ESPN SPORTSCenter DESK

There she is taking a seat at the SportsCenter desk during a recent visit to ESPN. Her visit was to talk on camera for Connecticut IABC ...And well, you might say her topic was sports...it takes attention, technique, practice, and mental strength -- entering the International Association of Business Communicators' Heritage Region Silver Quill awards program takes all that. She actually was filmed sans the desk trappings but the goals were no less impressive.

 

Heritage Region 2010 Silver Quill Awards

The Heritage Region's Silver Quill Competition recognizes excellence in business communications in multiple and varied disciplines. Silver Quill Awards are presented to those outstanding professionals in our Region who have proven that their communication programs effectively furthered the goals of their organizations – boosting revenues, reducing cost, and motivating audiences to a desired action. All business communicators in the Heritage Region are eligible to enter. You do not need to be an IABC member to enter.

 

IABC World Conference, Toronto

Another outstanding world conference is in the books. Barbara was honored to be able to attend volunteer leadership events and mingle with colleagues from around the Globe. This photo is the view from the Panorama, 51st Floor, Manulife Building, where leaders gathered to open the event. Best session? Barbara votes for Craig Kielburger, who founded Free the Children when he was 12! A whopping dose of inspiration!! Read the book: The World Needs Your Kid; and read Me to We.

 

save our gulf

Watch for a New Orleans update after our visit later this year Think seafood! http://www.louisianaseafood.com/

 

ClevelAND roCKS!

2009 HERITAGE REGION CONFERENCE -- October 18-20, 2009, Cleveland OH.

Barbara was a speaker October 19, at the Key Tower Marriott Cleveland, on a panel, “Starting Up or Staying in Business During a Recession,” at the International Association of Business (IABC) Communicators Heritage Region Conference.

 

 

 

...in San Francisco

Barbara attended the IABC World Conference as an officer of the IABC Heritage Region in San Francisco. This was her final official meeting, as her three-year term ended June 30.

 

Bristol PLUs awards

Barbara was recognized as the founder and spoke at the 20th annual PLUS Awards event, sponsored by the Family Center and Bristol Boys and Girls Club in Bristol, CT. The PLUS Awards (Positive Leadership, Unselfish Service) recognize women, families and organizations who exhibit their commitment to effective leadership along with unselfish dedication to community service. Honorees are chosen for their ability to serve as role models for women, their ability to inspire others, their commitment to a sound work ethic and their ability to achieve results that benefit people within a variety of settings. The event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years, helping countless children and families. Barbara is not only the founder; she is a past keynoter and award recipient.

 

IABC Region Leader of the Year Award

Barbara W. Puffer, ABC, was named Region Leader of the Year at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Leadership Institute in Orlando, Florida, in February. According to an IABC press release, the awards presented “recognize the leadership abilities, management skills, creativity and teamwork of outstanding volunteer leaders worldwide."

IABC President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR, told the group, “IABC’s role in supporting its members and providing resources to help them navigate the current economic environment, is more important than ever before. It is thanks to the dedication, commitment and creativity of our volunteer leaders that IABC can stay strong and serve our member needs.”

Barbara is past volunteer director of the Heritage Region, IABC’s largest in membership and covering members from Maine to Virginia, west to Kentucky and north to Detroit. Her term as an officer of the board concludes in San Francisco in June, 2009.