The Notes: Jan. 25-31

Las Vegas Motor Speedway was named Speedway Motorsports’ Speedway of the Year for the third consecutive year.

Boyd Gaming received a Green Gala Leadership Award from the Nevada chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. The awards recognize people and organizations that promote “green” buildings and sustainability in Nevada. Boyd Gaming was honored for its local LEED-certified facilities: the Orleans Arena and Boyd Gaming Linen and Uniform Services.

AT&T expanded cell coverage with cell sites at Dean Martin Drive and Twain Avenue, Interstate 15 and Spring Mountain Road, Tamarus Street and Warm Springs Road, Southern Highlands Parkway and Shinnecock Hills Avenue, Rainbow Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, and Rainbow Boulevard and Interstate 215.

Diabetes Treatment Center programs at Desert Springs Hospital and Valley Hospital won American Diabetes Association Education Recognition awards. Both hospitals offer diabetes education and counseling. Classes are offered in Spanish at Desert Springs Hospital.

First American Trust, a subsidiary of First American Financial Corp., opened an office at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 200. Las Vegas. It is the company’s first full-service office outside California.

Las Vegas Digital Media Award winners were announced by the Las Vegas Interactive Marketing Association. SLS Las Vegas won first place for Best Social Execution; Banjo took second. Liqwid won first place for Best Interactive Branding; Fremont Street Experience took second. Skywire won first place for Best Micro Site/Landing Page; the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority took second. Treasure Island won first place for Best Company Website; Idea Work took second. Imagine Communications won first place for Best Business Blog; Vital Vegas took second. Blurb IQ won first and second place for Best Digital Gaming Experience. Raster Media won first place for Best Mobile App; Glavantier took second. Zappos won first place for Most Innovative Campaign; R&R Partners took second. Phokus Films won first place for Best Web Video; Skywire took second.

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