Along the way, Pat Szpekowski, and PmS advertising, inc. have been recognized with a number of prestigious awards for writing, design, leadership, professionalism, and community involvement.

National Federation of Press Women

• First Place - Media Kit
• Third Place - Online Newsletter, Four Color Brochure
• Honorable Mention - Media Kit, Radio Spot

Illinois Woman’s Press Association

• First Place - Media Kit, Online Newsletter, Four Color Brochure
• Second Place - Public Relations Print Materials
• Honorable Mention - Newsletter, Radio Spot

Homart Development

• Spring Hill Mall Star Award for $1 Million Dollar Publicity Value

Significant Professional and Community Recognitions

• PRSA Suburban Chicagoland Chapter - Lifetime Achievement Award
• Kane County Business Journal - LUCI Award in Business Services
• Sam Walton Walmart Business Leader Award
• State of Illinois Reaches Out Award for Community Volunteerism
• Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce - Small Business of the Year
• Cardunal Area Chamber of Commerce - Business of the Year
• National Women in Management Charlotte Danstrom - Entrepreneur-Service Award
• Northern Fox Valley Chapter Women In Management, Inc. - Entrepreneur-Service Award
• Elgin Area YWCA - Marguerite Henry Award in Communications
• Dundee Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award

Professional Memberships

• Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Board Director 2008-10
• Illinois Woman’s Press Association
• National Federation of Press Women
• Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce - Former Chair, Member Since 1987
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
• Suburban Chicagoland Chapter PRSA - Former President, Member Since 1994
• Women in Management , Inc. - Former President, Founding Member Since 1984

Strong Legacy of Community Support

• Village of Algonquin Planning and Zoning - Commissioner Since 1995
• Altrusa International Club of Elgin, Inc. - Member Since 1990
• Elgin Community College Foundation - Director Since 1994
• Fideliter Club of Elgin - President 2010
• 2010 Chair - Go Red-American Heart Association Suburban Luncheon
• Provena Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin - Governing Board Member
• Dundee Township Rotary Club - Member Since 2004

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