(Dublin, Ohio) —
The City of Dublin earned three national honors in the 2026 City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Awards competition, recognizing innovative work in social media, digital publications and government transparency.
The awards were presented during 3CMA’s annual conference in Denver, Colorado. Dublin’s work was selected from more than 1,249 entries submitted by 317 jurisdictions across the United States and Canada, with finalists representing 37 states and Canada.
City Manager Report: Savvy Award
The City’s monthly City Manager Report provides Dublin City Council and the community with a clear, comprehensive look at key projects, initiatives and operations from across the organization. Designed with transparency and accessibility in mind, the report helps readers follow progress on City priorities, understand upcoming work and stay informed about the wide range of services, programs and projects shaping the community.
Its dynamic digital format makes complex City information easier to explore through concise updates, photography, video, links and other interactive elements. Readers can quickly navigate to the topics most relevant to them while also gaining a broader understanding of how work across departments connects to City Council goals and community priorities. By bringing timely information together in one accessible resource, the City Manager Report serves as both a valuable tool for Council and an engaging window into City government for the community.
2025 Dublin Irish Festival Annual Report: Silver Circle
The 2025 Dublin Irish Festival Annual Report was redesigned as an interactive digital experience to better illustrate the scale, impact and value of one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Irish music, culture and dance. Through photography, data visualization, storytelling and an easy-to-navigate online format, the report brings together attendance, sponsorship, volunteer participation, awards, economic information and visitor experience in one cohesive resource.
The digital format also strengthens transparency and provides a valuable tool for sponsors, community partners, volunteers, vendors and other stakeholders. The report attracted 325 unique readers and 416 sessions, with half of readers accessing it from a mobile device, reinforcing the importance of creating accessible, responsive content that audiences can explore wherever they are.
Good Neighbor Week Social Media Campaign: Award of Excellence
The City’s 2025 Good Neighbor Week campaign used digital storytelling and social media to turn community wellness research into simple opportunities for residents to connect with one another. Developed alongside the Dublin Wellness Alliance, the campaign centered on research showing that knowing just six neighbors can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and encouraged residents to take part in online challenges, acts of kindness and neighbor recognition.
The campaign generated more than 44,000 organic impressions, 779 engagements and 291 link clicks while inspiring tangible community participation. Residents documented 100 acts of neighborly kindness, submitted 35 Good Neighbor nominations and donated 116 personal care items to the Dublin Food Pantry and One Dublin. The campaign demonstrated how digital communications can help strengthen real-world connections and community well-being.
“These awards reflect how intentional we are about making City information useful, accessible and engaging,” says the City’s Deputy Director of Communications & Marketing Aisling Babbitt. “Whether we are encouraging neighbors to connect, demonstrating the impact of a major community event or helping residents understand the work happening across their City government, our goal is the same: communicate with purpose and create stronger connections with the people we serve.”
Together, the three honors reflect Dublin’s continued commitment to communications that inform, engage and connect the community. By combining strong storytelling, measurable outcomes and accessible digital tools, the Communications & Marketing team continues to find new ways to bring City government closer to the people it serves.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of around 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
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Media Contact:
Aisling Babbitt
Deputy Director of Communications & Marketing
614.410.4508
ababbitt@dublin.oh.us
Newsroom: https://dublinohiousa.gov/newsroom/
