We are thrilled to announce that IBEW Local 1245 has won an astounding 13 awards and three honorable mentions from the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) in 2018.
First Place: Writing – Best Electronic Content – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
IBEW 1245 website
First Place: Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
International Women’s Day
First Place: General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 10,000 to 30,000
Utility Reporter
First Place: Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The History of IBEW 1245 — a Seven-Part Video Series
First Place: Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Hold the Pull: An Important Safety Message from IBEW 1245
First Place: Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Women of IBEW 1245 (International Women’s Day)
Second Place: Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” — Local 1245 Helps Get Out the Vote in Montana Special Election
Second Place: Visual Communications – Best Design – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Utility Reporter
Third Place: Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Spillway Saga: IBEW members work to repair damage at Oroville Dam
Third Place: Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The True Cost of a PG&E Bankruptcy
Third Place: Best Multimedia Campaign – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
“Share of the Machine”
Third Place: Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Lineman Appreciation Day
Third Place: Visual Communications – Best Cartoon – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Right to Work is Wrong
Honorable Mention: Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Tower of Power: Local 1245 members recoat transmission towers to protect the environment
Honorable Mention: Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Chasing Irma: Local 1245 members provide mutual aid in Florida
Honorable Mention: General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
IBEW 1245 Website
Local 1245 received seven ILCA awards in 2017, six in 2016, and five in 2015.