With six awards, Xpress designers received statewide recognition recently when it came to their creative ad designs. The accolades came from the North Carolina Press Association’s 2012 Best Ad Contest. Some of the award-winning designs can be found below:
First place awards
Best Motor Vehicle Ad
Emily Busey
Woody loves his VW (Harmony Motors)
Best Color Apparel – Jewelry and Accessories Ad
John Zara
Papoose
Best Community Service Signature
Page or Best Shared Page
John Zara
Art Walk
Second place
Best Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
Emily Busey
Pasta Fasta
Best Innovative Concept/Wild Card Ad
Staff
Best of WNC 2011
Best Online Advertising
John Zara
Cucina 24