FOLSOM, Calif.—March 19, 2009—Last night’s annual Sacramento Advertising Club ADDY awards celebrated the best of advertising in the Sacramento market.  It marked the 14th year that Barcellona, Inc. has made a creative splash at the awards show. The local marketing communications firm took home a total of three silver ADDY awards categories that included website and Internet advertising.

“The competition is always fierce here in Sacramento,” said Rochelle Barcellona, president and creative director of Barcellona, Inc. “We were happy to come away with these awards and be able to pass the good news on to our deserving clients. The ADDY’s are a time when our team, including our clients, can celebrate of our body of work.”

Barcellona’s wins included Internet banner ads created on behalf of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD’s) SolarSmart Homes and websites for both HomeAid Sacramento and Riverbank Marina.

The Sacramento Advertising Club has more than 180 members representing a variety of businesses, including advertising agencies, graphic design firms, photography, radio and television stations, printers, newspapers, direct mail houses, outdoor sign companies and public relations firms.  The ADDY Awards honor creativity, advertising and communications throughout the greater Sacramento area, and recognize the contributions of individuals and companies that create the work.  The awards were judged by advertising professionals from outside the Greater Sacramento Area.

Barcellona, Inc. is an integrated marketing communications firm that provides advertising, graphic design and public relations services and is located at 1631 Creekside Drive, Suite 102, Folsom, Calif. 95630.  The agency may be reached by calling (916) 353-5200, by email at or via the website at http://www.barcellonabrand.com/.

SMUD Solar Smart Homes

HomeAid Website http://www.homeaidsac.org

Riverbank Marina Website http://www.riverbank.com