The European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) has presented its highly coveted Annual European Communications Excellence Award to CERN and its Education, Communications and Outreach team.

Ana Godinho, CERN’s Head of Education, Communications and Outreach was presented with the award by EACD Board members Susan Kelly and Andrew Hillier at a special ceremony at the EACD 2024 Annual Summit in Brussels.

EACD President, Kim Larsen said today:

“The EACD is proud to present its annual award to the CERN Education, Communications and Outreach team. In its 70th birthday year CERN continues to lead not just in scientific research, but in engaging the world and communicating its discoveries and innovation.

CERN demonstrates a commitment to transparency and the sharing of knowledge, to transnational communications and our two organisations share the same values and ethos.”

Accepting the award from Andrew Hillier, Ana Godinho said:

“I am proud to accept this very special award which I know will mean so much to the CERN Communications community. I represent all my colleagues, including the many CERN physicists and engineers we work with every day. Recognition of communication what the organisation achieves at the cutting edge of science is in itself rewarding, and particularly so for my team when it comes from peers in an organisation as respected as the EACD.”

The criteria for the award are:

  • A communications team that demonstrates excellence and best practice in communications
  • That breaks barriers and builds bridges through effective communications, contributing to broader society
  • Is pan-European with an international outlook
  • Demonstrates commitment to the EACD’s principles and values