Buck receives four prestigious IABC Gold Quill Awards

NEW YORK, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck, an integrated HR and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that it was awarded four Gold Quill awards for excellence in publications and writing from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

For more than 40 years, IABC's Gold Quill Awards have recognized excellence in strategic communication worldwide and are acknowledged as one of the most prestigious awards programs in the industry.

Buck received one Award of Excellence and three Awards of Merit on behalf of its work with market-leading clients in the global security and aerospace sector and the entertainment industry. The four awards in Communication Skills/Publications and Communication Skills/Writing categories recognize Buck's innovative and creative work producing annual enrollment and benefit guides.

In total, the IABC awards committee selected 201 entries as world-class. Winners come from all over the world, representing a cross section of public and private sector organizations, both large and small. The field was very competitive this year, with more than 550 entries.

"We're in an increasingly complex benefits environment where communications must be accurate, comprehensive, and highly engaging so they resonate across the entire spectrum of channels and audiences," said Jack Freker, Chief Executive Officer of Buck. "Buck is proud to accept these awards demonstrating the advancement of the new social contract between employers and employees in these strategic and creative enrollment campaigns."

Awards committee chair Ed Kamrin, SCMP, said of this year's winners, "Recent events have highlighted that more than ever, we live in an interconnected world. The community of communication professionals is global, diverse, and vibrant. This year's Gold Quill winners demonstrate that our commitment to strategic communication crosses borders ? and that our work is vital to the organizations we serve."

The awards will be presented during the Virtual Excellence Gala, on Tuesday, June 16, as part of IABC's Virtual World Conference. More information on the Gold Quill Awards, including the full list of winners, can be found on the IABC website.

About the International Association of Business Communicators

With 10,000 members and more than 100 chapters worldwide, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is the only global association that connects business communication professionals with the people and insights needed to drive business results. Founded in 1970 and supporting professional communicators at the heart of every organization, IABC serves the collective disciplines of business communication professionals through professional development offerings, certifications, awards and recognition programs, online resources, Communication World magazine, and the annual World Conference.

About Buck

Together with our clients, we're defining the new social contract between employers and their employees to not only accommodate shifting expectations, but to stay ahead of them. Driven by best-in-class technology and leading analytics capabilities, our consulting solutions and easy-to-use administration platform are helping the world's most forward-thinking organizations re-envision and re-design the way people work and live. For more information, visit www.buck.com.

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