"Best of the Mountains 2010" to be announced Oct. 21

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Results kept secret until the final hour!

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The 2010 Best of the Mountains awards ceremony honors our region's top performers with the recognition they deserve in an audience of their peers and colleagues. Winners will be honored during an awards dinner at Pack's Tavern on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m.

Could one of them be you? Absolutely! "Count me in."

"This year, we chose to keep the results of the judging secret until the very last minute," says Sherri L. McLendon, president. "Raising the level of anticipation among those who entered will make for an exciting evening."

The Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina annual awards program recognizes excellence in public relations and marketing communications in Western North Carolina. Competing entries must have taken place between Sept. 1, 2009, and Aug. 31, 2010.

Emcee Tammy Jones of WOXL will provide commentary during the recognitions. Regrettably unable to attend last year's ceremony, she brings her trademark zany wit and experience in radio and print news to the podium.

Professional organizations or teams who wish to reserve group seating should get their request in immediately, says McLendon.

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"The organization's goal remains to celebrate and gain recognition for the work of public relations, marketing, and design professionals in our region," McLendon says. "We have an amazing array of talent in this market. Its visibility is a healthy economic indicator."

The Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina hosts "Best of the Mountains 2010" at Pack's Tavern in downtown Asheville, with catering provided by the Century Room, on Thursday, Oct. 21, with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for members and guests, and includes seating, food and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine. Members may choose to purchase additional drink tickets for use at the bar. RSVP to finance@prawnc.org by Friday, Oct. 15 to make reservations.