Raleigh-based brand communication firm Articulon (www.articulon.com) has received a 2012 InSpire Award from the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (www.ncprsa.org). The firm was recognized for its work on behalf of North Carolina Guardian ad Litem during the fourth annual awards banquet on May 2.

The awards honor communications programs that have achieved excellence. Articulon was honored with a Silver InSpire Award for creating a social media campaign designed to recruit volunteers. The “Be the Voice” campaign showcases the personality and diversity of children and teens in need of a court advocate. Silver InSpire Awards recognize the creativity and results of entire communication campaigns.

“Celebrating a decade in business in 2012, the Articulon team continues to focus on creating compelling messages that not only reach our clients’ audiences, but also produce measurable business results,” says Cindy Stranad, APR, Articulon principal.

This is the second time Articulon has been recognized for the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem campaign since its launch in 2011. Articulon’s creation of the “Be the Voice” campaign received recognition with a Bronze ADDY® award from the American Advertising Federation Raleigh-Durham chapter in February 2012.

Ranked as one of the top 25 public relations firms by the Triangle Business Journal, Articulon has won numerous industry accolades including Best in Division Sir Walter Raleigh Awards. In 2010, the firm was selected by an independent group of judges as a Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award recipient based on sustained growth and innovation.