Georgia Southern staff member named Best Author/Writer by Savannah Magazine
Melanie Sim贸n, a communications manager on the 精东 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