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2009
2009 PRNews NonProfit PR – Honorable Mention - Event PR -- Pro bono/In-Kind, “Adding Sizzle to the Summer with the Brainfood Grill-off 2009”
Merritt was honored at a ceremony held November 3rd at the National Press Club with Paul Dahm, Brainfood's executive director. read more
MarCom Awards 2009 – Gold Winner – Pro-Bono for “Adding Sizzle to the Summer with the Brainfood Grill-off 2009”
On June 11, 2009, Brainfood -- a nonprofit youth development organization that uses food and cooking as tools to teach life skills and healthy living to teenagers in a safe, healthy and positive environment -- held its yearly fundraising event, the 3rd Annual Brainfood Grill-Off. At the Grill-off, teams supported Brainfood's mission while competing for prizes and the coveted Brainfood Skillet Award. read more
MarCom Awards 2009 – Gold Winner – Social Media Site – “USO/Microsoft: A Salute to Our Troops Facebook Campaign”
Merritt was recognized with Microsoft in the category of Social Media for its USO/Microsoft A Salute to Our Troops Facebook Campaign. A Salute to Our Troops is a national program honoring the many faces of courage and inspiration belonging to individuals who demonstrate selfless dedication to our country. read more
PR News’ 2009 Platinum PR Awards – Small PR Agency of the Year – Honorable Mention
For the second year in a row Merritt Group was recognized by PR News’ annual “best in PR” award program.
Best Places to Work 2009
Merritt Group Named One of Washingtonian Magazine’s “50 Great Places to Work” for Third Consecutive Time.
Inc. 5000
Merritt Group made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the third year in a row. The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008 and Merritt Group’s profile can be found here.
PRWeek Awards 2009 – Finalist for Small PR Agency of the Year
Merritt Group was selected as a finalist in the category of Small PR Agency of the Year in the PRWeek Awards 2009. The agency was selected on the basis of customer testimonials, financial strength, corporate culture and multiple other factors and was honored at the awards gala event held in March 2009 at Tavern on the Green in New York City.
2008
2008 PRSA Bronze Anvil - Media Relations Business to Business Other - Award of Commendation (PGP)
The PRSA Bronze Anvil recognizes superior performance in the design and execution of an individual public relations tactic within a broader public relations campaign. Merritt Group received the Award of Commendation in the "Media Relations" category for its "PGP Corporation Educates on How to Avoid a Data Breach" campaign.
PRNews Platinum PR Awards 2008 - Small PR Firm of the Year - Honorable Mention
Merritt Group was selected as a finalist for Small PR Firm of the Year, which recognizes outstanding PR agencies that has demonstrated client growth, retention and financial success in the given year. PR News recognized Merritt Group at the Platinum PR Awards in October 2008 in New York City.
2007
Best Places to Work 2007
In addition to offering 20 to 30 days off a year and one paid day a quarter to volunteer, Merritt closes from Christmas to New Year’s. In the summer, employees can work nine hours a day, then take the tenth day off. A telecommuting policy lets mid- to senior-level staff work from home one day a week. read more
PRWeek Award - Finalist (Verizon Business)
Merritt Group was selected as a finalist and recognized at a gala at the Tavern on the Green for the PRWeek Awards 2007. Merritt Group was a finalist in the category of Corporate Branding Campaign of the Year for the entry Verizon Business: Open for Business Worldwide. PRWeek Awards honor….
Hermes Awards - Platinum (Verizon Business)
Merritt Group was selected for Platinum honors in the Hermes Creative Award program in the category of Publication Relations – PR Campaign for the entry Verizon Business: Open for Business Worldwide. The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials.
IABC Silver Quill Awards - Merit Award (Verizon Business)
Merritt Group was given the Merit Award in the 2006-2007 IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill Awards in the category of Special Events for the entry Verizon Business: Open for Business Worldwide. The Heritage Region’s Silver Quill Awards recognize excellence in business communications and honor outstanding tactics, strategies and communications professionals.
2006/2007 MERCURY Excellence Awards - Honors (Verizon Business)
Merritt Group was given Honors recognition in the 2006/2007 MERCURY Excellence Awards in the category of Brand Awareness for the entry Verizon Business: Open for Business Worldwide. The MERCURY Excellence Awards is an international competition honoring outstanding achievement in professional communications.
2006
Best Places to Work 2006
Businesses in Northern Virginia celebrated on their own home turf Friday as they swept top honors at Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work event in Tysons Corner. read more
MarCom Creative Awards - Platinum (Verizon Business)
Merritt Group was awarded Platinum honors in the MarCom Creative Awards in the category of Publicity Campaign for the entry Verizon Business: Open for Business Worldwide. MarCom Awards is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials.
MarCom Creative Awards - Gold (Synchronica)
Merritt Group was awarded Gold honors in the MarCom Creative Awards in the category of Television Placement for the entry Stolen Cell Phones Scream for Help! MarCom Awards is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials.
IABC - Merit Award (Booz Allen Hamilton)
Merritt Group was honored with the Merit Award in the IABC Silver Inkwell Awards in the category of Communications Plans and Campaigns: Media Relations Plan for the entry for the IT Market Shaping Campaign. The Silver Quill Awards recognize excellence in business communications and honor outstanding tactics, strategies and communications professionals.
PRSA - NCC - Thoth Award (Booz Allen Hamilton)
The Merritt Group was honored by the DC Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with the Thoth Award for “Integrated Marketing” for bringing together a range of activities in a single, cohesive campaign.
American Marketing Association (AMA) "M" Award (Booz Allen Hamilton)
Merritt Group was recognized by the DC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) with the M Award for “Media and Multi-Media” for its five-part federal radio show series on technology. The M Awards is the most prestigious event honoring marketers in the D.C. metropolitan area.