2005 COMMUNICATION AWARDS

First Place, Public Service Advertisement
Death of Lt. “ Catis ” Pappas Told by War Correspondent Was First Casualty in Area
Press Women of Texas 2005 Communication Contest

First Place, Speeches, Manuscript speech
Introduction of Congressman Henry Bonilla: Mr. South Texas
Press Women of Texas 2005 Communication Contest

Second Place (nationally), Speeches, Manuscript speech
Introduction of Congressman Henry Bonilla: Mr. South Texas
National Federation of Press Women

Second Place, One-To Three-Color Newsletter
Senator Judith Zaffirini Reports to the Families of District 21
Press Women of Texas 2005 Communication Contest

Third Place, Speeches
The University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Commencement Address
Press Women of Texas 2005 Communication Contest

Honorable Mention, Speeches
Roast of Dr. Teresa Lozano Long
Press Women of Texas 2005 Communication Contest

2004 COMMUNICATION AWARDS

First Place, Speeches
Life's Final Star is Brotherhood: Mr. South Texas Luncheon, Washington's Birthday Celebration
Press Women of Texas 2004 Communication Contest

Second Place (nationally), Speeches
Life's Final Star is Brotherhood: Mr. South Texas Luncheon, Washington's Birthday Celebration
National Federation of Press Women

Second Place, Speeches
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst: A Triple Oxymoron
Press Women of Texas 2004 Communication Contest

Second Place, News or Feature Release, Single News Release
Senate Passes
Zaffirini's Bill Creating Penalty for DWI with a Child, Press Women of Texas 2004 Communication Contest

Honorable mention, News or Feature Release, Single News Release
Rural, Minority voting Rights in Jeopardy in Congressional Re-Redistricting Plan
Press Women of Texas 2004 Communication Contest

2003 COMMUNICATION AWARDS

First Place, Public Relations Printed Materials, Newsletter, One-to-Three Color
Senator Judith Zaffirini Reports to the Families of District 21
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

First Place, Speeches
Gary G. Jacobs, Mr. South Texas
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Best of Texas Certificate of Merit, Speeches
Gary G. Jacobs, Mr. South Texas
Texas Public Relations Association Communication Contest

2002 COMMUNICATION AWARDS

First Place, Public Relations Printed Materials, Manuals and Handbooks
City of Laredo Protocol Handbook
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Second Place, News or Feature Release, Single Release-News
Zaffirini casts 25,000th consecutive vote in Texas Senate
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Third Place, Public Relations Printed Materials, Newsletter, One-to-Three Color
Senator Zaffirini Reports to the Families of District 21
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

2001 COMMUNICATION AWARDS

First Place, Speeches
If Judy Pappas can do it, ANYBODY can!
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Second Place (nationally), Speeches
If Judy Pappas can do it, ANYBODY can!
National Federation of Press Women

First Place, Public Relations Printed Materials, Newsletter, One-to-Three Color
Senator Zaffirini Reports to the Families of District 21
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

First Place, Newspaper, Trade Paper or Magazine, Black and White Display
Re-elect Judith Zaffirini
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Second Place, News or Feature Release
Census 2000 to Reflect District's Changing Demographics
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

2000 COMMUNICATION AWARDS

Laureate, 2000 Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Laredo for accomplishments as a businesswoman
Owner, Zaffirini Communications

First Place, Speeches
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Second Place, Public Relations Printed Materials, Newsletter, One-to-Three Color
Senator Judith Zaffirini Reports to the Families of District 21
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

Third Place, News Releases-Single Releases
Texas Professional Communicators Communication Contest

2014 - 2011 Awards

2010 - 2006 Awards

2005 - 2000 Awards

1999 - 1975 Awards