The Town of Chapel Hill has been recognized for excellence in public communication by the N.C. City and County Communicators Association.
The town won first-place awards for citizen participation and marketing tools. The Citizen Participation Award recognized the “Council Agenda Improvement Project,†which included efforts to improve the clarity of and access to governmental communications. Sandy Kline, deputy clerk, heads the council agenda process. The Best Use of Promotional Item Award recognized the creation of an official town handmade pottery mug by North Carolina potter Pam Brodbeck. Communications and public affairs staff include Amy Harvey, Sandy Kline, Samantha Kryder, Catherine Lazorko, Melanie Miller and Sabrina Oliver.