Company: Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD
Company Description: The Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent federal agency that administers the Retirement, Survivor and Disability Insurance programs. Social Security plays a critical role in the lives of 50 million beneficiaries and 163 million covered workers and their families.
Nomination Category: Corporate Literature & Investor Relations
Nomination Sub Category: Best Marketing or Sales Brochure or Kit - Series

Nomination Title: Electronic Records Express Communications Support Materials

1. The date in 2006 on which this nominated material was first distributed or otherwise made public:

2006

2. Briefly describe this entry’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives (up to 100 words):

To assist a national outreach effort, Social Security developed Electronic Records Express communications support materials that includad audience-oriented pamphlets and a fact sheet, as well as "leave behind" materials with the Electronic Records Express logo and contact information. To date, these materials have been ordered by the thousands by state Disability Determination Services (DDS) and by Social Security field offices. (The DOSs are state government agencies and Social Security can offer, but not mandate, use of the communications materials.) Some DOSs are already on their second and third orders for materials. Since the campaign got underway at a kick-off meeting in Baltimore in August 2006, the percentage of disability records submitted by electronic means has increased more than 30 percent.

3. List the appropriate creative and production credits for this entry: Advertising Agency/City: Client: Art Director: Cinematographer: Creative Director: Designer: Director: Illustrator/City: Music Producer/City: Photographer/City: Printer/City: Producer: Production Company/City: Programmer: Writer: Web Development Firm/City:

Project Manager: David Crosson
Designer: Elizabeth Rosensteel