PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leopold Ketel & Partners trophy case is a bit more crowded these days.

    A Portland marketing and public relations agency, LKP recently captured two prestigious Spotlight Awards at the Public Relations Society of America-Portland Metro Chapter''s annual 2007 Spotlight Awards dinner, held October 11 at the World Forestry Center. LKP was recognized for its efforts on behalf of the Oregon Coast Aquarium (integrated communications) and Castelli cycling apparel (media relations).

    In addition to the Spotlight Awards, LKP also took home three Merit Awards, for Broker''s London Dry Gin (marketing consumer product), Springbrook Properties (issue management) and Castelli cycling apparel (feature story).

    PRSA''s Spotlight Awards are presented annually to public relations practitioners who successfully address a communications challenge with skill, creativity and resourcefulness. The award recognizes campaigns and tactics incorporating sound research, planning, execution and evaluation that show results, return-on-investment and ethical practice. This year''s Portland Metro Chapter awards were judged by member of the PRSA Connecticut chapter.

    The award-winning campaigns were carried out by LKP''s Olga Haley, managing director, public relations; Gary Medley, senior account executive; and PR staff.

    Leopold Ketel & Partners is a leading Northwest agency that creates marketing strategies and campaigns for such prominent Northwest companies as Tillamook Cheese, Hood River Distillers, Castelli cycling apparel, Benchmade Knife Company, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Springbrook Properties, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oregon Humane Society, ODS Health Plans, Oregon Scientific, Old Mill District in Bend, and RadiSys Technologies. For more information, call 503-295-1918 or visit http://www.leoketel.com.

    For more information, call 503-295-1918 or visit http://www.leoketel.com.

    Source: Leopold Ketel & Partners