Communicate & Celebrate

Why Communicate and Celebrate?

Communication and celebration of the group’s accomplishments is the final stage of the action cycle. To maintain momentum of the group it is critical to communicate and celebrate our wins (even small ones) routinely. It is equally important to communicate losses, to maintain trust. Communicate with all stakeholders and partners on a regular basis.

Community Engagement Action CycleCircular diagram showing a bidirectional community engagement cycle with six interconnected stages around a central 'ENGAGE' hub: Assess, Plan, Act, Evaluate, Sustain, and Communicate and Celebrate. Arrows indicate the cycle can flow in either direction, with 'REFLECTION' noted on the outer circle

Action Cycle Steps

Key Questions to Consider

  • How will we celebrate accomplishments and honor community champions?
  • How will we share lessons learned with community stakeholders and partners?
  • How will we communicate successes with a broader audience?

Recommended Actions

  • Highlight the accomplishments and recognize champions, community members, and outcomes through appropriate communication channels.
  • Engage media and other platforms to amplify success stories and highlight community impact.  
  • Join a community of practices to share your lessons learned or attend meetings that offer opportunities to share your experiences.
  • Share stories that highlight the experiences of individuals and communities positively impacted by engagement efforts.
  • Communicate upcoming milestones and progress that can be celebrated with partners and stakeholders

Resources to Support Communication and Celebration

Explore these resources from the Community Tool Box

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