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.
2011
Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Finalist – Best Overall Company of the Year – Service Businesses
Up to 100 Employees – Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
The Association for Women in Communications
Clarion Award – Brochures, Custom, and Special Publications
AAPA – Career ComPAnion Manual
Clarion Award – Online Media
Vanguard Communications – InSites: Blogging for Social Change
International Academy of the Visual Arts
Communicator Award of Excellence – Marketing/Promotion – Calendar
Vanguard Communications – 2011 Vanguard Calendar
Communicator Award of Distinction – Marketing/Promotion – Book
Galvin Electricity Initiative – An Electric Revolution
Communicator Award of Distinction – Marketing/Promotion – Calendar
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) – IMPACT 2011 Calendar
Communicator Award of Distinction – Annual Report – Non-Profit
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) – PA Foundation 2009 Report
Communicator Award of Distinction – Writing – Editorial
Campaign for High School Equity (CHSE) – Huffington Post Op-Ed
2010
The Association for Women in Communications
Clarion Award – Informational Graphics – Computer Graphics/Illustrations
Project on Societal Distress Issue Snapshots
Clarion Award – Logo
Building Bridges Initiative
2009
The Association for Women in Communications
Clarion Award – Print Advertising
Galvin Electricity Initiative – Sad Socket Ad Campaign
Clarion Award – Special Design/Creation – Calendar
2009 Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Calendar
International Academy of the Visual Arts
Silver Communicator Award – Print – Corporate Identity
National Center for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) Logo
Silver Communicator Award – Print – Corporate Identity
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership Logo
Silver Communicator Award – Print – Materials – Calendar
Vanguard Communications 2009 Calendar
Silver Communicator Award – Print – ProBono – Brochure
COLAGE – Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere Strategic Plan
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
Award of Excellence – Blue Pencil – Most Improved Publications
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – 2008 Voice Awards Program
2008
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Silver Inkwell – Award of Merit
Consortium for Ocean Leadership – Brand and Logo Development
Silver Inkwell – Award of Excellence – Conference, Training, or Meeting Materials
American Psychological Association – APA Mind/Body Health Toolkit
Association for Women in Communications
Clarion Award – Internal Print Communications
American Psychological Association – APA Mind/Body Health Toolkit
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Gold Quill Award – Merit Award – Branding
Consortium for Ocean Leadership – Brand and Logo Development
Heritage Region Silver Quill Award – Graphic Design
American Psychological Association's (APA) Mind/Body Health Toolkit
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
Federal Trade Commission's Travel Fraud e-Game – www.ftc.gov/travel
Silver – Self Promotion
Vanguard Communications Holiday/New Years 2006 Calendar
W3 Awards – The Power of Web Creativity
Gold – Government
Federal Trade Commission's Travel Fraud e-Game – www.ftc.gov/travel
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
PRWeek Awards
Finalist for Nonprofit Campaign of the Year
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs – "Road to the White House Kitchen"
Working Mother Magazine
25 Best Small Companies
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
West Virginia Recycling Authority – Pleasants County Recycling Brochure
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
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
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Silver Inkwell - Award of Excellence - Brochure or Booklet
Federal Trade Commission – Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims
Silver Inkwell - Award of Merit - Web site
Federal Trade Commission – Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims
Silver Inkwell - Award of Merit - 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
The Addy's
Citation of Excellence – Self Promotion
Vanguard's Holiday E-Card
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
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
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
American Graphic Design Award
Logo - FoodRoutes Network logo
Online Communications - Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Groundhogs Day E-mail Promotion
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
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
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
2000
Mercury Awards
Gold – Invitation Design
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)-Village Banking Capital Adventure invitation
Bronze – Logo Design
Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)
Finalist – Environmental Brochure
Future Harvest-CASA – Stewardship Direct mail brochure
American Graphic Design Award
Brochure - National BLM Wilderness Campaign- “Protecting America’s BLM Wilderness Legacy” brochure