Lucy Schultze Named Statewide Finalist for 2024 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards

Oxford CEO in line for Distinguished Sales and Marketing Honor

Oxford, Mississippi –

Established Oxford professional, Lucy Schultze, has earned recognition as a statewide finalist for the prestigious 2024 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards. An annual initiative by the Sales and Marketing Professionals, the Pinnacle Awards celebrate high achievers demonstrating excellence, professionalism, and exceptional contributions in sales, marketing, community engagement, and public relations across the state.

Schultze, renowned for her role as founder and CEO of Red Window Communications, a progressive integrated strategic communications and PR agency, will be celebrated at the award ceremony on April 9 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg.

Building Success on Team Spirit

“It’s an honor to be named a finalist, made possible by the efforts of our diligent team at Red Window Communications over the last six years,” expressed Schultze. She highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of her versatile team composed of both established and burgeoning communications professionals.

Red Window Communications demonstrates broad engagement across a spectrum of client sectors throughout the southeast region, inclusive of nonprofits, associations, research centers and institutes, healthcare organizations, holding companies, tourism entities, construction, and professional firms. Boasting a proficient full-time team of ten, Red Window operates across Oxford, Memphis, and Nashville.

A Journey from Journalism to Strategic Communications

Before embarking on the Red Window journey, Schultze gained experience as an award-winning journalist and teaching writing for integrated marketing communications at the University of Mississippi School of Journalism. She also contributed her expertise as a writer for Medical News Papers in various markets, including Mississippi, Memphis, Tampa, Fla., and Raleigh-Durham, N.C.

After a 13-year tenure as a community journalist, Schultze transitioned into a pivotal role as a communications coordinator for Oxford Treatment Center, a significant 100-bed inpatient facility catering to substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, for the next five years.

Community Engagement and Beyond

Schultze’s trajectory showcases her dedication to professional growth, strong community involvement, and the ability to adapt and excel in diverse fields. Her acknowledgement as a finalist for the Pinnacle Awards stands testament to her unyielding commitment, leadership, and tenacity.

The Sales and Marketing Professionals’ 2024 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards serves to inspire excellence, facilitate professional growth, and recognize strategic communication leaders in the state. As such, the nomination of a visionary professional like Schultze acknowledges her caliber, enriches the industry, and propels the momentum of Mississippi’s public relations landscape.