Since 1997, Mind & Media has won more than 330 peer-judged awards for communication excellence in outreach, public relations, training, recruiting, marketing, writing, curricula development, design, packaging, video/film, multimedia, social media, and web design and development. We’re proud that our work can compete with the best of today’s sophisticated new media.
Regional Emmys
Tellys
Communicators
Summit Creatives
Hermes Creatives
CINDYS
MarComs
Daveys
Viddys
APEX
Horizons
2024
American Business Awards (“The Stevies”)
- Gold, Security/Safety Video, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World 60-second PSA
APEX Awards
- Award of Excellence, Public Service, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World Ad Campaign
Communicator Awards
- Award of Excellence, Government Relations, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World 60-second PSA
- Award of Excellence, Public Service & Activism, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World In-Store Audio Campaign
- Award of Distinction, Promotion, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World 60-second Audio PSA
Hermes Awards
- Gold, Government Video, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Fresh Veggie Wraps for Ages 3 – 5
Horizon Awards
- Gold, Non-Profit/Advocacy Video, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World 60-second PSA
- Bronze, Web Video Short, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, 4 Easy Ways to Secure Our World animated video
- Bronze, Multi-Channel Advertising Campaign, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World Campaign
- Bronze, Product/Service Promotional Video, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Look & Cook video
MarCom Awards
- Gold, Government, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, “We Can Secure Our World” 60-second PSA
- Honorable Mention, Government, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Super Bowl LVIII in stadium video
Mercury Excellence Awards
- Bronze, Public Awareness Campaign, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World 60-second PSA
Viddy Awards
- Platinum, Public Service Announcement, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Secure Our World 60-second PSA
2023
APEX Awards
- Excellence, Electronic Media>Education & Training, APHL, Back to Basics: Molecular Diagnostic Testing, Module 1
Communicator Awards
- Excellence, General-Health & Wellness for Film & Video, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce for Children Ages 6-18
- Excellence, General-Training (Corporate) for Branded Content, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Understanding Tuberculosis Lab Testing for Public Health Nurses
- Distinction, Individual-Video for Online Advertising & Marketing, ASHP, Midyear 2022 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition
- Distinction, General-Training (Corporate) for Film & Video, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Transporting & Handling Specimens
- Distinction, General-Training (Corporate) for Film & Video, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Using the Yellow Fever MAC Half-Day Kit
Hermes Awards
- Gold, Video>Government, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Golden Squash Hotcakes for Children Ages 3-5
- Gold, Video>Training, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Using the Yellow Fever MAC Half-Day Kit
MarCom Awards
- Gold, Video>Government, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Reach for the Sky Music Video
Telly Awards
- Bronze, Video>Training, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Taco-Seasoned Stuffed Peppers for Children Ages 6-18
- Bronze, Video>Training, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Using the Yellow Fever MAC Half-Day Kit
2022
APEX Awards
- Grand Award, Websites>Special Purpose, Brain Tissue Repository, https://researchbraininjury.org/
Communicator Awards
- Award of Distinction, Websites>Federal Government, Brain Tissue Repository, https://researchbraininjury.org
- Award of Distinction, Corporate Communications>Other, Brain Tissue Repository, Style Guide
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Gold, Video>Instructional, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Strawberry & Waffle Kebabs for Ages 3-5
- Bronze, Video>Instructional, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Examining Specimens: Gram Stain
Viddy Awards
- Platinum, Long-Form Video (>3 minutes)/Government, Department of the Navy Category Management Program Office, Category Management Principles
- Gold, Short-Form Web Video (<3 minutes)/Government, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Baked Tilapia for Ages 3-5
- Gold, Short-Form Web Video (<3 minutes)/Government, USDA Food & Nutrition Service, Parmesan Zucchini Chips for Ages 3-5
- Gold, Short-Form Web Video (<3 minutes)/Government, OPM HR Solutions, USA Jobs PSA
- Gold, Short-Form Web Video (<3 minutes)/Government, Veterans Health Administration, Healing Hands PSA
2021
APEX Awards
- Award of Excellence, Websites>WordPress Sites, Mind & Media, mindandmedia.com
- Award of Excellence, Electronic Media>Education & Training, CDC, MicrobeNet Tutorial
AVA Digital Awards
- Platinum Award, COVID-19 Digital Response category, for OPM HR Solution’s Innovation Awards Video, explaining how USA Staffing quickly modified their website to streamline virtual onboarding to help the government hire and onboard more rapidly in response to the pandemic.
