San Bernardino County has honored outstanding public communications achievements by county departments with the Golden Arrowhead Awards. Now in their second year, the awards recognize county communications professionals who strive to keep residents informed and connected to county government services.
More than 200 entries across 23 categories highlighted the county’s success in communicating with residents through graphic design, writing, video production, photography, social media, public outreach campaigns and innovative uses of technology. Each entry was independently evaluated and scored by a distinguished panel of judges, including Emmy-winning journalists, communications executives and public relations professionals.
“I want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to this year’s honorees,” said County Chief Communications Officer Martha Guzman-Hurtado. “Thank you for everything you do to strengthen the connection between the county and the communities we serve. To see your work recognized by such a high-caliber panel of judges is both an honor and a testament to your commitment to excellence in public communications. Again, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.”
Guzman-Hurtado, along with Chief Financial Officer Matthew Erickson and Assistant Executive Officers Gilbert Ramos, Diane Rundles and Michael Vu honored the finalists and presented the awards last week.
The following are some of the programs that were recognized this year:
Best Graphic Design – Print Design
- Winner: Office of Emergency Services – Earthquake Preparedness Comic Book
Best Graphic Design – Digital Design
- Winner: CAO Communications – So Much to Love – Digital Billboard Ad Campaign
Best Writing – Press Release
- Winner: Board of Supervisors – Fifth District – San Bernardino County Breaks Ground on Pacific Village Campus Expansion to Combat Homelessness & Expand Behavioral Health Services
Best Writing – Feature Story
- Winner: CAO Communications – The H.O.P.E. Team Helps a Man Overcome Homelessness & Substance Use
Best Communications Campaign – Public Awareness
- Winner: Board of Supervisors – First District – “Chill Out, Stay Safe” Winter Safety Campaign
Best Innovation – Use of Emerging Technologies
- Winner: Animal Care – Learning That Goes Where You Go: Online Training for Neonate Foster Parents
Best Innovation – Best Use of AI
- Winner: CAO Communications – So Much to Love – Campaign Song
Creative Problem Solving & Collaboration
- Winner: Animal Care – Telling Tails Reading Program
Best Video Production – Short-Form Video
- Winner: CAO Communications – So Much to Love in San Bernardino County
Best Video Production – Medium-Form Video
- Winner: County Museum – Teacher Tips for Visiting the San Bernardino County Museum for a Field Trip!
Best Video Production – Long-Form Video
- Winner: County Fire – Mass Casualty Incident Drill
Best Photography
- Winner: Probation Department – National Night Out 2025
Best Social Media Campaign – Public Awareness
- Winner: Public Health – WIC 2025 Community Baby Shower
Best Social Media Campaign – Engagement
- Winner: Public Health – WIC 2025 Community Baby Shower
Best Social Media – Best Use of Video in Social Media
- Winner: County Fire – Flood Awareness & Preparedness
Best Social Media Campaign – Best Branded Communication
- Winner: CAO Communications – So Much to Love – Social Media Branded Posts
Best Social Media Campaign – Best Use for Events
- Winner: Probation Department – National Night Out 2025
Best Public Event
- Winner: Children’s Network – S’more Time With Dad
CEO’s Choice Award
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