Communications staff receives awards

Congratulations to the staff of the Communications Department at the Diocese of Beaumont. In awards announced on Saturday, October 23, staff members received three awards at the annual contest for the Press Club of Southeast Texas.

In Television PSA, Bishop David Toups’ Christmas message received first place. Jose Flores produced the spot. Also in Television PSA, Bishop Toups’ first For the Good message on August 21, 2020, received third. You can see the Christmas message through this link, Merry Christmas from Bishop David L Toups 2020 – YouTube, and the August 21 For the Good here, Bishop David L. Toups For The Good Aug 21, 2020 – YouTube.

In Feature Photo, Karen Gilman received second for her photo, Prayer Before the Storm. And in News Photo, Gilman received third for Talking to Jesus After the Storm.

Flores received honorable mention for his photos of a Mass with Bishop Toups at St. Mary School in Orange in the Website Photography category.