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2012 NAGC Communications School

"Government Communicators: Telling America's Stories"

June 5-8, 2012

Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, Virginia

The NAGC Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills.

SPOTLIGHT

A Montenegro government communications delegation visited NAGC Headquarters on Jan. 30, 2012, to talk with NAGC leaders about the role of government communicators and to exchange information about responsibilities and best practices. Pictured, left to right, are: George Selby, NAGC Past President; Lisa Novak, NAGC Conference Committee; John Verrico, NAGC Professional Development Director; Ana Radusinovic, Spokesperson, Ministry of Justice, Montenegro; Tamara Ralevic, Spokesperson, Police Directorate of Montenegro; and Vuk Vujnovic, Head, International Public Relations, Government of Montenegro Communications Team. Also present was Inda Swanke, Consecutive Interpreter, U.S. Department of State.

Check Out NAGC's "Adventures in Government Communications" Blog!

After a weekend that saw the Eastern U.S. get hammered by Hurricane Irene, a number of government entities have stepped up their communications in order to reach the public. The advent of smart phones has made it possible for many people to use their phones to continue to get information during disasters, making online updates more important than ever. NAGC's "Adventures in Government Communications" blog takes a quick look at a couple of local government entities that have acted quickly to get information online. Check out the blog at http://governmentcommunicators.blogspot.com.

NAGC and Ithaca College Offer Professional Certificate in Strategic Communication Management

In response to feedback from NAGC members, Ithaca College has updated its online professional certificate in Strategic Communication Management.

Get the latest details here | 2011 Offerings and Schedule

NAGC Communicator

of the Year

Adm. Thad Allen

Adm. Thad Allen has been named the "NAGC 2011 Communicator of the Year" for his work during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill response. Adm. Allen was nominated for this award for his effective communication as the National Incident Commander during the crisis. He will be accepting the award during the 2011 NAGC Communications School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more.

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