Featured Awards
ASAE Gold Circle Awards — winner in Advocacy category: Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign
Get Ahead of Stroke® is designed to improve systems of care for stroke patients by advocating at all levels. Through strategic planning, messaging and materials development, media outreach, digital communications, and more, we are moving the needle on stroke care.
The Telly Awards — Silver in Instructional, Social Video: American Diabetes Association: Physical Activity 101 Video
Vanguard developed a series of bilingual physical activity videos designed to promote movement and healthier lifestyle choices among people with or at risk for diabetes. The videos—covering warm-ups, lower body, upper body, and core exercises—were supported by culturally inclusive scripts and visuals.
The Telly Awards — Bronze in Museums & Galleries, Social Video: Institute of Museum and Library Services: National Medals Community Member Interviews
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Vanguard conducted interviews with recipients to share each of their unique programs and stories.
GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards — Designing For Good—AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia: Postpartum Passport: A Guide for a Healthy You After Birth
This booklet serves as a comprehensive and compassionate resource for new parents. With a strong emphasis on maternal health equity, mental wellness and advocacy, the booklet empowers parents — especially Black mothers who face disproportionate health risks — to prioritize their well-being and seek timely support. It also connects users to programs like Bright Start, mental health coaching and safe sleep education, reinforcing that their health and voice matter every step of the way.
National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil/Gold Screen Awards — Second Place, Written: Single Piece—Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Education: Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent’s Guide to Substance Use Prevention
This resource is aimed at helping parents prevent youth substance use through accessible, research-based guidance. Vanguard’s team—recognized for its award-winning 2021 redesign of the guide—provided writing, editing, design, and layout in two languages, as well as 508 compliance.
Digital Health Media Awards — Silver in Media/Publications: Video —SAMHSA — College Drinking: Prevention Perspectives–Embracing Culture and Context to Prevent Underage Drinking
Developed as part of a series for SAMHSA’s UADPEI, this video illustrates how HBCUs can create prevention strategies to meet the unique needs of those students. We developed scripts and storyboards, shot footage on site, and interviewed community members who are making an impact through their prevention work.
Staff Awards
Brenda K. Foster, MPA
Brenda has been inducted into PRSA NCC Hall of Fame for her exemplary career and far-reaching impact on the field of strategic communications and public relations in the Washington, DC, metro area.
Brittany Vanderpool, MPS
Brittany was recognized by the University of Maryland Department of Communication for outstanding achievements in her career as an alumnus that promote the department’s mission of Communication for the Public Good.
Crystal Borde
Crystal, a vice president and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Practice Lead at Vanguard Communications, was named a 2021 PR News Top Woman in PR in the Changemaker category for leading new DEI opportunities and initiatives in the public relations field.
Maria J. Rodriguez
Maria was honored by Washington Business Journal’s 2024 Women Who Mean Business program for her commitment to empowering youth via her service on various Boards of Directors and supporting a paid internship program for first-generation Latinx students at The George Washington University.
Awards by Category
Since 2003, Vanguard has been recognized with more than 180 awards for our impactful, mission-driven work.