Adventist communication award honors Smith
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PR veteran's contribution recognized posthumously |
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Delores Smith accepts the Adventist Church's Bridge Award on behalf of her late husband, Reger, at the church's world headquarters, Thursday, September 18. The award honored Smith posthumously for his contributions to church communication. [photo: Megan Brauner/ANN]
Reger C. Smith Jr., a veteran Seventh-day Adventist musician and designer who served as the world church's associate communication director for public relations, was honored posthumously last week with the church's Bridge Award.
At a September 18 memorial ceremony for Smith at world church headquarters near Washington, D.C., his wife, Delores, accepted the award, which recognizes meritorious contributions to communicating the Adventist Church's message of hope.
The 19th recipient of the Bridge Award, Smith was selected for his professionalism in creatively conveying the Adventist message of hope and quality of life through design, public relations and music. The award also honors his establishment of the visitor's center at church headquarters.
Established in 2001 by the world church's Communication department, the Bridge Award honors visionary thinking, excellence in responsible journalism, professional mentoring and outstanding achievements in media, public relations and public affairs.
Smith died May 8 at age 54 at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland, following a lengthy illness. He served the church for nearly 30 years.
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