Hays County Democratic Party receives highest industry honor from AAPC

The Hays County Democratic Party has been awarded seven of the coveted Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants, the industry’s highest honor bestowed upon political consultants at the national and international level.

Hays Dems won gold, silver and bronze Pollie Awards and four first-place Regional Pollies. The awards honored the Democrats’ Hays Democratic News, newspaper insert and mailer, website, trifold candidate brochure and social media digital ads.

“There is no higher honor than to be recognized for our work by our peers,” said Hays County Democratic Party Chair John Hatch. “This work was the collaboration of so many people working together to turn Hays County blue. I’m so happy their efforts are being applauded by such a great organization as the AAPC.”

“The 2022 campaign cycle continued to challenge traditional outreach and encourage new strategies and tactics. The firms honored with Pollie Awards this year advanced efforts and challenged the status quo. AAPC offers a very enthusiastic congratulations for their wins,” added Becki Donateli, AAPC President. “Winning a Pollie Award this year was more difficult as more entries were submitted than ever before.”

The AAPC announced this year’s winners during the 2023 Pollie Awards and Conference in Palm Springs, CA earlier this spring.

Founded in 1969, the AAPC is a multi-partisan organization of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to improving democracy. The AAPC has over 1,600 members hailing from all corners of the globe. It is the largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world. For more information, visit theaapc.org.