Communicator Awards
- Award of Excellence, Employee Publication-Other, DHS Office of Public Engagement, PMO Handbook
- Award of Excellence, Copywriting, DHS OPE, PMO Handbook
- Award of Excellence, Training (Corporate), Association of Public Health Laboratories, Specimen Handling Module 1
- Award of Excellence, Training (Corporate), Association of Public Health Laboratories, Specimen Handling Module 2
- Award of Excellence, Public Service Video, OPM HR Solutions, Innovation Awards Video
- Award of Excellence, Causes & Awareness Video, Mind & Media, Mind & Media Celebrates Earth Day
- Award of Distinction, Public Service Commercial, Veterans Health Administration, Careers PSA
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Distinguished Agency, given to firms who win in multiple categories
- Gold, Video-Nonprofit/Advocacy, Appalachian Regional Commission, “Greetings from Matewan“
- Silver, Video-Nonprofit/Advocacy, Appalachian Regional Commission, “POWER Initiative 2021“
- Silver, Video-Instructional, DHS Office of Partnership & Engagement, “Recognizing and Reporting Potential Victims of Human Trafficking“
- Silver, Websites-Training/E-Learning, Association of Public Health Laboratories, “Syphilis Case Studies“
- Silver, Websites-Training/E-Learning, Association of Public Health Laboratories, “Introduction to Foodborne Bacterial Pathogen Testing“
Summit Emerging Media Awards
- Leader Award, Internet Spot, International Film Festival, “Trailer of Trailers“
Telly Awards
- Gold, Social Impact, Mind & Media, Mind & Media Celebrates Earth Day
- Silver, Remote Production, DHS Office of Public Engagement, Recognizing & Reporting Suspected Victims of Human Trafficking
- Silver, PSA, Veterans Health Administration, Careers PSA
Viddy Awards (formerly known as the Videographer Awards)
- Platinum, Long-Form Government, DHS Office of Public Engagement, Recognizing & Reporting Suspected Victims of Human Trafficking
- Gold, Short-Form Web Videos, Mind & Media Sizzle Reel
- Honorable Mention, Conference Videos, Appalachian Regional Commission, Greetings from Matewan
2020
APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
- Grand Award, Electronic Media category, for Association of Public Health Laboratories’ TB False Positives Training. Out of 1,183 entries, 100 were selected for Grand Awards in 12 major categories. Winner’s List
Communicator Awards
- Award of Excellence, Copywriting for Online Video, Mind & Media, How Is Elearning Changing and Why Should I Care?
- Award of Excellence, Education for Online Video, Mind & Media, How Is Elearning Changing and Why Should I Care?
- Award of Excellence, Training (Corporate), Census Bureau, Simulation Training
- Award of Excellence, Podcast Series (Educational), RASA, Designers of Paradise
- Award of Distinction, Editing for Online Video, ERPi, Why Work for ERPi?
- Award of Distinction, Copy or Writing for Websites, CDC, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Award of Distinction, Games & Apps, Comcast, CyberSplash
- Award of Distinction, Training (Corporate), Comcast, CyberSplash
- Award of Distinction, Technology for Online Video, ERDC, Disaster Relief Solutions
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Silver, Video>Promotional, Mind & Media, Association of Public Health Laboratories Portfolio
- Bronze, Video>Promotional, OPM HR Solutions, USAStaffing.gov COVID-19 Response
- Bronze, Websites>Training / E-Learning, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Specimen Handling Module 2,
MarCom Awards
- Gold, Web-based Training, Association of Public Health Laboratories, TB False Positives Training
- Gold, PSA, Veterans Health Administration PSA, VHA Careers
- Honorable Mention, Podcast Episode, Designers of Paradise, “Bridge to the Future“
2019
APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
- Grand Award, Electronic Media category, for Cyveillance’s Security Awareness Core Training (see sample). Out of 1,278 entries, 100 were selected for Grand Awards in 12 major categories, and 507 for Awards of Excellence in 100 subcategories. Winner’s List: https://apexawards.com/A2019_Win.List.pdf
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Distinguished Agency, given to firms who win four or more Horizon awards in a single year
- Gold, Video>Promotional, Mind & Media, How Is Elearning Changing and Why Should I Care?
