Mays College staff members were recently recognized at the annual Brazos Bravo awards, sponsored by the Brazos Valley chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), a 13,700-member non-profit organization for communication professionals.

Bob Beals, art director with the Real Estate Center (REC), and graphic designer J.P. Beato won a Brazos Bravo Award, the highest award given, for the design of the REC’s Tierra Grande magazine. Beals and Beato also received recognition of achievement for the REC’s annual report. In addition, the REC’s video “Affordable Housing: The Crisis in Texas” was recognized with a certificate of excellence.

In recognition of his more than 30 years of service to IABC, David Jones, senior editor with the REC, was presented the Edna Smith Standing Ovation Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteer efforts of an IABC-Brazos Valley chapter member. Jones has been with the REC more than 25 years.

The Mays Business Online team of Lara Zuehlke, Kendra Morris, Matt Tesauro and Pam Gerbig was recognized with an award of excellence for the launch of Mays Business Online and an award of achievement in the e-magazine category.