Press

May 7, 2007—Merritt Island, FL
Brandt Ronat + Company (BR+C), has received a 4th District American Advertising Federation (AAF) Award for the Heart, Soul, Peace and Courage strategic campaign created for Health First. The Heart, Soul, Peace and Courage campaign launched the opening of the $135 million Heart Center and Emergency Department/Trauma Center at Holmes Regional Medical Center, one of three hospitals in the Health First system. The campaign was developed by BR+C’s Jenise Osani, Illustrator and Designer, and Melinda Ridgley, Account Supervisor. The AAF’s ADDY® awards are the industry's largest and most representative creative competition honoring creative excellence in advertising. The 4th District AAF encompasses Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

May 25, 2007—Merritt Island, FL
Brandt Ronat + Company’s (BR+C) headquarters at 60 McLeod Street, Merritt Island, was recognized by the Brevard Heritage Council for the renovation and recovery of a vintage building. The Brevard Heritage Council is an organization dedicated to the historical preservation of Brevard County. Founded in 1989, Brevard Heritage Council strives to encourage preservation, education, restoration, maintenance and responsible renovation of vintage properties. The architect for the 60 McLeod property was Craig Suman of Holeman Suman Architects, Inc. Edward Jaynes Company, a Merritt Island general contractor and remodeling specialist, handled the renovations. Nominations were reviewed by an independent architect who specializes in historic homes.