- Silver, Video>Promotional, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, Infrastructure Solutions
- Silver, Video>Promotional, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, Disaster Relief Solutions
- Silver, Video>Promotional, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, Extreme Environment Solutions
- Silver, Websites>Games, Comcast, CyberSplash
- Bronze, Websites>Training/Elearning, Comcast, CyberSplash
- Bronze, Websites>Training/Elearning, Census Bureau, Simulation Training
Information Security Executive® (ISE®) Forum and Awards Program Series
- 2019 ISE® North America Project, Project of the Year, Comcast NBC, CyberSplash Game
- 2019 ISE® Northeast, Finalist, Comcast NBC, CyberSplash Game
Telly Awards
- Gold, Corporate Image, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, Infrastructure Solutions Video
- Silver, Not-for-Profit, ASHP, Drug Shortages Video
2018
Communicator Awards
- Award of Excellence, Other Category, ERPi Style Guide
- Award of Distinction, Logo-Corp, ERPi Logo
- Award of Distinction, Entertainment, Bright Box Theater, Bright Box Theater Website
- Award of Distinction, Non-Profit, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 40 Under 40 Video
- Award of Distinction, Non-Profit, Food Allergy Research & Education, Teal Pumpkin Project Animation
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Gold, Training/Elearning, Cyveillance, Security Awareness–Core Training
- Silver, Video>Nonprofit/Advocacy, ASHP, Drug Shortages
Telly Awards
- Silver, Corporate Image, Mind & Media, Communication That Matters
- Bronze, Corporate Image, ERPi, ERPi–Join the Team!
- Bronze, People’s Telly, FARE, Teal Pumpkin Project PSA
- Bronze, People’s Telly, NCPTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy
2017
APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
- Grand Award, website category, for Mind & Media’s redesigned website, www.mindandmedia.com. Out of 1,400 entries, 100 were selected for Grand Awards in 11 major categories, and 543 for Awards of Excellence in 100 subcategories.
Communicator Awards
- Award of Excellence, Film/Video Corporate Image, Mind & Media Corporate Video
- Award of Distinction, Film/Video Health & Wellness, National Center for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy: Effective Treatment for PTSD
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Bronze, Websites>Entertainment Industry, Bright Box Theater Website
- Bronze, Video-Nonprofit>Advocacy, National Center for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy: Effective Treatment for PTSD video
Impact DOCS Awards
- Award of Merit Special Mention: Documentary Feature for DREAM: An American Story
Telly Awards
- Silver, Education, Center for Deployment Psychology, Prolonged Exposure Session 5: Imaginal Exposure training video
- Bronze, General Health and Wellness, National Center for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy: Effective Treatment for PTSD
- Bronze, Not-for-Profit, Physician Assistant Education Association, Hand Off awareness video
2016
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s Greater Good Awards
- Mind & Media’s CEO Marilyn Finnemore won Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” award for her work establishing and nurturing Bright Box, a live events venue. Bright Box opened in 2013 and has become a major draw in Old Town Winchester for live music, comedy and private events such as weddings. Bright Box was recently honored as one of the 50 Best Small Music Venues in America.
