Holiday Retirement Receives 2015 Bronze Anvil Award for "100 Years of Wisdom"

LAKE OSWEGO, OR--(Marketwired - Jun 9, 2015) - Holiday Retirement, the second largest senior housing provider in the U.S., was recently awarded a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Bronze Anvil Award for "100 Years of Wisdom: The Perspective of Centenarians," a traditional media relations campaign executed in the fall and winter of 2014. 100 Years of Wisdom was one of 45 entries out of 828 selected for a Bronze Anvil Award.

Holiday Retirement and Communications Strategy Group (CSG®), a national influencer relations agency working with the senior living provider, developed a media relations initiative focused on generating awareness and interest in Holiday Retirement communities by showcasing the wisdom and achievements of its residents. The campaign, 100 Years of Wisdom, highlighted centenarians, individuals 100 years or older, living at Holiday Retirement communities and their thoughts and opinions on topics ranging from marriage and politics to personal finance and today's youth.

"100 Years of Wisdom was well received -- both locally and nationally -- and our residents had a lot of fun sharing their advice," said Jamison Gosselin, vice president of marketing, communications, and resident enrichment for Holiday Retirement. "There's no doubt we can take to heart the advice of centenarians. After all, they've lived through some of the most progressive years in human history."

Learn more about the award-winning campaign at 100YearsofWisdom.com.

The Bronze Anvil Awards recognize outstanding public relations tactics that contribute to the success of an overall program or campaign. Holiday Retirement was celebrated as one of the best of the best in the media relations category.

A complete list of 2015 Bronze Anvil Award winners can be found at prsa.org/Awards/BronzeAnvil/BronzeAnvilResults.

About Holiday Retirement
Since 1971, Holiday Retirement has endeavored to provide its signature "Holiday Touch" to residents and their families. Today, Holiday is a trusted name in senior living and provides security, comfort, and value to independent seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle. Holiday operates more than 300 retirement communities, making it one of the largest senior living providers in the United States. For more information about Holiday Retirement, please call 888-370-7071 or visit www.holidaytouch.com.