Georgia Southern staff member named Best Author/Writer by Savannah Magazine
Melanie Sim贸n, a communications manager on the 糖心Vlog Armstrong Campus, was recently named Best Writer/Author in Savannah by Savannah Magazine in its annual Best Of Savannah awards. Sim贸n has written and published two books, La Americana: A Memoir and Leopold鈥檚 Ice Cream: A Century of Tasty Memories.
鈥淚 had no idea that I was even in the running or that I had won until a friend texted me, 鈥楥ongrats on your Best of Savannah win!鈥欌 Sim贸n said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a reader-voted award, which is what makes it so special.鈥
Sim贸n has worked on the Armstrong Campus since May 2015. She began her career in publishing in New York City, and later returned to Savannah where she has served as a publicist and writer since 2003. Currently, she is partnering with producer Stratton Leopold on the book-to-film development of La Americana and will serve as a co-producer of the film.
Sim贸n said she鈥檚 honored to have won the award.
鈥淚 was floored,鈥 she said. 鈥淪avannah is loaded with creative talent, and to have so much support from my hometown is incredible.鈥
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