Van Eperen, an integrated communications agency specializing in public relations, marketing, and creative services, today announces that Laura Van Eperen, founder and chief executive officer, has been named a judge for the inaugural Aging Media Network's 2021 Aspect Marketing & Advertising Awards.

“The Aspect Awards feature the health and senior care industry's best examples of advertising, public relations, and marketing,” said George Yedinak, co-founder and executive vice president of Aging Media. “The judges, including Laura, recognize the creative work accomplished by industry professionals who deliver extraordinary products and services in skilled nursing, home health / home care, hospice, and senior living.”

“I wanted to get involved and support the awardees who will be recognized with the Aspect Awards because they’ve never worked harder and deserve more recognition following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,” added Laura Van Eperen, CEO of Van Eperen. “2020 was a year for the books in which all senior living professionals deserve accolades. I look forward to helping select the performers.”

Award submissions are being accepted through January 31, 2021 and winners will be announced on March 15, 2021. Entry nominations are being accepted in the following categories: multi-media campaigns; print, direct mail, and billboard campaign; audio / radio / podcast campaigns; video or TV campaigns; social media campaigns; new brand launch; before and after rebranding; and COVID-19 messaging and communication.

About Van Eperen
Van Eperen is an award-winning, full-service communications agency serving clients in the public and private sectors and membership-based associations. Sectors served include health/science, transportation, real estate, education, and others. Founded in 2004, the Maryland-based firm is a certified minority business enterprise (MBE)/disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Delaware, North Carolina, Pennsylvania. The agency has offices in Rockville and Baltimore and blends PR, marketing, and creative strategies to drive meaningful results for clients. On the federal GSA AIMS schedule, Van Eperen is a woman-owned small business (WOSB), serving DoD and HHS agencies. Engage with Van Eperen on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.