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Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Great Gulf Marks 50 Years with Big Wins at 2025 BILD Awards, Including Low-Rise Home Builder of the Year
TORONTO, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ - In a landmark year celebrating its 50th anniversary, Great Gulf proudly announced a series of major wins at the 2025 Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Awards. These prestigious honours recognize outstanding achievement in the design, construction, sales, and marketing of new homes across the Greater Toronto Area. As the company reflects on five decades of innovation, quality, and leadership in real estate development, Great Gulf is honoured to have received several of the industry's highest accolades. Award Wins Pinnacle Awards Home Builder of the Year – Low-Rise Green Builder of the Year – Low-Rise Project of the Year – Low-Rise for Oakpointe, Upper Joshua Creek (in partnership with Arista Homes) Architectural/Design Best Innovative House Design for Westfield, Brampton Finalist Recognitions Home Builder of the Year – Mid/High-Rise Green Builder of the Year – Mid/High-Rise People's Choice Award – Oakpointe, Upper Joshua Creek These awards reflect what has guided Great Gulf over the past 50 years: innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to sustainable building. Recognition across multiple categories affirms the company's ongoing leadership in shaping the future of homebuilding, going beyond expectations, delivering lasting quality, and creating communities that enrich lives. Great Gulf's standout performance at the 2025 BILD Awards reinforces its role as a driving force in thoughtful urban planning, environmental responsibility, and customer-focused innovation. As a fully integrated real estate company, Great Gulf continues to raise the bar in homebuilding, grounded in a 50-year legacy of architectural excellence, sustainability, and visionary leadership. About Great Gulf Established in 1975, the Great Gulf Group including Great Gulf, an international award-winning, low-rise and landmark high-rise residential developer; Ashton Woods Homes, the largest private builder and 15th largest in the U.S.; Beacon Residential, a U.S based build-To-Rent platform; First Gulf, an innovative market leader in sustainable, accessible and transit-oriented commercial developments and large scale design-build industrial facilities; Tucker HiRise, a leading construction management company, specializing in the construction of high-density, mixed-used projects; H+ME Technology, a precision engineering panelization manufacturing facility; and Taboo Muskoka, one of Canada's top-ranked golf courses, is one of North America's premier real estate organizations. With major projects in Canada and the United States, the company's fully integrated activities span the entire real estate spectrum. Learn more at
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
42 local projects, events and individuals earn Pinnacle Awards
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tourism in Northeast Tennessee thrives on strong partnerships, campaigns, and advertisements, and now boasts numerous Pinnacle Awards to highlight its success. This year, the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association broke records at the 28th annual Northeast Tennessee Pinnacle Awards with more than 10 nominations in categories for marketing, advertising, events, attractions, individual achievement and supporting business. Ranked by a panel of judges within the tourism and hospitality industry across the United States, Pinnacle Awards were given to the following projects, events and individuals in both small and large budget categories: Copperhead Road Landmark Tiebreakers Johnson City Main Street Days Fun Fest Bristol Open 2024 – PPA Tour Event – Bristol Sportsplex Appalachian League All-Star Game – Visit Johnson City Bike Ride Across Greene County – Greene County Partnership MATE ROV World Championships – Visit Kingsport Paul Harris – nominated by Jonesborough Tourism Department Barbara Mentgen – nominated by Visit Johnson City Katherine Hackler – nominated by Main Street Greeneville Gabe Davis– nominated by Visit Johnson City Matt Bolas – nominated by Ripl Creative Interstate Graphics – nominated by Visit Johnson City Jonesborough Tourism Department and Highland Cow Farms StoryTown Radio Show Rebranding – McKinney Center Explore More in Bristol Outdoor Writers Association of America – Visit Johnson City The Juice is Loose: Believe in Bristol's Halloween Campaign Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Work-Based Learning at Sullivan Co. Schools – West Ridge High School Storytelling Benefit Concert – McKinney Center Johnson City Railroad Experience – Visit Johnson City Northeast TN Museum Association Brochure & Map Jonesborough Visitors Guide Visit Mountain City, TN Candy Land Christmas – Visit Johnson City Alliance for Continued Learning – ETSU Office of Professional Development Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Wristband Mailer Buffalo Mountain Writers Workshop: Wild Words – ETSU Office of Professional Development You Can Do You – Visit Johnson City Under the Lights by Ashli Linkous Downtown Kingsport by caseSensitive Photos Birthplace of Country Music Museum 10th Anniversary Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Paste Magazine Sessions Copperhead Road Landmark – Visit Mountain City, TN Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2024 Recap The Jackson Theatre Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2024 'Thank You' SORBA Tri-Cities – nominated by Visit Johnson City Isabel Hawley-Lopez – nominated by Jonesborough Tourism Department Eastman Global Innovation Summit – nominated by Visit Kingsport Winners were recognized at the 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards Ceremony on Wednesday at Tennessee Hills Distillery. According to the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association, Northeast Tennessee generates more than $867 million in direct visitor spending, more than $205 million in payroll while employing 7,000 people, and generates $34 million in local sales tax annually. The Pinnacle Awards are presented by Bristol Motor Speedway and produced in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, representatives from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kathy Bloomgarden Wins Agency Global Professional at PRWeek Global Awards
NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, was named 'Global Professional – Agency' at the PRWeek Global Awards last night. PRWeek recognized Bloomgarden for being "an incredibly accomplished leader with well-earned credibility" who knows how to "drive the agenda rather than follow it." Bloomgarden was also recently honored with an Outstanding Individual Achievement award at PRovoke's SABRE Awards, and celebrated as a 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree at Medical Marketing + Media's Pinnacle Awards. Bloomgarden has been at the helm of Ruder Finn as CEO since 2014. Under her leadership, Ruder Finn has reached many new frontiers, including launching the agency's China office, healthcare practice, and technology innovation hub Bloomgarden has driven industry-leading growth and global expansion, pioneering the adoption of disruptive technologies. She has been at the forefront of AI strategies, shaping AI-ready data infrastructures, addressing LLM hallucinations, and bridging east-west divides in AI development. Within the past year, Bloomgarden established the RF AI Advisory Council and spearheaded the agency's newest LLM optimization offering She convenes high-level dialogues on tech disruption and is a trusted voice in global leadership circles, including the World Economic Forum and Fortune's CEO Council. With her ability to anticipate trends and act decisively, Bloomgarden has made Ruder Finn a key partner for global clients navigating economic uncertainties, geopolitical tension, and technological disruption. "For Dr Kathy Bloomgarden, Ruder Finn's 'What's Next' ethos – which means always remaining one step ahead of industry trends and leading with a data-driven, digital-first, early-adopter mindset – isn't just a nice tagline, it's an essential part of keeping the agency ahead of the game," said PRWeek in their winners profile on Bloomgarden. "It is an honor to receive this prestigious honor from PRWeek," said Bloomgarden. "We are at a transformative juncture for our industry, where the role of communications is crucial in driving the adoption of groundbreaking technologies on a global scale across industries. I am profoundly optimistic about our collective ability to work together, and for communications change-makers to fast-track innovation and create significant change." This year's PRWeek Global Awards were held in London on May 15th, 2025. About Ruder FinnRuder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, leading the industry in AI strategy and implementation. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for over 75 years, shaping communications that moves industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what's now to what's next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Brand, Leadership and Workplace—with innovative tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 offering breakthrough creative, and specialized teams delivering customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, Flightpath, Ruder Finn Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom, and Big Sky Communications. For more information visit Media Contact: Isabelle Lee, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ruder Finn Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden Selected as Medical Marketing & Media 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Marketing and Media announced yesterday that Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, was selected as a 2025 Pinnacle Award Honoree. Now in its fifth year, the Pinnacle Awards program honors the leaders, marketers, strategists and creators who have scaled the industry's heights — but who still have many more years of high achievement ahead of them. Kathy has proven to be one of the communications industry's most influential leaders. For over 20 years, Kathy has supported clients bringing many of the world's most important scientific breakthroughs to market. With 'What's Next' ingrained in her DNA, Kathy keeps her eyes on where the world is going, not where it's been. She encourages the adoption and piloting of emerging technologies through Ruder Finn's technology incubator, driving the development of comprehensive AI initiatives from Ruder Finn's AI Advisory Council to an AI optimization tool for brands. "We are in the midst of such a pivotal moment for the healthcare industry. We are living during a scientific renaissance driven by advanced knowledge combined with new tools like AI. Communicators play a critical role in helping companies adopt and integrate this new paradigm into their ways of working. I am profoundly optimistic about our collective abilities to accelerate innovation and improve patient care," said Bloomgarden. "It is an honor to be recognized among excellent communications and marketing professionals within the healthcare field." "The Pinnacle Awards are the perfect opportunity to spotlight the industry's living legends who still have another chapter — or two or three — of their careers to write," said MM+M editor-in-chief Jameson Fleming. "These Pinnacle Awards winners will make a profound impact on the industry for the next decade." About Ruder FinnRuder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for over 75 years, shaping communications that moves industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what's now to what's next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with innovative tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 offering breakthrough creative, and specialized teams delivering customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, Flightpath, Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom and Big Sky Communications. For more information visit CONTACT: Megan Fitzgibbon Assistant Account Executive, RF Marketing | RUDER FINN View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ruder Finn Sign in to access your portfolio
