compromise only 20 percent of the IT workforce in the United States. The campaign’s goal is to increase female participation in computer science and other related IT education programs and careers.
“Many girls today already command a level of technical knowledge that can position them for lucrative and rewarding careers working in the tech industry,” said Paula Phelan, CEO of Nadel Phelan. “These careers are by no means limited to being a computer programmer. IT professionals are in growing demand to take central roles at diverse and exciting businesses and organizations in all industries including media, fashion, entertainment and activism.”
The 13th Annual Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing creative excellence in the communication field. Honoring winners from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries, the Communicator Award for Print Media recognizes excellence in categories such as public relations, advertising, writing and magazines. The Communicator Awards was founded by communication professionals and recognizes creative excellence in the communications field, and gives winners and their clients the recognition that they deserve for their outstanding work.
NPI PR combines a unique blend of experience that is specific to the needs of clients developing Internet, consumer technology, security, wireless and enterprise enabling solutions. With an inside perspective on media and market trends combined with key relationships in the business and trade press, NPI PR is positioned to deliver highly effective public relations, strategic positioning, tactical consultancy and professional marketing services.
About the Communicator Award
The Communicator Awards provides winners and their clients the recognition they deserve and gives communications and creative professionals proof and validation that their work is outstanding and highly regarded by their peers. The Communicator Awards provides an equal chance of winning to all entrants regardless of company or agency size and project budget – each entry is judged on its own merit. Since there are no lengthy essays to accompany the entry, all work will be judged solely on its quality, creativity and resourcefulness.
About Nadel Phelan
Founded in 1993, Nadel Phelan, Inc. (NPI PR) provides strategic communications for leading technology companies. Specializing in comprehensive public relations, NPI PR services include market research and case studies for a roster of clients ranging from venerable industry giants to venture-funded startups. By combining high-level industry knowledge with in-depth technology experience, NPI PR provides its clients with the strategic and tactical services necessary to establish and maintain global marketplace leadership. NPI PR is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California with offices in New York.
For more information please visit www.nadelphelan.com or call 831-439-5570.
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Editorial Contacts:
Jennifer Lankford
NPI PR
831-440-2414
jennifer.lankford@npipr.com