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Silver, Websites>Training/Elearning, Cyveillance, What Does Cyber Security Mean to Me? web-based training
- Bronze, Websites>Training/Elearning, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Syphilis Case Studies web-based training
2014
56th Emmy Awards, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter
- Emmy, Public/Current/Community Affairs ‐ Series, DREAM: An American Story, Episodes 1-3
- Emmy, Public/Current/Community Affairs ‐ Series, DREAM: An American Story, Episodes 4-6
Pixie Awards
- Gold, Visual Effects, DOL Employee Benefits Security Administration, What Does Your Retirement Look Like? Video
- Gold, Motion Graphics, Army, Deployment Health Assessment Program PSA
Telly Awards
- Bronze, Internet/Online Video, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, Military Engineering Video
2013
Hermes Creative Awards
- Platinum, Video/Marketing (Product), David Ford, First Contact Video (promoting David Ford’s book Blind in One Eye: A Story about Seeing the Possibilities)
- Platinum, Video/Government, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, ERDC Overview Video
- Gold, Video/Nonprofit, March of Dimes, March of Dimes 2012 Mission Video
- Honorable Mention, Video/Nonprofit, Washington Humane Society, Your Pet’s Special Skill Video
- Honorable Mention, Pro Bono, Washington Humane Society, Your Pet’s Special Skill Video
MarCom Awards
- Platinum, Video/Film/Other, DREAM: An American Story
- Gold, Video/Film/Corporate Image, US Army Engineer Research & Development Center, ERDC Overview Video
- Honorable Mention, Pro Bono, Washington Human Society, State of the Animals Video
2012
Americans for Immigrant Justice
- Mind & Media Chief Creative Officer Aldo Bello was honored with a “Humanitarian Award” at the 16th Anniversary Annual Dinner of Americans for Immigrant Justice (formerly FIAC – Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center). More than 450 guests attended the event, including elected officials, attorneys, judges, business leaders, keynote speaker José Antonio Vargas (Pulitzer Prize winning journalist), and “Immigrant Voices Award” honoree Kimberly Green, Ph.D. (two-time Grammy Award nominee and President of the Green Family Foundation).
Hermes Creative Awards
- Platinum, Video/Documentary, DREAM: An American Story (Opening Titles)
- Platinum, Video/Documentary, Kansas National Guard, RESILIENCY: Mission Ready for Life DVD
- Gold, Video/Corporate Image, Communication Is Moving Fast
- Honorable Mention, Video/Government, DOL Employee Benefits Security Administration, Health Benefits Video
2011
Communicator Awards
- Award of Distinction, Social Media, DREAM: An American Story
- Award of Distinction, Direct Marketing, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Learning Network Interactive Guide
- Award of Distinction, Recruitment, USDA Economic Research Service, USDA ERS Recruiting Tool
- Award of Distinction, Environmental, DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Wind for Schools Video
- Award of Distinction, Corporate Image, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DTRA RD-CB Video
MarCom Awards
- Platinum, Video/Film/Gov’t, Kansas National Guard, RESILIENCY: Mission Ready for Life DVD
- Gold, Video/Film/Gov’t, DOL Employee Benefits Security Administration, Health Benefits Video
- Honorable Mention, Web-Based Training, VA National Center for PTSD, Understanding PTSD Web-Based Presentation
Pixie Awards
- Platinum, DREAM: An American Story
- Gold, Understanding Change Management
2010
Davey Awards
- Silver, Health & Wellness CD, VA National Center for PTSD, Returning From the War Zone Guide
Hermes Creative Awards
- Platinum, Video/Internal Communication, DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, CSC Tools for EERE Video
- Platinum, Video/Government, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DTRA RD-CB Video
- Platinum, Web-Based Multimedia, VA National Center for PTSD, Returning From the War Zone Guide
- Gold, Pro Bono, Embassy Series, Embassy Series Website
- Gold, CD Based Multimedia, USDA Economic Research Service, USDA ERS Recruitment Tool
MarCom Awards
- Platinum, Web-Based Training, Cyveillance Inc., Cyber Safety 101
- Platinum, Social Media Site, DREAM: An American Story
- Gold, Web-Based Multimedia, USDA Economic Research Service, USDA ERS Recruitment Tool
- Honorable Mention, Video/Film/Internal Communications, CSC Tools for EERE Video
Summit Creative Awards
- Silver, Recruiting Website, USDA Economic Research Service, USDA ERS Recruitment Tool
- Silver, Training Website, VA National Center for PTSD, Returning From the War Zone Guide
- Bronze, Government Video, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DTRA RD-CB Video
Summit Emerging Media Awards
- Leader Award, Social Network Marketing, DREAM: An American Story
- Leader Award, Recruitment/Employment/Training Website, Cyveillance Inc., Cyber Safety 101
2009
DiversityBusiness.com
- The nation’s leading multicultural Internet site has named Mind & Media one of the “Top Businesses” in the US. More than 650,000 US businesses were eligible to participate in this survey.
