Pollie Award Winners
Political consultants HighGround, Inc., in conjunction with their strategic partners are gaining national attention winning "Pollie" awards for their creative products during the last few campaign seasons. The "Pollie" awards are the "Oscars" of the political consulting business and are considered the most prestigious national awards in politics. The American Association of Political Consultants presents them annually.

2007 Pollie Awards

In the Internet category, the site Yeson206.org developed by HighGround partnering with Mighty Interactive snagged a Gold in the “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment: Statewide” section.

In the Internet Advertising category, HighGround and its Internet partner, Mighty Interactive, scored a Silver Award for the innovative Pointroll ads that were featured in the Yes on 206 campaign in the “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment” category.

In the Phone Calls category, HighGround took home a pair of Bronze Awards for the hilarious “Let’s Stick it to Mesa” automated phone call. The award placed in both the “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment: Local/Municipal/Regional” and the “Best Use of Humor” Category.

In the Direct Mail category, an Honorable Mention for the “Don’t Stick it to Mesa” mailer in the “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment: Local/Municipal” section.

In the Internet category, an Honorable Mention for YesforMesa.com in the “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment: Local/Municipal/Regional” section

2006 Pollie Awards
In the Newspaper Advertisements category, the Protect Flagstaff's Future - Freedom ad was the only national winner recognized in the "Full-Page, Local Ballot Measure"category winning a bronze award.

2005 Pollie Awards
In the Radio Advertisements category, the Kick-off 60-second ad placed first nationally for an “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment” campaign.

In the Internet category, HighGround and its Internet partner, Mighty Interactive, scored a first place for the Yeson400.com site in the “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment” category. This is the third year in a row that HighGround and Mighty Interactive have won honors for their work on political websites.

In the Internet category, HighGround and Mighty teamed up for a third place honor for the interactive map developed for Yeson400.com in the “Most Innovative Use of Technology” being edged out by the Bush/Cheney online effort and a Washington DC firm developed campaign tool that plays videos on a palm pilot.

In the Radio Advertisements category, an Honorable Mention for the “Father/Daughter” radio ad for an “Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment.”

In the Collateral category, an Honorable Mention for the very popular Fold out Transportation Improvements Map.

And also in the Internet category, an Honorable Mention in the “Best Use of Email/Viral Marketing” category for the “Deep Thoughts” emails that excerpted quotes from Prop 400 opponent Dave Thompson.

2004 Pollie Awards
In the Internet/Electronic Media category, HighGround, its Internet partner, Mighty Interactive, and Cambigue Design ranked first nationally in the "Local Initiative/Referendum Website" for the successful and effective www.yeson414.com website.

2003 Pollie Awards
In the Television Advertisements category, Proposition 201's "Joe Arizona" 60-second ad placed first nationally for an "Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment" campaign.

In the Technology, Websites and Banner/Pop Up Advertisements category, HighGround and its Internet partner, Mighty Interactive, was awarded "Best Use of Email" for their "Chris is Missing" email. The award-winning email was a detailed account of the poor attendance record of former state Senator Chris Cummiskey. The email was developed for the Jan Brewer for Secretary of State campaign.

In the Automated Phone Calls category, HighGround took the top national honor for the "Joe Arizona, 'This is the State of Arizona... Just Kidding'" automated call made for an "Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment."

In the Radio Advertisements category, a Second Place for Proposition 201's "Joe Arizona-Do the Math" radio ad for an "Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment."

In the Technology, Websites and Banner/Pop Up Advertisements category, HighGround and Mighty Interactive received an Honorable Mention for "Best Overall Internet Campaign" for "Joe Arizona-Yes on 201."

And also in the Technology, Websites and Banner/Pop Up Advertisements category, the HighGround/Mighty Interactive team was awarded an Honorable Mention for "Website: Initiative/Referendum/Constitutional Amendment" for their www.joearizona.com website.

A complete listing of the "Pollie" Awards may be viewed at www.theaapc.org.

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