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ARTA Recognized at the 2019 Capital Awards Amanda Shaw | Director of Marketing, ARTA We are excited to share that ARTA was awarded two awards at the 2019 Capital Awards, held in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 24. Hosted by the International Association of Business Communicators Edmonton, the Capital Awards celebrate outstanding work in communications in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. ARTA was recognized in the Communication Management – Marketing, Advertising & Brand Communication category for the recent improvements to our online tools, including the ARTA website, ARTAfacts, and the launch of a digital version of news&views magazine. We were also recognized in the Communication Management – Community Relations category for the ARTA Wellness: The Diabetes Volume publication, which aimed to educate our members on the diabetes epidemic in Canada and to provide advice on mitigating risk or managing a diagnosis. 8 | arta.net Thank you to the ARTA Board of Directors, associated committees, and staff for their contributions to these projects, and thank you to all of our members who provide valuable feedback and suggestions to the organization, allowing for continual improvement in our communications tools. As ARTA continues to grow, we strive to provide you with relevant and interesting information to engage you in your retirement, while being environmentally conscious and cost effective. Being recognized with two Capital Awards reaffirms that we are heading in the right direction! ●