Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Awards

Best of Blue in Marketing, Communications and Sales Award in 2003
BlueWorks in 2006 and 2007
Brand Excellence Award in 2005 (This program recognizes plan efforts to enhance the overall image of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand, an important asset for all Blues plans. The selection process combines plan performance on various criteria, including brand awareness and preference, member experience, and enrollment growth.)

Civic and Community Awards

Care Van Program Award from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) in 2007
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Participation in Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser in 2003 from Kiwanis Club of the Key City
Corporate Involvement in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Dallas in 2003 and 2004 from Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; second largest group participating
High School Booster – Eagle Pride from Abilene Independent School District in 2003
Partners in Education in 2003 from Abilene Independent School District for mentoring students
Recognition for city-wide campaign from March of Dimes in 2003
Recognition from West Texas Rehabilitation Center (WTRC) in 2003 for contributions of employee volunteers and equipment for annual fundraising
Corporate Champion for Kids Award from Texas CASA, Inc. in 2007

Federal Employee Program (FEP) Awards

Benefit Cost Award in 2004 from National FEP Conference
FEP Marketing Largest HMO Gain, first place, 2004, for largest gain from an HMO in its peer group
FEP Marketing Largest Active Net Gain, second place, 2004, two awards
Over 100% Plan Rating in FEP Service Profile in 2004

Health Care Management

BlueWorks for Consumers Award from Harvard Medical School’s Department of Healthcare Policy in 2006; honored for an innovative approach to high quality performance in improving the delivery of mental health care follow-up services
Innovator Award from Thomson Medstat in 2006 for creating a clinically based methodology for comparing the cost of care delivered by providers in the statewide preferred provider organization (PPO) network

Accreditation for Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) products? network? from the National Committee for Quality Assurance in 2003
Credentials verification organization (CVO) certificate from the National Committee for Quality Assurance in 2003
Texas Diabetes Council Award in 2006 for exceeding Texas average in all six comprehensive diabetes care measures

Marketing and Communications

American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA in 2006 (seven awards)
American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA in 2007
APEX Award of Excellence from APEX in 2006
Award of Distinction from The Communicator Award in 2006 and 2007
Silver Quill Award of Merit from the International Association of Business Communicators in 2005 and 2006
Bronze Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators in 2004 and 2005
Healthcare Advertising Award from Healthcare Advertising Awards in 2006
Platinum Award from MarCom International Creative Awards in 2006 (four awards)
Gold Award from MarCom International Creative Awards in 2006 (four awards)
Gold Spotlight Award for Print, Video and the Internet from League of American Communications Professionals in 2007 (four awards)
Silver Davey Award in 2006
Honorable Mention from MarCom International Creative Awards in 2006 (two)
Honorable Mention from Communicator Awards in 2007

Other Awards

Best Real Estate Deal of the Year Award from Dallas Business Journal in 2006
Best Deal in Newly Developed Space Award in 2006 from Dallas Business Journal