GUARD DOG BRAND DEVELOPMENT WINS TOP HONORS IN THE 2011 HERMES INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE AWARDS FOR CORPORATE BRAND DEVELOPMENT

ACKNOWLEDGED FOR EXCEEDING HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND SETTING INDUSTRY STANDARDS

New York, NY (May 11, 2011) – Guard Dog Brand Development has been named Double Platinum and Double Gold winners of The 2011 Hermes Creative Awards, as announced by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.

"Guard Dog is thrilled that our work has been honored among the over 4,400 entries from the United States, Canada, and several other countries," stated Maria Casini, Co-President, GDBD.

Hermes Creative Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, who oversees the awards and recognition programs, provides judges, and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the profession. AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

"Since only 15% of the 4,400 entries won Platinum Awards – the organization’s top honor – Guard Dog is extremely proud that our work won not only two Platinum Awards, but also two Gold Awards," added Camille DeSantis, Co-President, GDBD.