2007
American Business Awards (The Stevies)
- Winner, Best Creative Person, Sara Isacson
- Finalist, Best Creative Person, Chris Ammon
- Finalist, Best Marketer, Jay Ferrari
- Finalist, Best Product Developer, Willie Freer
- Finalist, Best Product Developer, Sophia Lambrou
- Finalist, Best Product Developer, Jill Nienhiser
- Finalist, Best Salesperson, Amy Gareis
- Finalist, Best Support Staffer, Josef Villanasco
American Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business
- 2007 Finalist, Best Entrepreneur, Marilyn Finnemore
APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
- Award of Excellence, Marketing & Public Relations: Electronic & Video Publications, Army National Guard, Answer the Call Video Script
- Award of Excellence, One-of-a-Kind: Government Publications, Army National Guard, SEAR Training Toolkit
Davey Awards
- Silver, Copywriting, Army National Guard, Sexual Assault: Staying on Guard
- Silver, Recruitment, Army National Guard, Answer the Call CD
Galaxy Awards
- Grand Award, Best of Interactive Media, Army National Guard, Answer the Call CD
- Gold, Interactive Media, Army National Guard, Answer the Call CD
Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards
- 2007 Finalist—Government Contractor of the Year, Under $25 million category
Helios Apollo HR Awards
- Finalist
Horizon Interactive Awards
- Gold, Video/Short Film, Army National Guard, Answer the Call DVD
- Silver, Public Service/Nonprofit, DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service, HireVetsFirst Video
- Bronze, Government, Army National Guard, StayGuard.com
Inc. 5,000
- Ranked 1,256 on the first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for our nearly 300% growth between 2003 and 2006
- Ranked 88 among the Top Companies by Metro Region, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Summit Creative Awards
- Gold, Government Website, Army National Guard, StayGuard.com
- Silver, Recruitment Video, Army National Guard, Answer the Call Video Script
Telly Awards, 28th Annual
- Silver Telly, Recruitment, Army National Guard, Answer the Call DVD
- Silver Telly, Social Issues, Army National Guard, Sexual Assault: Staying on Guard
- Bronze Telly, Government Relations, DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service, HireVetsFirst Video
Videographer Awards
- Award of Excellence, Recruitment, Army National Guard, Answer the Call DVD
- Award of Excellence, Government/Federal, DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service, HireVetsFirst Video
- Award of Excellence, Government/Training, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
- Award of Distinction, Government/Informational, HUD Office of Multifamily Housing Programs, Neighborhood Networks Video
2006
APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
- Award of Excellence, Web & Intranet Site Content & Writing, OSD Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, AT&L Career Center Website
- Award of Excellence, Special Purpose Video and Electronic Publications, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
Aurora Awards
- Gold, Motivational, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
- Gold, Writing, Army National Guard, Sexual Assault: Staying on Guard
- Gold, Public Relations/Awareness, HUD Office of Multifamily Housing Programs, Neighborhood Networks Video
- Gold, Benefits/Orientations, USAF, GeoBase Promotional Video
CINE Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition
- Golden Eagle, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
Communicator Awards Print Media Competition
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Design/Packaging, Army National Guard, TEAM Mobilization Leader Toolkit
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Video/Multimedia, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
- Award of Distinction, Writing/Video Script, Army National Guard, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Video Script
- Honorable Mention, Writing/Brochure, Army National Guard, Integrity 24/7 (TEAM Mobilization Lesson Plan)
- Honorable Mention, Writing/Video Script, Army National Guard, Your Family Readiness Group (TEAM Mobilization Lesson Plan)
Create Awards Competition
- Gold, Package Design, Army National Guard, Team Mobilization Leader Toolkit
Creativity 36 Annual Design Showcase
- Promotional Packaging, Army National Guard, TEAM Mobilization Leader Toolkit
- Training Film/Video, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
Davey Awards
- Silver, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
DiversityBusiness.com
- The nation’s leading multicultural Internet site has named Mind & Media one of the Top 100 8(a) Businesses in the United States (Div100). Mind & Media was also selected as a Top Diversity-Owned Business and a Top Small Business. More than 500,000 businesses in the U.S. were eligible to participate in this survey.
