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CRT/tanaka Recognized With Two Thoth Awards by PRSA-NCC

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 28, 2009) – CRT/tanaka, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for creative solutions and workplace culture, was recently honored with two first-place awards at the 41st Annual Thoth Awards Gala at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C.

Named for the Egyptian god of communication, the Thoth (pronounced “tot”) Awards recognize the top achievements in public relations in the Washington D.C. region. The awards are presented by the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NCC).

CRT/tanaka was recognized for its work with The George Washington Foundation and received Thoth Awards for media relations and events/observances (less than seven days).

In just six short weeks and with only $35,000, CRT/tanaka conducted an international media relations campaign for The George Washington Foundation surrounding the announcement that it had located the remains of George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford County, Va. The campaign garnered coverage across the United States and in India, France, Australia, the United Kingdom and Japan.

About CRT/tanaka

CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm known for its whatcanbeSM workplace culture and approach to business. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka features four integrated specialties – Consumer, Health, Corporate and Interactive/Social. The agency has been recognized with nearly 300 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity, workplace culture and community service. Clients include Air New Zealand, BISSELL Homecare, Inc., Cambria Suites, Charles Schwab & Co., Council for Responsible Nutrition, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Girl Scouts of the USA, Network Solutions, Sprint Nextel, Quebec Maple Syrup and Wines from Rioja (Spain). More information about CRT/tanaka is available at www.crt-tanaka.com.