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Elkins-based Agency LMC honored with 13 Crystal Awards at statewide public relations event

Agency LMC won 13 Crystal Awards at the Public Relations Society of America West Virginia Chapter’s annual Night of Honors, held November 13 in Morgantown.
Agency LMC won 13 Crystal Awards at the 2025 PRSA WV Night of Honors. Pictured, left to right, are Lori Chenoweth, Vision & Strategy Director, Samantha Peet, Social Media Manager & Department Lead, Amber Vineyard Schoonover, Operations Director & Senior Account Manager and Savannah Bodkin, Account Executive

Agency LMC, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency based in Elkins, won 13 Crystal Awards at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) West Virginia Chapter’s annual Night of Honors, held November 13 in Morgantown, according to a press release.

PRSA WV is the leading professional organization serving the communications community throughout West Virginia. The annual Crystal Awards honor the campaign and tactics work of public relations practitioners, agencies and college students across the state.

Crystal Awards recognize work that exemplifies strategic planning, creativity, implementation and measurable results. The awards also highlight innovative strategies that elevate brands and drive positive change within West Virginia communities.

For 2025, Agency LMC won Crystal Awards in the following categories:

  • External Communications – Coplin Health Systems Pharmacy Delivery Campaign and Snowshoe Foundation Quarterly Newsletter
  • Internal Communications – The Grant County Bank Quarterly Newsletter
  • Integrated Communications – The Grant County Bank Stumptown & Mineral Fabrication Campaign
  • Websites – Internal – LMC 2024 Website Overhaul
  • Social Media – United Coal Company Why West Virginia Coal Matters Video
  • Logo – Mullens & Mullens Brand Refresh Logo and Coplin Health Systems Wellness Sub-Brand Logo
  • Community Relations – Barbour Community Health Association 2024 Turkey Trot and United Coal Company Equipment Donation to Virginia Tech
  • Best of West Virginia Tactic – Silver: Logo – Coplin Health Systems Wellness Sub-Brand Logo
  • Best of West Virginia Tactic – Silver: External Communications – Coplin Health Systems Pharmacy Delivery Campaign

“We are thrilled to announce that LMC was recognized with 13 Crystal Awards for our work across marketing, communications, and public relations,” said Lori Chenoweth, LMC’s founder and strategy director. “These wins were the direct result of our partnership with our amazing clients and partners, the dedication and creativity of our team, and our unwavering passion for strategic storytelling.”

In addition, Savannah Bodkin, account executive at LMC, was named PRSA WV’s Young Professional of the Year at the ceremony, recognizing her leadership, creativity and commitment to her clients, colleagues and community.

For more information about LMC, visit agencylmc.com.

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