For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 10, 2008

Barks Honored for Service to National Press Club

The National Press Club recognized the volunteer contributions of Barks Communications President Ed Barks with one of its prized Vivian Awards.

Club President Jerry Zremski presented the award to Barks at a ceremony this evening for his 2007 works as vice chair of the Communications and Marketing Committee. In that capacity, Barks provided public speaking and media training counsel. He also organized that committee’s first-ever public education program, “Connecting Reporters and Sources: The Electronic Beat,” held in April 2007.

“Recognition by the National Press Club is truly something special,” said Barks, a club member since 2000. “I look forward to continuing to contribute my time and communications talents for the benefit of National Press Club members—both reporters and news sources.”

This marks the second consecutive year Barks has earned the prestigious Vivian accolade.

The Vivian Awards are named in honor of 1982 club president Vivian Vahlberg, the first woman to serve as president. She began the tradition of giving awards to volunteers who demonstrate hard work and dedication. Succeeding club presidents have continued the practice, presenting Vivian Awards as their terms end to members who volunteer their time and talent for the betterment of the club and its members.

Ed Barks works with corporate and association executives who need to communicate effectively in public, and with consultants who want to keep their clients happy. He is author of the book The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys to Great Presentations. As President of Barks Communications since 1997, he has taught more than 3000 business leaders, association executives, government officials, athletes, entertainers, non-profit executives, and public relations staff how to succeed when they deal with the media, deliver presentations, and testify before public officials.