Recognition & Excellence

Awards

Celebrating decades of industry recognition for outstanding achievement in public relations, event management, communications, and leadership. A showcase of the honors, accolades, and industry recognition earned over the years.

More Agency & Leadership Recognition

2025
Smart Meetings
Smart Women in Meetings: Stellar Performer Award
Awarded to: Danielle Dickinson, CMP

The Smart Women in Meetings: Stellar Performer Award recognizes women whose leadership, creativity, and dedication positively impact the meetings industry. Honorees are celebrated for their ability to innovate, lead, and inspire, and serve as role models for future generations. Danielle received this honor for her impact and commitment to the industry.

2024
Smart Meetings
Smart Women in Meetings: Entrepreneur Award
Awarded to: Wendy Spivak

The Smart Women in Meetings: Entrepreneur Award honors women whose entrepreneurial spirit drives them to innovate, lead, and inspire within the meetings industry. Wendy received this prestigious recognition for her impact and leadership in the field.

2023
Joe Andruzzi Foundation
Game Changers Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish & Wendy Spivak

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s Game Changers Award recognizes individuals and companies for their work and dedication to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation.

2023
MassBay Community College
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The MassBay Community College Distinguished Service Award is a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the college community. Sandy received this award for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing the college’s mission and values.

2023
Boston Business Journal
Power 50: Movement Makers
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The Boston Business Journal’s Power 50: Movement Makers honors professionals in Greater Boston who are driving change and advancing equity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives to strengthen the region’s business community.

2021
The SABRE Awards North America
Superior Achievement in Branding Reputation and Engagement
Awarded to: The Castle Group

The SABRE Awards (Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation & Engagement) are the world's largest public relations awards, recognizing campaigns, agencies, and organizations that demonstrate excellence in strategic communications, creativity, and business impact.

2021
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Small Business of the Year Champion Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The Boston Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Awards celebrate the vision, resilience, and impact of leading small businesses. Sandy was honored with the Small Business Champion Award for her leadership and commitment to the business community.

2018
Women’s Business Enterprise
Hall of Fame Trailblazer Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The WBE Trailblazer Award honors women who demonstrate outstanding leadership and achievement, while actively supporting and encouraging other women in business. Recipients are recognized for paving the way for future women entrepreneurs and serving as role models in their communities.

2018
Enterprising Women Magazine
Enterprising Women of the Year
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The WBENC WBE Star Award recognizes women business owners for their leadership in local business communities, their inspiration to other entrepreneurs, and their success in guiding certified women‑owned businesses.

2017
PR Daily
Non-profit PR Awards
Awarded to: The Castle Group

PR Daily’s Non-profit PR Awards honor the groundbreaking work and powerful storytelling that advance the missions of nonprofit organizations.

2017
Boston Business Journal
Corporate Citizenship Award: Top Corporate-Nonprofit Partnership
Awarded to: The Castle Group

The Boston Business Journal’s Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding corporate responsibility and community engagement, strengthening the communities they serve. Castle earned this honor for its impactful partnership with WriteBoston (now Word Powered).

2017
Tomorrow’s Women Today
Woman of the Year Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The "Woman of the Year Award" recognizes prominent female leaders who go above and beyond to support Tomorrow’s Women TODAY members and advance the organization’s mission. Honorees serve as both mentors and advocates, inspiring and empowering the community.

2016
Public Relations Global Network
Best Practice Awards: Agency Collaboration
Awarded to: The Castle Group

PRGN’s Best Practice Awards recognize exceptional, innovative public relations campaigns and tactics from some of the industry’s leading PR agencies.

2016
Public Relations Global Network
Best Practice Awards: B2B Communications
Awarded to: The Castle Group

PRGN’s Best Practice Awards recognize exceptional, innovative public relations campaigns and tactics from some of the industry’s leading PR agencies.

2016
Public Relations Global Network
Best Practice Awards: Consumer Communications
Awarded to: The Castle Group

PRGN’s Best Practice Awards recognize exceptional, innovative public relations campaigns and tactics from some of the industry’s leading PR agencies.

2016
Public Relations Global Network
Best Practice Awards: Event Management
Awarded to: The Castle Group

PRGN’s Best Practice Awards recognize exceptional, innovative public relations campaigns and tactics from some of the industry’s leading PR agencies.

2016
Publicity Club of New England
Bell Ringer Award
Awarded to: The Castle Group

This prestigious award celebrates the most outstanding PR and marketing campaigns, showcasing the creativity, strategic thinking, and measurable impact that define the best of New England’s communications industry.

2013
March of Dimes
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Humanitarian Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Humanitarian Award, presented by the March of Dimes Massachusetts Chapter at its 75th Anniversary Gala, honors individuals for their dedicated service and commitment to advancing the organization’s mission.

2008
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WEBNC)
Enterprise Star Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The Enterprise Star Award is the nation’s premier recognition for excellence among women-owned businesses. It honors outstanding leaders from across the country, each representing a regional partner organization for their impact in local business communities and their respective fields.

2006
Center for Women & Enterprise
Rising Star Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated success while fostering economic opportunity. The honorees embody the strength, vision, and determination of women everywhere who are working to uplift the world—and they represent the very reason CWE strives to make a difference in the lives of all it serves.

1999
Boston Business Journal
40 Under 40 Award
Awarded to: Sandy Lish

The 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate forty rising stars in the local business community who have made a mark in their companies, industries, and neighborhoods—all before turning 40. These dynamic professionals—executives, innovators, and entrepreneurs—embody the region’s next generation of business leadership.