Chartwell Agency Wins Four dotCOMM Awards

Chartwell Agency, an award-winning marketing firm based in northern Illinois, recently received four dotCOMM Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. These prestigious honors place Chartwell among the top-performing agencies in web creativity and digital marketing worldwide.

The dotCOMM Awards is an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. The competition is unique in that it reflects the role of creatives in the dynamic web that is transforming how organizations market and communicate products and services. Since its inception in 1994, more than 200,000 entries have been submitted throughout more than 80 countries.

This year, Chartwell Agency received two platinum awards, the top honor, as well as gold and honorable mentions. The firm received the following recognitions:

Platinum:

• 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.

• 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 AJG as a top cultural destination and deepening community engagement.

Gold:

• Discovery Center Museum Website Redesign: Chartwell Agency worked with the Discovery Center Museum on a brand refresh and website redesign that better meets 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.

Honorable Mention:

• Picatinny Federal Credit Union Website: Chartwell Agency partnered with Picatinny 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.