DOD Visual Information Production Awards
- Production of the Year, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
- First Place, Training, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
Summit International Awards
- Bronze, Packaging, Army National Guard, TEAM Mobilization Leader Toolkit
Telly Awards, 27th Annual
- Bronze, Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
- Bronze, USAF, GeoBase Promotional Video (with ImPrint, LLC)
US International Film and Video Festival
- Certificate for Creative Excellence, Training & Education (Government: Motivational, Personal Growth), Army National Guard, The Way of the Warrior
2005
Greatest Places to Work—Washingtonian Magazine
- Mind & Media has been selected by Washingtonian magazine as one of the 55 “Greatest Places to Work” in the region. Mind & Media was chosen from a pool of more than 225 candidates because of its “interesting and challenging work, good pay and benefits, collegial staff, stability, flexibility, and employee development.”
Best Places to Work in Greater Washington
- Washington Business Journal has recognized Mind & Media as one of the 50 “Best Places to Work in Greater Washington.” Mind & Media was selected from a pool of more than 230 highly regarded companies hailing from virtually every business sector.
APEX Awards
- Award of Excellence, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Marketing CD
- Award of Excellence, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
Aurora Awards
- Platinum Best of Show, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Marketing CD
- Platinum Best of Show, Army National Guard, SEAR Marketing CD
Communicator Print Media Awards
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Army National Guard, Retention Now Toolkit
- Award of Distinction, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Marketing CD
- Honorable Mention, Army National Guard, SEAR Marketing CD
Creativity 35 Annual Design Showcase
- Package Design, Army National Guard, Retention Now Toolkit
- CD, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Marketing CD
Davey Awards
- Silver, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Marketing CD
- Silver, Army National Guard, SEAR Marketing CD
- Silver, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
DiversityBusiness.com
- Mind & Media was selected as a Top Diversity-Owned Business by DiversityBusiness.com. This award distinguishes us as one of the top multicultural earners in Virginia. The award is also the basis for DiversityBusiness.com’s annual Top Business List, which is seen by over 15 million people and is used by major corporations and large buying organizations for finding new business partners.
Insight Awards
- Award of Excellence, Marketing Video, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
MarCom Creative Awards
- Platinum, Army National Guard, Retention Now Toolkit
- Gold, Army National Guard, SEAR Marketing CD
- Honorable Mention, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Marketing CD
2004
Aegis Awards
- Winner, AFC, 2004 Lifetime Achievement Video
APEX Awards
- Award of Excellence, Writing, Army National Guard, SEAR Cadre Training Modules
AXIEM Awards
- Silver, Army National Guard, LEAD Presentations Disc #4
- Silver, Army National Guard, SEAR Red Salvo #1
- Silver, Army National Guard, SEAR White Salvo #2
Communicator Print Media Awards
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Army National Guard, SEAR Cadre Training Modules
- Award of Distinction, Great Addresses, Carlyle Suites Website
Communicator Video/Multimedia Awards
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Army National Guard, SEAR Marketing CD
- Award of Distinction, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
HORIZON Interactive Awards
- Gold, IFC, Environmental Business Finance Program CD
- Silver, NPC, Medicaid 101 Webcast
Summit Creative Awards
- Silver Summit, IFC, Environmental Business Finance Program CD
US International Film and Video Festival
- Second Place Silver Screen Award, IFC, Environmental Business Finance Program CD
Videographer Awards
- Award of Distinction, IFC, Environmental Business Finance Program CD
2003
Aegis Awards
- Winner, Land Trust of Virginia, Land Trust of Virginia—Protecting Virginia’s Land Heritage
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
- Professional Service Business of the Year Award
APEX Awards
- Award of Excellence, 4-H/Army Youth Development Project, Partners for Youth Annual Report
Aurora Awards
- Gold, Environmental Protection, Land Trust of Virginia, Land Trust of Virginia—Protecting Virginia’s Land Heritage
AV Video & Multimedia Producer Top Producers
- Mind & Media’s Sophia Lambrou and Chris Ammon were named among the Top Producers of 2003 by AV Video & Multimedia Producer magazine.
