18 Awards That Set Wendt Apart

18 Awards That Set Wendt Apart

18 Awards That Set Wendt Apart

The 42nd Annual Telly Awards and the 27th Annual Communicator Awards have been announced, and The Wendt Agency is the proud recipient of 18 wins. Our team is pleased to be recognized for the innovative creative work and strategy we provide our clients. And, while the awards are certainly an honor and recognition of our work, for us, it goes even deeper. These awards of distinction reflect the passion we have for seeing our clients succeed.

“Wendt’s clients’ needs and expectations are always our number one goal, so winning both Telly and Communicator Awards in addition to creating success for our clients, is truly special,” said Kara Smith, Creative Director.
Kara Smith, Creative Director
The Wendt Agency

Considered one of the largest and most competitive awards programs of its kind in the world, the Communicator Awards distinguishes creative excellence among marketing and communications professionals. The Wendt Agency won four Communicator Awards of Excellence and nine Awards of Distinction. Awards of Excellence are the highest honor given to entrants whose ability to communicate is the best in the field. Awards of Distinction are presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.

Established in 1979, the Telly Awards receive over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. The Wendt Agency won one gold, two silver, and two bronze Telly Awards.

Wendt’s winning campaigns were created in partnership with Achieve Montana, Central Montana, Helena Convention and Visitors Bureau, Montana Department of Transportation, Montana Farmers Union, and Montana Lottery.

 

Communicator Awards — 13 Wins!

Montana Lottery: “Mega Millions – Always Big” TV

  • Use of Humor
  • Award of Excellence

Montana Farmers Union: “Food Security for Us” Campaign

  • Integrated Campaign
  • Award of Excellence

Achieve Montana: Achieve Montana Website

  • Financial Services
  • Award of Excellence

Montana Farmers Union: “Food Security for Us” Website

  • Activism
  • Award of Excellence

Montana Department of Transportation: “Buckle Up Truck” TV

  • Causes & Awareness
  • Award of Distinction

Montana Lottery: “Mega Millions – Always Big” TV

  • Entertainment/ Amusement
  • Award of Distinction

Montana Lottery: “Mega Millions – Always Big” TV Shorts

  • Consumer Products & Services
  • Award of Distinction

Central Montana: “Field Trip” Campaign

  • Promotional
  • Award of Distinction

Montana Farmers Union: “Food Security for Us” Campaign

  • Marketing Effectiveness
  • Award of Distinction

Montana Lottery: Ford Payout Scratch Game Campaign

  • Marketing Effectiveness
  • Award of Distinction

Montana Farmers Union: Food Security Video

  • Social Responsibility
  • Award of Distinction

Montana Farmers Union: Food Security Video

  • Activism
  • Award of Distinction

Helena Convention and Visitors Bureau: “Safety First” Outdoor

  • Advertising Campaign
  • Award of Distinction

 

Telly Awards — 5 Wins!

Montana Farmers Union: “Food Security for Us” Video

  • Branded Content
  • Gold

Montana Department of Transportation: “Buckle Up Truck” TV

  • Public Service/PSA
  • Silver

Montana Lottery: “Mega Millions – Always Big” TV

  • Use of Comedy
  • Silver

Montana Lottery: “Mega Millions – Always Big” TV

  • Use of Comedy
  • Silver

Montana Lottery: “Mega Millions – Always Big” TV

  • Entertainment
  • Bronze

Montana Lottery: Ford Payout Scratch Game TV

  • Entertainment
  • Bronze

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