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Swanson Russell Wins AIGA Design Awards

Lincoln, Neb. (Dec. 5, 2008) - Swanson Russell received eight awards at the recent American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Nebraska Chapter awards banquet, including one of only four gold medals.

AIGA awards are given for excellence in graphic design. The professional association for communication design, AIGA is a non-profit organization for the exchange of ideas and information, critical analysis and research, and advance education and ethical practice of design. AIGA represents more than 22,000 communication design professionals, educators and students through national and local programs.

AIGA's Nebraska Chapter awards were presented Nov. 7 at Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha, Neb.

Swanson Russell's design of the Doctors of USC (University of Southern California, www.doctorsofusc.com) Web site received the gold medal.

Silver medal recipients: banner for Compact Power Equipment (www.cpiequipment.com), Bank of You micro Web site (www.ubt.com) for Union Bank and the MX micro Web site (www.leupoldmx.com) for Leupold & Stevens.

Bronze medals were won for the IUOW (Intelligent Use of Water) Film micro Web site for Rain Bird (www.rainbird.com), Corn Head Road Race poster for the Nebraska Road Race (www.nebraskacyclingnews.com), Catch of the Day Getaway for Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health (www.intervet.com), and Swanson Russell bowling shirts.

"Graphic design is a critical component in the development of communications that connects with its audience," said Brian Boesche, Swanson Russell's executive creative director. "We're proud that our work has been recognized among the very best, especially in light of the tough competition."

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 healthcare. For additional information and to learn more about Swanson Russell’s “real connection” approach to communications, visit www.swansonrussell.com.