Accolades
At Vanguard, we believe the true measure of our success is the results we produce for our clients. Still, it’s also gratifying to earn recognition from our peers within the communications field.
2008
Virginia School Boards Association - 2008 Employer Commendation Program
The VSBA recognizes Vanguard Communications for support, as a local employer, for school board activities and for public schools of the Commonwealth.
2007
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
1st Place- Blue Pencil– Recognition Programs
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - 2006 Voice Awards
2006
The International Davey Awards - Small Firms. Big Ideas
Silver - Online Promotion/Web site
Silver - Self Promotion
Vanguard Communications Holiday/New Years 2006 Calendar
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W3 Awards - The Power of Web Creativity
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National Health Information Awards
National Health Information Awards
Bronze - Other Health Information (stigma reduction), Government Division, PSA Category
Mental Health: It's Part of All Our Lives Public Service Ad
Mental Health: It's Part of All Our Lives Public Service Ad
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PRWeek Awards
Finalist for Nonprofit Campaign of the Year
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs - "Road to the White House Kitchen"
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Working Mother Magazine
25 Best Small Companies
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Honoree - Web site
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
1st Place- Gold Screen– Electronic Publications
Federal Trade Commission - Father's Day E-card - www.ftc.gov/dad
Award of Excellence - Blue Pencil - Recognition Programs
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA-HHS) - VOICE Awards 2005
Award of Excellence - Blue Pencil - Brochures
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA-HHS) - VOICE Awards 2005
Award of Excellence - Blue Pencil - Brochures
West Virginia Recycling Authority - Pleasants County Recycling Brochure
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The Webby Awards
The Webby Awards
Honoree - Web site
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - www.aafa.org
Honoree - Web site
Elimination of Barriers Initiative - Mental Health: It's Part of All Our Lives for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.allmentalhealth.samhsa.gov
www.allmentalhealth.samhsa.gov
2005
The Telly Awards
Bronze – Public Service Announcements (TV)
HHS-SAMHSA – Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives
Bronze – Public Service Announcements (TV)
HHS-SAMHSA – Salud Mental: Parte De Nuestra Vida
2004
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
1st Place- Blue Pencil – Public Service Announcements (Print)HHS-SAMHSA – Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives
1st Place – Gold Screen – Public Service Announcements (TV)
HHS-SAMHSA – Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives
1st Place – Gold Screen – Public Service Announcements (TV)
HHS-SAMHSA – Salud Mental: Parte De Nuestra Vida
2nd Place- Blue Pencil – Brochures/Booklets (16 pages or less)
Federal Trade Commission – Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims
2nd Place- Blue Pencil – Audio PSAs
HHS-SAMHSA – Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives
2nd Place- Blue Pencil – Audio PSAs
HHS-SAMHSA – Salud Mental: Parte De Nuestra Vida
Award of Excellence – Blue Pencil – Web site
Federal Trade Commission – Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims
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International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Award of Excellence - Silver Inkwell – Brochure or Booklet
Federal Trade Commission – Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims
Award of Merit – Silver Inkwell – Web site
Federal Trade Commission – Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims
Award of Merit – Silver Inkwell – Communications Training
CMHS – Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign – Getting the Word Out: Tools for Effective Communications in Tribal Communities
2003
PRWeek Awards
Mid-size PR Agency of the Year
PR Agency of the Year
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The Addy's
Citation of Excellence - Self Promotion
Vanguard's Holiday E-Card
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The Dalton Pen Communications Awards
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The Dalton Pen Communications Awards
Award of Excellence-Special Publications
FoodRoutes Network’s Communicators Toolkit
Award of Excellence-Special Projects Calendars
Community Connections for Families- “It’s All About U” School Planner
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National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
2nd Place - Blue Pencil - Brochure/booklets
Federal Trade Commission’s Getting Credit Primer
2nd Place - Gold Screen - Issue Advocacy (video)
Center for Mental Health Services- Changing Hearts, Changing Minds Video
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Print Magazine
Best of the Mid-Atlantic Design
FoodRoutes Network – Communicators Toolkit
2002
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
1st Place- Blue Pencil - Posters, Flyers, T-shirts and Special Products
Center for Mental Health Services – Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign Self-Esteem Stickers and Lunch Box Notes
1st Place- Blue Pencil – Recognition Programs
Center for Mental Health Services – Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign 2001 ECCO Recognition Program
1st Place- Blue Pencil – Recognition Programs
Center for Mental Health Services – Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign 2001 ECCO Recognition Program
1st Place – Blue Pencil – Public Service Announcements (Print)
Federal Trade Commission – Consumer Protection PSAs
2nd Place –Blue Pencil – Bulletin Boards/Displays
CMHS-Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign Exhibit
Honorable Mention – Blue Pencil – Conference Materials
Maternal and Child Health Bureau – All Aboard the 2010 Express National Summit Materials
Honorable Mention – Gold Screen – Video News Release
Federal Trade Commission – ID Theft Affidavit
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American Graphic Design Award
Logo - FoodRoutes Network logo
Online Communications - Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Groundhogs Day E-mail Promotion
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Dalton Pen Communications Award
Award of Merit – Programs and Campaigns – Community Relations category
CMHS-Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign – “Communications Academy 2001”
2001
Astrid Awards
Silver-Honoring Worldwide Excellence in Design
Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s Celebrating 65 Years of Title V Poster
Bronze-Honoring Worldwide Excellence in Design
Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s Mission 2001: Early Childhood Poster
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International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
District III Winner’s Circle Award
“Communications Academy 2001” for the Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign
“Communications Academy 2001” for the Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign
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National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
1st Place-Blue Pencil- Press Kit
Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s National Child Health Day promotion kit, “All Aboard the 2010 Express for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families”
Printing and Graphic Communications Association
Award of Excellence
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Village Banking Capital Adventure folder and brochure
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Village Banking Capital Adventure folder and brochure
2000
Mercury Awards
Gold – Invitation Design
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)-Village Banking Capital Adventure invitation
Bronze – Logo Design
Bronze – Logo Design
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)
Finalist – Environmental Brochure
Finalist – Environmental Brochure
Future Harvest-CASA – Stewardship Direct mail brochure
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American Graphic Design Award
Brochure - National BLM Wilderness Campaign- “Protecting America’s BLM Wilderness Legacy” brochure



