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John Sowinski Receives Professional Achievement Award From University of Central Florida

October 25, 2001, ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- John Sowinski, a partner with Consensus Communications, received the University of Central Florida Alumni Association’s Professional Achievement Award for the College of Health and Public Affairs during the Association’s annual Black and Gold Gala.

Sowinski is a veteran of numerous statewide political, issue and corporate campaigns and is regarded as the premier expert on issue politics and referendum campaigns in Florida. He has accomplished a perfect 5-0 record in statewide ballot issues. No other person has led more Florida ballot initiative campaigns in Florida.

Sowinski has served as Governmental Affairs Specialist for the Orlando Chamber of Commerce and on the staff of Orlando Mayor Bill Frederick, where he held the position of Senior Aide to Chief Administrator, Bob Haven. Before working in the Mayor’s office, he was the Executive Director and chief lobbyist for the Florida Student Association.

Sowinski served on the Transition Team of Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood, and is a member of the Legislative Relations Committee of the University of Central Florida Alumni Association. He has been published in Campaigns & Election magazine.

Sowinski is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where he was Student Body President in 1984/1985. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.

Founded in 1995, Consensus Communications is a full service public relations management and consulting firm with office in Orlando and Tallahassee, Florida. The firm provides general consulting and strategic support in the areas of Public Relations, Business Development, Lobbying and Ballot/Referenda Initiatives.

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