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Department receives one platinum award, three gold awards, and two honorable mentions for publications, branding, community engagement, and video storytelling
Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), has earned six honors in the 2026 MarCom Awards international competition, including one platinum award, three gold awards, and two honorable mentions. The awards recognize excellence in communications, marketing, graphic design, public outreach, and creative storytelling that support Montgomery Planning’s mission of informing and engaging residents in shaping Montgomery County’s future.
Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the MarCom Awards are among the world’s largest and most respected creative competitions, recognizing outstanding achievement by communications and marketing professionals.
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Montgomery Planning’s Communications & Engagement Division leads the department’s public engagement, marketing, digital communications, and branding efforts, helping connect residents, businesses, and stakeholders with planning initiatives and opportunities to participate in the decision-making process.
“These awards highlight the variety of ways Montgomery Planning communicates complex ideas in clear, creative, and accessible formats for every county resident,” said Communications & Engagement Division Chief Chris Peifer. “Whether through creative design, interactive educational tools, or storytelling, each of these projects helps people better understand planning and see themselves reflected in the process. We’re honored that this work has been recognized on an international stage.”
Montgomery Planning’s 2026 MarCom Awards winners are:
Platinum Award
Gold Awards
Honorable Mentions
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- #WeAreWheaton Video Campaign
- Remarkable Montgomery Historic Markers 2026 (Heffner Park and Community Center and Edward U. Taylor School)
“The award-winning projects demonstrate the breadth of Montgomery Planning’s communications and engagement work,” said Montgomery Planning Director Jason K. Sartori. “The division develops technical publications and design resources and creates community-focused branding initiatives, educational programs, and multimedia campaigns that elevate local stories and strengthen the community’s connection to the planning process.”
Established in 2004, the MarCom Awards recognize excellence in marketing and communications while honoring the creativity and dedication of industry professionals. The competition receives thousands of entries annually from organizations, agencies, and creative professionals around the world. MarCom is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, an international organization composed of marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, digital media, and web professionals.
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