Testimonials and Awards

Testimonials

“I have had the opportunity to work with many consultants over the years. Our position affords us the privilege to tap into a national pool of talent and expertise. In my experience, however, I simply cannot think of a firm that I would recommend more highly than Clarendon Group. They work hard, fast, and smart. They are serious in their approach, nuanced in their thinking, and bankable in their results. I would not want to work with anyone else. I expect that you will feel the same.”

Ari Matusiak, Vice President for Strategy and Community Impact, Rhode Island Foundation

“Whether providing macro-level strategy to develop a public messaging campaign, or on-the-ground assistance to schools trying to strategize how they can most effectively start to plant seeds of change in their own communities, Clarendon Group's work in Maine has been unfailingly professional, insightful, and on-target. The expertise and skills that Clarendon Group brings to the table have made a difference in Maine. I would bring them into a new education project in a heartbeat.”

Colleen J. Quint, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute

“It's truly been a pleasure to work with the Clarendon Group. They are extremely professional, consistently responsive, and completely committed to their work and to their clients. Their rich and detailed understanding of local dynamics and local developments in Rhode Island also has proven to be an invaluable contribution in the service they provide. I strongly recommend the Clarendon Group to any organization considering a significant communications effort, and believe their strategic guidance would be a major asset.”

Geoffrey Garin, President, Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc.

“Clarendon's creativity, their ability to craft events to draw media attention, and their ability to work with members of a coalition impressed us.”

Joseph Madden, Vice President of Corporate Communications, MetLife

“Clarendon’s facilitation of our breakout sessions was essential for the most non-biased and non-territorial approach to consensus building among very diverse interest groups. I strongly recommend Clarendon as a professional firm with a depth of experience and knowledge in organizational planning, facilitation, and consensus building.”

Kathleen Cullinen, PhD, RD, LDN, Program Manager, Initiative for a Healthy Weight, Rhode Island Department of Health

“Branding is both an art and a science. All the research in the world is useless if the evidence can’t be translated into emotionally stirring ideas and sound marketing judgment. In this world of branding, the people at Clarendon are masters. At Magnet, we have served some of the largest and most talented communications firms in the world. Over these many years we have had the pleasure of working with Clarendon in the development of powerful brands and compelling communications strategies and I can honestly say that Clarendon is as good as it gets.”

John Rand Lloyd, President, Magnet Inc.

“The Clarendon Group has a proven track record of success in state legislative affairs. Recognized as a leader in health care policy, the Clarendon group also has an exceptional reputation in legislative strategy.”

Liz Gemski, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
New England Division

Awards

United States Congress Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 2008

In recognition of receiving the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility

Telly Award 2007

For HousingWorks RI: "What does home mean to you?"

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter Award for Excellence 2007

In recognition of significant professional achievement

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter First Place 2007

In recognition of achieving the highest professional standards in healthcare communications

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2006

Merit for News Conference

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Alfred P. Sloan Award 2006

For business excellence in workplace flexibility

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter Award for Excellence 2006

In recognition of significant professional achievement

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2005

For Rhode Island Medical Society Public Affairs Campaign

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2005

Merit for special event: Single Campaign

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2005

Bell for Public Affairs Campaign

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2005

Merit for Television News Placement: Local or Regional

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter First Place 2005

In recognition of achieving the highest professional standards in healthcare communications

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter Award for Excellence 2005

In recognition of significant professional achievement

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2004

For local initiative's support corporation news release - regional

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter First Place 2003

In recognition of achieving the highest professional standards in healthcare communications

New England Society for Healthcare Communications Lamplighter Award for Excellence 2003

In recognition of significant professional achievement

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2003

Merit for Crisis Communications Campaign

Publicity Club of New England Bellringer Award 2003

Merit for Speech