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Gold Quill: Write your own story.(inbox: IABC NEWS & EVENTS)
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Communication World
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January 1, 2008
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One of the most memorable nights of my professional career was in 1999, at the IABC International Conference in Washington, D.C. It was the night that I celebrated with my team in receiving three Gold Quill Awards and IABC's prestigious Jake Wittmer Research Award.
As I think back, so many different stories pop into my head from that night.
My agency team: We were a fantastic team of professionals. Many would say we were young, but I would say we were destined for excellence. My fellow Loyola University graduate Maria Duggan and I made our way to Washington with our wonderful team leader, John Deveney. Imagine two fresh-out-of-college team members walking into the ...