Alexandria, Virginia – August 9, 2011 – The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is a recipient of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives' (ACCE) Award for Communications Excellence (ACE).  The Chamber’s newsletter “McNews” received a Bronze Award. 

The ACE Bronze Award meets and exceeds the fundamental standards and criteria for communications excellence.

Winners were recognized at the annual ACCE convention on Thursday evening, August 4, in Los Angeles, Ca.

“There is truly exceptional communications work being done in the chamber profession, and ACCE is proud to recognize these achievements,” said ACCE President Mick Fleming.

This year's ACE competition drew 83 entries from chambers throughout the U.S.

The Awards for Communication Excellence (ACE) is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in all areas of communications. Celebrating its 28th year, ACE continues to be the vehicle for the chamber community to promote effective chamber communications, as well as highlight initiatives, introduce events and inform members.

For more information about the ACE awards visit www.acce.org/ace.

Established in 1914, ACCE is the only national association uniquely serving the professional development needs of individuals managing chambers of commerce throughout the United States and Canada. Representing more than 7,000 chamber professionals, ACCE enhances the knowledge, leadership skills, and management effectiveness of chamber executives and their staffs through education, trend analysis, benchmarking, and best practices. ACCE promotes the highest standards of professional excellence and integrity within the chamber profession.

Pictured above are Gerry Garcia and Blanca Cardenas of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.  They attended the conference in Los Angeles where the McAllen Chamber was recognized with the Bronze Award.