We’ve had the privilege to work with great clients on some of the most interesting business challenges and opportunities.  At Gagen MacDonald, we’ve been honored and recognized by leading organizations.  We strive to shape thinking and take a leadership role. 

Awards and Recognition:

2005

  • Partnering with our clients, recognized by Melcrum’s SCM Business Performance awards:
  • Overall winner:  Most significant impact on the business performance:  Baxter International
  • Excellence in operational improvements:  United Airlines
  • Excellence in organizational change:  Baxter International
  • Finalist, Excellence in operational improvements:  International Truck and Engine Corporation
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  • Named one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by the Holmes Group (ranked 2nd in the country).

2004

  • Named one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by the Holmes Group (ranked 3rd in the country).
  • Awarded Silver SABRE, Industrial and Manufacturing, “Focusing on Change to Sustain Success.”  American Standard Companies with Gagen MacDonald.
  • Finalist, Gold SABRE Award, Change Management, “Transforming United Airlines.”  Gagen MacDonald and United Airlines.
  • Finalist, PR Week, Employee Communications Campaign of the Year, “Transforming United Airlines.” Gagen MacDonald and United Airlines.
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2003

  • Awarded “Client Seal of Approval” by the Holmes Group.
  • Awarded “Best Firms to Work For” by the Holmes Group.
  • Finalist, Gold SABRE Award, Employee Communication. “Communications Drives Employee Action to Achieve Company Vision.” Gagen MacDonald and International Truck and Engine Corporation.
  • Finalist, Gold SABRE Award, Change Management. “Operation Customer Connect.” Gagen MacDonald and Baxter International.
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2002

  • Awarded “Strategic Agency of the Year” by the Holmes Group.
  • Awarded Silver SABRE, Industrial and Manufacturing. “Conquering the Storm: Winning Over Conquest Customers.” Gagen MacDonald with International Truck and Engine Corporation.
  • Finalist, Gold SABRE, Employee Communications.  “Driving Internal Branding and Delivering the Brand Promise in Difficult Times.”  Gagen MacDonald with International Truck and Engine Corporation.
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2001

  • Awarded Employee Communications Firm of the Year by the Holmes Group.
  • The Triad Award’s “Best in Annual Reporting Among Midwest Public Companies; Top 10 Annual Reports” award to UAL Corporation’s 2000 Annual Report (Writer: Gagen MacDonald). Award sponsored by American Institute of Graphic Arts, Investment Analysts Society of Chicago, National Investor Relations Institute
  • The Aurora Award’s “Gold Award” for “Participate” video (concept and execution: Gagen MacDonald)
  • The Philo Award’s “Gold Award” in employee communications and “Bronze Award” in videography for “Participate” video (concept and execution: Gagen MacDonald)
  • PR Week’s “Young PR Professional of the Year”, Honorable Mention to Morgan Marzec of Gagen MacDonald
  • “Delivering on the International Brand Promise” recognized as one of the ‘Best PR Programs of 2000” by the Holmes Group.
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2000

  • Awarded Reputation Management/Inside PR’s CIPRA (Creativity in Public Relations and Advertising), Best Programs: Employee Communications.  “A Letter from the Chairman – the Importance of Face-to-Face Communications,” Gagen MacDonald with Navistar International.
  • Awarded a CIPRA Certificate of Excellence, Technical Excellence: Employee video.  “The Broadcast Network Makeover,” International Truck and Engine Corporation with Gagen MacDonald.
  • Awarded a CIPRA Certificate of Excellence, Best Programs: Industrial and Manufacturing.  “Internal Communications in the Driver’s Seat,” International Truck and Engine Corporation.
  • Finalist for PR Week, International communication campaign.  “Leadership Positioning,” International Truck and Engine Corporation with Gagen MacDonald.
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