Lake County Recognized Nationally for Communication Efforts

Lake County is delivering on its mission and values of operational excellence and transparency, and toward that goal, the County is being recognized for its outstanding communications achievements with three national awards. The County's website www.lakecountyil.gov received a first place Savvy Award from the City, County Communications and Marketing Association (known as 3CMA) - the top award for overall website among local governments in the U.S. The "Meet Mitch and Hitch" video, youtu.be/fyMiVh97vxY also took home the first-place Savvy award for promotional video. This video features the State's Attorney's Office's two facility dogs and showcases the meaningful work they do. Finally, for the "Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent" category, the "Vote Like A Couch Potato" marketing campaign won a first place Savvy. 3CMA received nearly 700 entries in various categories, and 3CMA volunteer judges from across the country reviewed entries and selected winners.