awards
From media relations and crisis communications to recognition for executive communications and special events, our awards showcase the depth and breadth of our expertise. We’re proud to share the honors that celebrate our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our valued clients.
Let’s Do Award Winning Work Together
Awards Since 2016
Celebrating more than 50 awards for excellence in communications and public affairs
Prestigious Organizations Have Given Us Props
Including Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), PR Daily, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and the American Marketing Association (AMA)
Platinum & Gold Wins
Honored with the highest accolades from MarCom, AVA Digital Awards, and Hermes Creative Awards
Client Campaigns Recognized
From tourism to social impact, our clients’ stories are at the heart of every award we’ve received.
Leadership Achievements
Intesa team members have earned prestigious honors, including Nonprofit Board Leader of Influence, 40 Under 40, Business Women of the Year, and IABC Communicator of the Year
2024 Awards
“Summer of Economic Power 2023: Celebrating San Diego’s Tourism Industry”
San Diego Tourism Authority
Finalist, PR Daily Award | Ragan Communications & PR Daily
Platinum Hermes Creative Award | Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
Silver Bernays Award, Corporate Social Responsibility | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Gold Sandie Award | American Marketing Association, San Diego Chapter
“Rolling into Summer 2024: A Celebration of Local Tourism”
San Diego Tourism Authority
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Press Conferences | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Silver Bernays Award, Events and Observances (Less than Seven Days,
Nonprofit/Government/Association) | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Cathedral Plaza Grand Reopening Press Conference & Publicity”
RAHD Group
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Press Conference | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Intesa Spotlights San Diego Rescue Mission’s Effort to End Homelessness”
San Diego Rescue Mission
Silver Bernays Award, Reputation/Brand Management | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Bronze Bernays Award, Executive Communications | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Margie Newman Tsay, Intesa Communications Group, Founding Partner
YMCA of San Diego County
Nonprofit Board Leader of Influence | San Diego Business Journal
Chelsey Kamen, Intesa Communications Group, Sr. Account Manager
40 Under 40 | San Diego Metro Magazine
2023 Awards
“Crafting Consensus: 2023 SANDAG Board of Directors Retreat”
SANDAG
Silver Bernays Award, Internal Communications | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Silver Bernays Award, Events and Observances (Less than Seven Days, Nonprofit/Government/Association) | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“OceanKAMP Rides the Wave to Unanimous Approvals”
OceanKAMP
Silver Bernays Award, Internal Communications | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Summer of Economic Power 2023: Celebrating San Diego’s Tourism Industry”
San Diego Tourism Authority
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Associations/Government | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Press Conferences | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Elevating San Diego Rescue Mission Goal to End Homelessness”
San Diego Rescue Mission
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Nonprofit | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Solving the YMCA Crisis: Controversy and Transgender Rights”
YMCA of San Diego County
Silver Bernays Award, Crisis Communications | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Unveiling a Masterpiece: Found Lofts Open to Rave Reviews”
Tideline Partners
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Business to Business| PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Kenneth Moore, Intesa Communications Group, Sr. Director of Government Relations
Tideline Partners
40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 | San Diego Business Journal
2022 Awards
“Safe Parks for All: Launch of ‘Parks After Dark’”
City of San Diego, County of San Diego, and San Diego Parks Foundation
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Press Conference | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Platinum MarCom Award | Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
“Cross Border Express (CBX) Sends Wait Times Packing”
Cross Border Express
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Consumer Products and Services | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Controversy to Inclusivity: Hillel Breaks Ground at UCSD”
Hillel of San Diego
Bronze Bernays Award, Media Relations: Press Conference | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Platinum MarCom Award | Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
“The Impacts of Caregiving on Our Economy”
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Gold AVA Digital Award, Digital Marketing Blog Post | Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
Maddy Kilkenny, Intesa Communications Group, Partner
Finalist, Business Women of the Year | San Diego Business Journal
Margie Newman, Intesa Communications Group, Founding Partner
Communicator of the Year | ABC San Diego
2021 Awards
“SBCS Creates National Model for Child Migrant Shelter”
South Bay Community Services (SBCS)
Silver Bernays Award, Crisis Communications | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Raising the Profile of San Diego Parks Foundation’s First Executive Director”
San Diego Parks Foundation
Bronze Bernays Award: Press Conference | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
“Riverside City College: Where Tradition Brightens Tomorrow”
Riverside City College
2020 Awards
“Elevating Profile of National Healthcare Disaster Expert”
Individdual Client
Bronze Bernays Award, Executive Communications | PRSA San Diego & Imperial Counties
“South Bay Community Services (SBCS)”
South Bay Community Services
2019 Awards
“Palomar College Makes it Possible”
Palomar College
Silver Bernays Award, Integrated Marketing Campaign | PRSA San Diego and Imperial Counties
Goldd MarCom Award, Integrated Marketing Campaign | Association of Marketing andd Communication Professionals
2018 Awards
Margie Newman, Intesa Communications Group, Founding Partner
Communicator of the Year | ABC San Diego
2017 Awards
Maddy Kilkenny, Intesa Communications Group, Partner
40 Under 40 | San Diego Metro Magazine
Margie Newman, Intesa Communications Group, Founding Partner
Finalist, Business Women of the Year (Small Company Category) | San Diego Business Journal
2016 Awards
Margie Newman, Intesa Communications Group, Founding Partner
40 Under 40 | San Diego Metro Magazine