Booz Allen Hamilton won Best of Show honors at PRSA/National Capital Chapter's annual Thoth Awards in Arlington on Sept. 9.

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Rebecca Andersen, PRSA/NCC,
Katherine Pecka, Booz Allen Hamilton
Photo: Colleen Hlywa

BAH's "Keep What You've Earned" campaign for the US Navy's 21st Century Sailor Office that encouraged responsible drinking among Sailors earned the evening's top honor. The push, along with policy changes in the Navy, are credited with leading to fewer alcohol-related incidents.

The 46th annual Thoth ceremony also inducted the late Jody Powell and Sheila Tate into the chapter's PR Hall of Fame. The founders of Powell Tate in 1991 were honored for the firm's contributions to PR and public affairs.

"Their work has positively influenced many, not only in Washington but throughout the country and the world," said PRSA/NCC past-president Samantha Villegas, who called the duo "communications giants."

Powell's wife, Nan, and daughter, Emily, accepted the award on behalf of the former White House press secretary for President Jimmy Carter.

The chapter handed out 41 Thoth Awards and Certificates of Excellence.

Thoth winners included Ketchum (Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Hertz - 2, BD, Clorox Co. - 2, DoubleTree by Hilton); Ogilvy Washington (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, American Floral Endowment, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Association of Broadcasters, Get Covered America); AAA; Crosby Marketing Communications (Dept. of Health and Human Services - 2); Susan Davis International (Institute of Museum and Library Services; News Generation; Strauss Radio Strategies; Lyons PR; Entertainment Software Assn.; National Association of Manufacturers, and DC Water.