Cal Cities wins two Communicator Awards for Rebrand Campaign and Website Redesign

The League of California Cities was selected by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) as a 2022 Communicator Awards of Distinction winner in two categories. Cal Cities’ new brand identity and website redesign, both launched in July 2021, were honored in the Rebrand Campaign, Corporate Identity, and Website Redesign for Associations categories. 

With over 4,000 entries received from across the U.S. and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. 

“I was thrilled to be greeted by such a high level of creativity amongst the submissions for the 28th season of The Communicator Awards,” said AIVA Managing Director Lauren Angeloni. “I want to congratulate all of the honorees for their well-deserved wins.”

The two Communicator Awards of Distinction, combined, is a testament to the Cal Cities’ commitment to be the leading voice for the Golden State’s 482 cities. 

The rebrand initiative and website redesign are embedded in one of the six goals outlined in the organization’s 2018-2021 Strategic Growth Plan — to raise the visibility of Cal Cities as the preeminent voice for cities in the state. The initiative included a new logo, brand narrative, diverse color palette, new moniker, and website representing the unique characteristics and common interests of cities.

“Simultaneously tackling a rebrand and a website redesign of a 123-year-old organization can be a daunting task, but the input and tireless enthusiasm organization-wide made the projects fun to do, as well as rewarding, ” Cal Cities Director of Communications and Marketing Jill Oviatt said.

This year, the Cal Cities rebrand initiative was also recognized with a Gold Trendy Award for Best Rebrand and as a Webby Awards Honoree.

About the Communicator Awards

The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. Founded by passionate communications professionals over two decades ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best digital, video, podcasts, marketing, mobile, and print work the industry has to offer. The Communicator Awards is widely recognized as one of the largest and most coveted awards of its kind in the world.