AXIEM Awards
- Silver, Promotions, Life Cycles Marketing CD
- Silver, Sales, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
- Silver, Training, Army National Guard, LEAD Presentations
CINDY Awards, International Competition
- Gold, Rapid Decision Trainer Demo CD
- Silver, Army National Guard, RAISE Central Marketing CD
Communicator Awards
- Award of Distinction, Sales or Marketing, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
- Award of Distinction, Annual Report or Government, 4-H/Army Youth Development Project, Partners for Youth Annual Report
Creativity 33 Annual Design Showcase
- Life Cycles Marketing CD
- Army National Guard, LEAD Website
HORIZON Interactive Awards
- Gold, Army National Guard, LEAD Marketing CD
- Silver, Army National Guard, LEAD Presentations
- Bronze, Life Cycles Marketing CD
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Media Awards
- Honorable Mention, Dr. Spock Company, Parent Sense—“The Meaning of Play”
OMNI Intermedia Awards
- Bronze, Life Cycles Marketing CD
Summit Creative Awards
- Bronze, Life Cycles Marketing CD
2002
Aegis Awards
- Finalist, Dr. Spock Company, Parent Sense—”Playtime”
AV Video & Multimedia Producer Top 100
- Mind & Media managers Alan Eisenberg, Jill Nienhiser, and Chris O’Leary were named among the Top 100 Producers of 2002 by AV Video & Multimedia Producer magazine.
AXIEM Awards
- Copper, Army National Guard, RAISE Central Marketing CD
- Copper, Medigenesis, Marketing CD
CINE Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition
- Golden Eagle, News, Special Features & Public Affairs, The Means of Production, What Happened (90-minute tragicomedy about the dot-com boom and bust)
Communicator Awards
- Award of Distinction, Sales or Marketing, Army National Guard, RAISE Central Marketing CD
- Award of Distinction, Interactive CD, Rapid Decision Trainer Demo CD
- Honorable Mention, Digital Business Card, Digital Press, Business Card
HORIZON Interactive Awards
- Gold, Rapid Decision Trainer Demo CD
- Gold, Medigenesis, Marketing CD
- Silver, Army National Guard, RAISE Central Marketing CD
- Silver, Mind & Media Website
ITVA-DC (International Television Association—Washington, DC, chapter)
- Peer Award (Honorable Mention), The Means of Production, What Happened
Long Island International Film Expo
- Best Documentary, The Means of Production, What Happened
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
- Best Director (Aldo Bello), The Means of Production, What Happened
- Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary, Las Vegas Premiere, The Means of Production, What Happened
Summit Creative Awards
- Bronze, Rapid Decision Trainer Demo CD
Telly Awards, 23rd Annual
- Bronze, Dr. Spock Company, Parent Sense—”Playtime”
2001
Aegis Awards
- Award of Excellence, Event, NRCC, Great Republican Roundup
- Award of Excellence, Promotional/Sales, Dr. Spock Company, Parent Sense Demo
Aurora Awards
- Platinum Best of Show, Kaiser Family Foundation, In Their Own Words
- Gold, Army Environmental Center, Impacts of UXO Response Actions on the Environment
AV Video & Multimedia Producer Top 100
- Mind & Media’s president and co-founder, Marilyn Finnemore, named one of the Top 100 Producers of 2001 by AV Video & Multimedia Producer magazine.
