wfn.org | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Wins Five De-Rose Hinkhouse Awards

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GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA IS RECOGNIZED IN
FIVE CATEGORIES OF THE 2010 DE-ROSE HINKHOUSE AWARDS

NEW YORK ? The Religion Communicators Council has recognized the work of the 
Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in 
five different categories of the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards.

Greek Orthodox Telecommunications, the television ministry of the Archdiocese, 
received the highest award, ?Best of Class,? in the category Non-broadcast 
Audio/Video Program for Apostle of Love, Hope and Reconciliation that was 
produced in cooperation with the Order of St. Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical 
Patriarchate. Produced by Nicholas J. Furris and Marissa P. Costidis, the video 
honors Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who serves as a gentle but firm 
advocate for many of today?s critical issues, among them the environment, unity 
among Orthodox Christians worldwide, peace, love and reconciliation between all 
faiths and as a defender of our Mother Church.

The program received a standing ovation during the Archon?s Athenagoras Human 
Rights Award Banquet in October 2009.  This DVD?s cover design also received a 
Certificate of Merit in the Graphic Design/Art and Photography Cover design, 
which was produced by John Mindala.

An Award of Excellence was received in Writing/Broadcast Script by Fr. John 
Chryssavgis for the Greek Orthodox Telecommunications production Pascha: The 
Resurrection of Christ.  This program also received a Certificate of Merit for 
Broadcast Audio/Video.

The national newspaper, Orthodox Observer, received a Certificate of Merit in 
the category of Periodicals/Newspapers-National.

The DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards are given each year to active RCC members 
who demonstrate excellence in religious communications and public relations. 
Established in 1967, the awards are named for the late Victor DeRose and the 
late Paul M. Hinkhouse, leading lithographers in New York City and longtime 
friends of RCC.  The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in April in Chicago 
during the Annual RCC Conference, held this year in conjunction with the 
Religion Communication Congress 2010.

The Religion Communicators Council is an interfaith association of religion 
communicators at work in print and electronic communication, marketing, and 
public relations. Established in 1929, it is the oldest association of religion 
communicators in America serving to promote excellence in the communication of 
religious faith and values as well as understanding among diverse faith groups.

Read more information on the awards and a complete list of winners visit 
www.religioncommunicators.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=105262
<http://www.religioncommunicators.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=105262

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