Garden Media Group President Receives
by Lynne Whelan

Harrisburg, PA 2009--Susan Watson McCoy, President of IMPACT Marketing & PR, Inc, is privileged to be selected the newest member of an elite group. Mrs. McCoy was honored this past Monday as one of Pennsylvania's "Best 50 Women in Business." She is one of only two from Delaware County, PA to receive this distinction. There were more than 7,000 nomination forms sent. This distinction recognizes Susan McCoy's 20 plus years of dedication to her craft of public relations. Mrs. McCoy currently runs Chadds Ford based, the Garden Media Group. The Firm is now the leading garden & outdoor living PR firm generating awareness for clients locally, regionally and nationally.
When asked recently what motivates her, Susan McCoy replied, " Success keeps me motivated. I love to accomplish something special for my clients." Success and dedication has certainly set her apart from others. Mrs. McCoy has been involved with the board of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, Garden Writers of America and a board member of the Kennett Symphony.
She has also been honored with the GWA Silver Trowel Award, AAF National Public Service Award for the Atlanta Zoo, and the 'Top 10 PR Firms' from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Mrs. McCoy holds a Masters degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina. As for her latest award, McCoy says it's an honor to stand among these outstanding women in business. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell echoed the sentiment saying, their successes and accomplishments help Pennsylvania improve its business climate.
Pennsylvania's "Best 50 Women in Business" is a 14-year tradition coordinated by the Department of Community and Economic Development; a private panel of judges selects honorees. As a tradition since 2003, recipients provide one young woman with a scholarship to help further her career development.
McCoy says this distinction only furthers her drive to help others, "My greatest joy is helping my clients and my community succeed. Plus I love mentoring up-and-coming stars of the industry and sharing what I've learned professionally."