AXIEM Awards
- Silver, Dr. Spock Company, Parent Sense Demo
- Silver, Multimedia Presentation, Mind & Media Marketing CD
- Silver, Multimedia Presentation, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Interactive Presenter’s Guide
CINDY Awards
- Bronze, Army Environmental Center, Impacts of UXO Response Actions on the Environment
CINDY Awards, International Competition
- Gold, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program
- Gold, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program
- Silver, Dr. Spock Company, Parent Sense Promotional Video
Communicator Awards, Video/Multimedia Competition
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Multimedia/Interactive CD, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program
- Award of Distinction, External Communications/Marketing, Rapid Decision Trainer Demo CD
Hispanic Business Magazine
- Mind & Media, Inc., named 16th fastest growing Hispanic-owned company by Hispanic Business magazine.
Telly Awards, 22nd Annual
- Bronze, Political, NRCC, Great Republican Roundup
- Bronze, Fundraising, NRCC, Great Republican Roundup
- Bronze, Government Relations, Army Environmental Center, Impacts of UXO Response Actions on the Environment
- Bronze, Health & Medicine, Inova Alexandria Hospital Video
2000
AV Video & Multimedia Producer Top 100
- Aldo Bello, Mind & Media’s CEO and co-founder, named as one of the Top 100 Producers of 2000 by AV Video & Multimedia Producer magazine.
CINDY Awards
- Bronze, Mind & Media Website
- Honorable Mention, Mind & Media: Communication Architects (2-minute promotional video)
CINDY Awards, International Competition
- Silver, Education K–12, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Presentations
Communicator Awards
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Creativity/Concept, NRCC, Great Republican Roundup
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Fundraiser, NRCC, Great Republican Roundup
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Grades K–12, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Multimedia Presentation
- Award of Distinction, AmeriCorps, College Recruitment Website
- Award of Distinction, Dept. of State Office of Logistics Management, 1999 Annual Report
- Honorable Mention, Interactive CD, Army National Guard, YOU CAN School Program Multimedia Presentation
- Honorable Mention, Choice Hotels, E-Tool Kit
Telly Awards, 21st Annual
- Bronze, Mind & Media: Communication Architects (2-minute promotional video)
- Bronze, Educational, Army Environmental Center, Rowe Spring Pilot Study
1999
Aurora Awards
- Platinum Best of Show, Fitness/Health, Frontiers of Medicine Pilot Video
Communicator Awards
- Award of Distinction, Demo Reel, Building a Nation Broadcast Pilot
International Association of Business Communicators
- “Best in Virginia” Award of Merit, Mind & Media Website
- “Best in Virginia” Honorable Mention, Mind & Media: Communication Architects (2-minute promotional video)
International Wildlife Film Festival
- Finalist, SOS: Stories of Survival—”The Florida Burrowing Owl” (30-minute pilot)
- Certificate of Merit, Conservation Message, SOS: Stories of Survival—”The Florida Burrowing Owl” (30-minute pilot
Telly Awards, Classic Tellys
- Silver, Panama Canal Treaty Implementation Plan Agency, U.S. Forces in Panama: Protecting Public Safety and the Environment
- Bronze, SOS: Stories of Survival—”The Florida Burrowing Owl” (30-minute pilot)
- Bronze, Panama Canal Treaty Implementation Plan Agency, Transferring U.S. Ranges
1998
Aegis Awards
- Award of Excellence, SOS: Stories of Survival—”The Florida Burrowing Owl” (30-minute pilot)
- Award of Excellence, Panama Canal Treaty Implementation Plan Agency, U.S. Forces in Panama: Protecting Public Safety and the Environment (10-minute educational video)
- Award of Excellence, Cerebellum, The Eye-Popping World of Financial Accounting, Part I
- Award of Excellence, Frontiers Inc., Frontiers of Medicine (30-minute pilot)
Communicator Awards
- Award of Distinction, Frontiers Inc., Frontiers of Medicine (30-minute pilot)
Telly Awards, 19th Annual
- Silver, Cerebellum, The Eye-Popping World of Financial Accounting, Part I
- Bronze, Frontiers Inc., Frontiers of Medicine (ten-minute promo tape that sold our series to PBS)
- Bronze, Magnolia Coach: Hospitality with a Southern Style (five-minute promo tape)
1997
Communicator Awards
- Crystal Award of Excellence, Cerebellum, The Eye-Popping World of Financial Accounting, Part I
- Award of Distinction, Cerebellum, Getting Online