Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services has been awarded an Honorable Mention Certificate from the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations. This recognition is tied to their recent redesign of the website www.hancockvillage.org. The updated site aims to simplify the search for resources on senior living, childcare services, and local community programs. Cynthia Stewart, Marketing Director, explained that their focus was on accessibility and usability for families and seniors across Hancock County. The collaborative project involved Memorial Hospital’s Marketing Department and McDaniels Marketing of Pekin, Illinois, highlighting local partnerships in enhancing community support tools. Officials say the updated site makes it easier for users to find essential information and connect with important services. The project reflects ongoing efforts to support the well-being of Hancock County residents by enhancing digital access to community programs.
“Our goal with the redesign was to ensure that families and seniors could easily find the resources they need, whether that’s information about senior living options, childcare services, or community programs,” said Cynthia Stewart, Marketing Director at Memorial Hospital and HCSCS.
Colleen Wildrick, Director of Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services, expressed pride in the recognition: “This award affirms the dedication of our team to meeting the needs of Hancock County families and seniors. The website is more than just a digital tool—it’s an extension of our mission to provide compassionate, accessible services to the community. We’re honored to be recognized among other outstanding healthcare organizations across Illinois.”
Healthcare organizations across Illinois are receiving top honors from the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations. This recognition highlights outstanding achievement in marketing, communications, and public relations within the state’s healthcare sector. The annual awards program spotlights creative campaigns, effective outreach, and innovative strategies that help connect healthcare providers with communities. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts and peers, who evaluate entries for their creativity, impact, and ability to engage audiences. The awards ceremony not only celebrates excellence but also aims to inspire new standards in healthcare communication throughout Illinois.
Pictured: (L to R) Cynthia Stewart, Lauren Ellison, and Justina Lichner from Memorial Hospital’s Marketing Department receiving a Pinnacle Award at the recent ISHMPR Conference in Geneva, Illinois.
