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Swanson Russell Honored with Best of Show for Green Industry Work

LINCOLN, Neb., (June 18, 2008) - Swanson Russell received several honors including Best of Show at the recent Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Awards in Minneapolis, Minn.

TOCA awards recognize the best of green industry writing, photography and design. With more than 400 entries this year considered by a distinguished panel of independent judges, Swanson Russell received nine awards for work with five clients. Winners were announced during TOCA’s annual conference in Minneapolis on May 8.

Swanson Russell’s Best of Show award, the Gardner Award for Design–Marketing Communications, was for a direct mail piece on behalf of client Little Giant.

The agency also took home five first place and three merit awards in writing, advertising, printed materials and Web design categories for clients Rain Bird, Hines Horticulture, Little Giant, E–Z–GO and Corona Clipper.

Founded in 1962 and with offices in Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., Swanson Russell is a full–service agency offering advertising, public relations, media, database and interactive marketing communications services. The agency is a recognized national leader in the green and outdoor recreation industries, while also offering specialized expertise in agribusiness and health care. For additional information and to learn more about Swanson Russell’s “real connection” approach to communications, visit www.swansonrussell.com.