SWARDLICK MARKETING GROUP RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

WGME anchor Kim Block (L) presents Kristin Lamas Patterson (middle) and Sue Till (R), both of Swardlick Marketing Group, with a Golden Arrow Award for excellence in public relations.

PORTLAND, ME (December 20, 2004) - Swardlick Marketing Group recently took home three Golden Arrow Awards in recognition of outstanding public relations programs. The honors were given to the agency by the Maine Public Relations Council, a professional association of the state's public relations practitioners.

First place Golden Arrows were awarded for the following Swardlick Marketing Group programs:

• George Mitchell Institute 2003 Annual Report in the category of non-profit annual reports
• Mott's Get Apple Healthy website in technology in for-profit organizations
• MaineDOT - Explore Maine website (www.exploremaine.org) in technology in non-profit organizations

"It is gratifying to have our work recognized by our peers in the public relations industry," said David Swardlick, president, Swardlick Marketing Group. "We are even more pleased for our clients - and to have their programs honored."

The Golden Arrow Awards recognize excellence in public relations and provide a forum for exhibiting exemplary work.

For More Information Contact:
Sue Till
Swardlick Marketing Group
(207) 775-4100
still@swardlick.com