Chartwell Agency Receives Six MarCom Awards – Including Two Platinum Awards – for Marketing and Communications

Chartwell Agency, an award-winning marketing firm based in northern Illinois, recently received six MarCom Awards for excellence in marketing and communication.

The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. MarCom is one of the largest, most reputable creative competitions in the world. The awards are administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), an organization whose mission is to support the efforts of marketing and communication professionals who contribute to public service and charitable organizations.

Chartwell Agency was recognized by the MarCom Awards earning platinum, gold, and honorable mention awards. The firm received the following recognitions:  

Platinum:

• Discovery Center Museum Website Redesign: Chartwell Agency worked with the Discovery Center Museum on a brand refresh and website redesign that better met the needs of its audience. The new site reflects the museum’s focus on education, accessibility, and child development. With intuitive navigation, mobile responsiveness, and a user-friendly design, the website is a valuable community resource and a strong reflection of the museum’s identity.

• Regis College Rise @ Regis Advertising Campaign: Chartwell Agency collaborated with Regis College to develop a versatile campaign concept,“Rise at Regis,” aimed at boosting enrollment and strengthening brand recognition. The initiative features a strong brand narrative, social and digital ads, video, billboards, print collateral, and campus signage. This elevated Regis’ visibility in the Boston market, outperformed digital benchmarks, and increased prospective student interest, all while reinforcing the college’s values-based, career-focused mission.

Gold:

• Rural Medical Training Collaborative (RMTC) Website Redesign: In partnership with RMTC, Chartwell Agency developed a sleek, modern website that is both user-friendly and aligned with the organization’s mission. The primary goal was to enhance accessibility and deliver valuable information, particularly for individuals exploring rural residency programs. With streamlined navigation, rich educational content, and an improved overall experience, the redesigned site strengthens RMTC’s connection with prospective students and key stakeholders.

Honorable Mention:    

• Anderson Japanese Gardens (AJG) Admission Campaign: Chartwell Agency worked with Anderson Japanese Gardens to launch a multi-channel marketing campaign aimed at boosting attendance and expanding its regional audience. The strategy included digital ads, social media, CTV, billboards, influencer outreach, and media placements. The campaign delivered record-breaking attendance, significant social media growth, and increased media visibility positioning Anderson Japanese Gardens as a top cultural destination and deepening community engagement.

• Rock Valley Credit Union Website Redesign: Chartwell Agency partnered with Rock Valley Credit Union to redesign its website with a focus on user experience, accessibility, and mobile optimization. The new site features streamlined navigation, clear calls to action, and integration with online banking and social media platforms. Built on a user-friendly CMS, the website supports ongoing scalability and empowers staff to easily manage content. The result is a modern, engaging platform that reflects the credit union’s brand and deepens member connections.

• Picatinny Federal Credit Union Website: Chartwell Agency engaged with Picatinny Federal Credit Union to create a clean, mobile-first website focused on enhancing user experience. The new design allows for easy navigation and quick updates by staff, making it simple to highlight key content such as promotions, news, articles, and rates across all devices.