Family Centers was recently named the recipient of a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Gold Mercury Award.  The Greenwich-based agency picked up top honors in the 'Non-profit Annual Report' category.

Family Centers Vice President Lisa Ruggiero accepted the award at the Annual PRSA Mercury Awards ceremony, which was held Thursday, June 8 at the Chevrolet Theater (formerly Oakdale Theater) in Wallingford.  The event was hosted by Fox 61 news reporter Katishia Cosley.

The award-winning 2005 Annual Report was produced by Family Centers? Communications and Development Department, and highlights several clients? success stories.  Underwritten by GE Real Estate, the publication was designed by New Leaf Design of Fairfield and printed by Cosmos Communications of Long Island City, NY.

Sponsored by the Southern Connecticut, Connecticut Valley and Westchester/Fairfield Chapters of the Public Relations Society of America, the 2006 Mercury Awards recognize outstanding work in public relations, communications and marketing.  They also honor the creative and strategic excellence of the public relations profession and encourage a higher level of performance in the field.  

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. More than 1000 professionals and trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs. A United Way partner agency, Family Centers is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Call 203-869-4848 for additional information.