Communications & Marketing

Welcome to the Communications & Marketing Department at Grand Prairie. We are passionate about connecting the city with its residents, employees, and businesses.

Our dedicated team works tirelessly to promote city services, foster community engagement, and uphold the city's image. Explore our areas of expertise and meet the professionals behind our success.


Key Responsibilities:

Our mission encompasses a wide range of responsibilities:

  • Facilitating City Communication: We bridge the gap between the city and its public through effective two-way communication.
  • Promoting City Services: We showcase the array of services, programs, and facilities that Grand Prairie offers to its community.
  • Engaging With Stakeholders: We maintain open channels of communication with employees, citizens, and local businesses.
  • Media Relations: We manage media interactions, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
  • GPTV: Our team operates GPTV, providing informative content to our viewers.
  • Newsletters: We produce 'The Pipeline' for residents and 'Prairie Pulse' for employees, keeping everyone informed.
  • Digital Presence: We maintain and manage city websites and social media accounts to stay connected with the digital world.
  • Image Enhancement: We work diligently to improve the image and reputation of Grand Prairie.
  • Historic Preservation: Our team oversees the preservation of the city's rich history.
  • Tourism Promotion: We play a vital role in promoting tourism within Grand Prairie. 


Staff Directory

STAFF TITLE PHONE
Garibay, Claudia Director (972) 237-8183
Enriquez, Ana Communications Supervisor (972) 237-8222
McKillop, Cami Communications Supervisor (972) 237-8108
Godfrey, Meagan Public Relations Specialist - Tourism (972) 237-5404
Dedeluk, Sara Tourism Supervisor (972) 595-5401
Hernandez, Diana Public Relations Specialist - Library (972) 237-5713
Gomez, Yeny Public Relations Specialist - Public Health and Environmental Quality (972) 237-7594
Juarez, Damaris Administrative Assistant (972) 237-8369

Our Awards

Over the past 20 years, the city of Grand Prairie Communications and Marketing Department has won 41 national and 17 state awards.

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2022 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
Award of Excellence, Best Recurring Special Event - The Big Event
2021 3CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
Silver Circle Award – Mayor’s 70 for 70
2018 3CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in Nation – Recurring Special Event: The Big Event
2018 Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association
Library of Excellence Award
2017 3CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in Nation - Branding – Grand Prairie Libraries. Educate. Everyone.
2017 3CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
President’s Award for best marketing program –
Grand Prairie Libraries. Educate. Everyone.
2017 Texas Library Association
Libraries Change Communities – Grand Prairie Library System
Branding Iron Identity Campaign Honorable Mention – Grand Prairie Library
2016 3 CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
Award of Excellence-Community Involvement-Reinventing the Library
2014 3CMA City County Communications and Marketing Association

Savvy Best in America- Best use of a Promotional Item- Waggin' Wagon
Savvy Best in America- Graphic Design: Art- Waggin' Wagon
Savvy Best in America- Graphic Design: Other- Waggin' Wagon

2013 Texas Downtown Association President’s Award
Best Promotional Event – Lit on Main
2013

Texas Municipal League Municipal Excellence Awards – Communications
Programs
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Promotion Plan

2013 3CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in America – Graphic Design: Publications – RJC Bridal Brochure
Savvy Best in America – Photography – Christmas Card
Savvy Best in America – Printed Publications: Other –RJC Bridal Brochure
Award of Excellence – Go Green – Expose Your Green Side
Award of Excellence – Most Creative with Least Dollars Spent – Yappy Hour
2013 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
TAMI Award of Excellence - Most Creative with Least Dollars Spent: Prairie Paws
Adoption Plan
TAMI Award of Excellence – Special Publications: Ruthe Jackson Center Bridal
Brochure
TAMI Award of Excellence – Marketing Plans: Prairie Paws Adoption Center
Marketing Plan
Award of Honor – Brochures, Fliers, Posters: Prairie Paws Adoption Posters
Award of Honor – Video One-Time Program: People, Pride, Progress
2012 3CMA City County Communication and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in America – Most Innovative: Prairie Paws Promotion Plan
Silver Circle Award - Special Events: Lit on Main
Silver Circle Award – Graphic Design: Kirby Creek Nature Center Map
Award of Excellence – Marketing Programs: Farmers Market
2010 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
Silver Star – Most Creative with Least Dollars Spent: Billboards
Silver Star – Cable PSA: Don’t Drink and Drive
Exceptional Achievement – Tech Services – Web Site
2010 3CMA City County Communications and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in America – Printed Publications: World Class Parks book
Savvy Best in America – Photography: World Class Wisdom book
Silver Circle Award – TV PSA: Don’t Drink and Drive
2009 3CMA City County Communications and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in America – Printed Publications: World Class Wisdom book
Savvy Best in America – Printed Advertising: Billboards
Savvy Best in America – Calendars: 2009 Centennial Calendar
Silver Circle Award –Most Innovative: World Class Wisdom book
Award of Excellence – Printed Guides: World Class Wisdom book
2009 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
TAMI Award of Excellence – World Class Wisdom
Silver Star –2009 Calendar
Silver Star – Prairie Lights Marketing Plan
2008

City of Grand Prairie
Manager of the Year, Amy Sprinkles, Marketing Director

2008

City of Grand Prairie
Employee of the Year, Whitney Fowler, Marketing PIO
2008 City of Grand Prairie
Group Achievement Award, Police Recruitment Team (Police & Marketing)
2008 City of Grand Prairie
City Manager's Award, Prairie Lights Planning Committee (Parks & Recreation and Marketing)
2008 3CMA City County Communications and Marketing Association
Savvy Best in America – Service Delivery: Police Recruitment
Savvy Best in America – Government Service: Police Recruitment
Savvy Best in America – Internal Newsletter: WOW Working on Wellness
Savvy Best in America – 2008 Calendar
Savvy Best in America – Most Creative with Least Dollars Spent: Police MySpace
Silver Circle Award – Other Electronic: Police MySpace
Silver Circle Award – Marketing Tools: Sales Tax Election
Silver Circle Award – Citizen Participation: Sales Tax Election
Award of Excellence – Marketing Event: Prairie Lights
2007 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
TAMI Award – Excellence in Technology for Web Site Design and Functionality
TAMI Award – Technology Award for the Reggie and Roger Show recycling video
2006 3CMA City County Communications and Marketing Association
Silver Circle Award – Annual Report
2005 3CMA City County Communications and Marketing Association
President’s Award – FanFest Marketing Plan
Savvy Award of Excellence – FanFest Marketing Plan
Silver Circle Award – FanFest Brochure
Silver Circle Award – Cemetery Marketing Plan
Award of Excellence – I Love Grand Prairie Annual Report
Award of Excellence – Grand Prairie Visibility during Breeders’ Cup
2005 Texas Association of Municipal information Officers
TAMI Award – Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens Marketing Plan
2004 Texas Association of Municipal information Officers
TAMI Award –2004 Grand Prairie Calendar
TAMI Award – WOW Annual Report