Colonial Pipeline Wins a Prestigious 2020 IABC Gold Quill Award

ALPHARETTA, GA (May 28, 2020) – The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced that Colonial Pipeline is among the winners of a 2020 Gold Quill Award. The company received its award for a project to relaunch its external website, colpipe.com.

For more than 40 years, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards – one of the most prestigious awards programs in the industry – have recognized excellence in strategic communication worldwide. The Gold Quill Awards honor the dedication, innovation and passion of communicators on a global scale, with a focus on achieving solid business outcomes.

“In today’s digital world, an external website is an important part of engaging with and meeting stakeholder expectations, while telling the company’s story. In receiving this award, we would like to acknowledge the many contributors throughout the company who provided content and expertise, in particular, our Technology group,” said Kevin Feeney, Senior Director, Communications for Colonial Pipeline. ​“We would also like to recognize Judson Design, who provided creative input and partnered with us to ensure the site is state-of-the art and user-friendly.” 

According to feedback from the IABC Gold Quill evaluators, ​“Rebuilding a website is not an easy task and to deliver something that is new in the digital environment is a big challenge. You did a great job to bring your company into the new, visual world of online media.”

In total, the awards committee selected 201 entries as world-class, with 81 entries earning an Excellence Award and 120 earning a Merit Award. Winners come from 12 countries and companies of all sizes. 

“Recent events have highlighted that more than ever, we live in an interconnected world,” said awards committee chair Ed Kamrin. ​“This year’s Gold Quill winners demonstrate that our commitment to strategic communication crosses borders – and that our work is vital to the organizations we serve.”

About the International Association of Business Communicators: With 10,000 members and more than 100 chapters worldwide, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is the only global association that connects business communication professionals with the people and insights needed to drive business results. Founded in 1970 and supporting professional communicators at the heart of every organization, IABC serves the collective disciplines of business communication professionals through professional development offerings, certifications, awards and recognition programs, online resources, Communication World magazine and the annual World Conference.

About Colonial Pipeline: Colonial Pipeline Company, founded in 1962, connects refineries ­– primarily located in the Gulf Coast ­– with customers and markets throughout the Southern and Eastern United States through a pipeline system that spans more than 5,500 miles. The company delivers refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and fuel for the U.S. military. Colonial is committed to safety and environmental stewardship across its operations. More information about Colonial is available at www.colpipe.com.

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Colonial Media Contact:
Kesley Tweed
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