The Academy for the Interactive & Visual Arts, an invitation-only organization composed of professionals in media, communications, marketing and advertising, recognized Blue Door Consulting with 12 2026 Communicator Awards. The Oshkosh-based agency's work was chosen from a field of more than 3,000 entries submitted from around the world.
“Helping our clients achieve their goals remains our top priority,” Co-founder/Consultant Heidi Strand said. “The Communicator Awards provide an opportunity to reflect on our work and gain perspective from industry professionals who understand the craft behind driving results.”
Now in its 32nd year, the Communicator Awards celebrates excellence in marketing and communications across a wide range of categories. Entries are evaluated by a jury of respected professionals from throughout the communications industry. The program’s highest recognition, the Award of Excellence, honors work that represents the best in the field. The Award of Distinction recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity, effectiveness and innovation. In 2026, Blue Door Consulting earned three Awards of Excellence and nine Awards of Distinction.
Blue Door Consulting entries for brand playbook and print content received Awards of Excellence. Brand playbook, social responsibility, logo, general B2B, virtual tours and corporate communication received Awards of Distinction.
“As a team, we share these awards with our clients,” Co-founder/Consultant Brenda Haines said. “Their commitments to creativity, innovation and collaboration are key ingredients to producing work that resonates with customers and prospects as well as other marketing professionals. We’re truly grateful for their partnerships.”
Awards of Excellence
Client: ALC | Project: Brand Playbook
Client: ThedaCare | Project: Sources of Strength Report
Client: Werner | Project: Brand Playbook
Awards of Distinction
Client: Collective Reflection | Project: Landing Page
Client: Comenius Academy | Project: Logo
Client: Fox Valley Metrology | Project: Website
Client: New Berlin Plastics | Project: Virtual Tour
Client: Roth Equipment & Supplies | Project: Brand Guidelines
Client: SYNC | Project: Brand Playbook
Client: U.S. Venture | Project: Website
Client: Werner | Project: Brand Announcement Video
Client: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry | Project: Website
About the Communicator Awards
The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring creative excellence in marketing and communications. For more information on these prestigious awards, or to see a complete listing of winners, visit communicatorawards.com.
About Blue Door Consulting
Founded in 2002, Blue Door Consulting has a singular goal: Develop innovative strategies that help clients grow. Each team member shares a passion for creativity and a desire to develop bold strategies that differentiate Blue Door Consulting clients from their competitors. With its “Seize the day. Share the love.” approach, Blue Door Consulting provides brand and design, content marketing, web and digital and design thinking services to more than 600 clients from all across the United States. Clients range from start-ups to Fortune® 500 enterprises crossing sectors and industries. For more information, visit bluedoorconsulting.com.