HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. 2024 Excellence in Public Information and Communications Awards from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)110ENTRAL SAN
August 15, 2024
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FROM: EMILY BARNETT, COMMUNCATI ONS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: PHILIP R. LEI BER, DEPUTY GM -ADMINISTRATION
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: PRESENT THE 2024 EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC INFORMATION &
COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS FROM THE CALIFORNIAASSOCIATION OF
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICIALS (CAPIO)
Central San has been honored with two first -place 2024 EPIC awards from the California Association of Public
Information Officials (CAPIO) — the leading statewide organization dedicated to advancing public sector
communications. CAP I O is an association of over 900 public sector communicators throughout the state
representing agencies including cities, counties, State agencies, transportation authorities, school districts,
police, fire, parks, water, and wastewater agencies. The details for both awards are provided below.
1. Central San's Maintenance Access Cover Beautification Project won the Communications or
Marketing Plans/Campaigns – In -House category. Communications, CSO, and Engineering
collaborated on the ongoing project, which is raising public awareness of essential sewer
infrastructure while enhancing environmental protection and creating a positive Central San legacy for
the future.
2. Central San's Pipeline customer newsletter won the Newsletter or Magazine category. Distributed
twice annually to over 155,000 customer addresses, the Pipeline features pollution prevention resources,
capital project updates, kids' activities, news, events, and more.
Strategic Plan Tie -In
GOAL ONE: Customer and Community
Strategy 1– Deliver high-quality customer service
GOAL TWO: Environmental Stewardship
Strategy 2 - Educate on pollution prevention and environmental protection
GOAL THREE: Workforce Diversity and Development
Strategy 3 - Retain skilled workers by investing in resources and opportunities for all employees to grow and
thrive, Strategy 4 - Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
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1. Presentation
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15, 2024
Pipeline
Community
Newsletter
Designed to educate and engage our
customers
Includes pollution prevention
resources, capital project updates,
kids' activities, news, events, and more
Distributed twice annually online and
via mail to over 155,000 customer
addresses
Maintenance Access
Cover Beautification
Project
36,800+ maintenance access covers
allow us to inspect, clean, and maintain
our sewer pipes
We redesigned the cover and created a
communications campaign to increase
public awareness of essential sewer
infrastructure and services
The ongoing project is enhancing
environmental protection while creating
a positive legacy for the future
Attachment 1
ACCESS COVER
DESIGN
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