Awards and honors

What are we most proud of at Integral? Our work with clients. But we’re also really proud to see our client work — and our teammates — recognized in the industry. And we’re only five and-a-half years old! Here’s to more great collaborations ahead.

Integral awards

PRNEWS Agency Elite 100 | 2024
For the 4th consecutive year, PRNEWS named Integral as one of the top 100 most innovative PR & communications firms in the business. Noted: our work creating engaging, digital workplaces that go beyond the intranet and integrated ecosystems of digital channels for internal communication.

Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces | 2023
In 2023, Integral was named to Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces list, which honors companies that have created exceptional workplaces and culture.

 

PRNEWS Agency Elite 100 | 2023
Integral was named one of the top 100 most innovative PR & communications firms in the business, with PRNEWS noting our Integral Index which measures employee sentiment and engagement on a range of topics and issues.

Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards | 2022
Integral was named as a finalist for our intranet series on the US Chips Act legislative developments for our client, Lam Research.

PRNEWS Agency Elite 100 | 2022
For the second consecutive year, Integral was named one of the top 100 most innovative PR & communications firms in the business.

Congrats to our client Dan Nestle of LIXIL, who won the 2022 Page Up Innovation Award for a communications campaign that used marketing technology to generate more than 1.6M impressions and drive brand awareness.

Ragan Video, Virtual & Visual Awards | 2021
Integral won the category for Best Employee Communications Design on behalf of its client Lam Research. The winning entry featured designs for multiple elements of Lam’s employee Pride Month campaign.

Ragan Employee Communications Awards | 2021
Integral earned Honorable Mention for its change communications program on behalf of its client IBM. 

Institute of Internal Communications Agency of the Year | 2021
Integral was named Agency of the Year for its overall impact on client work and contributions to the field of employee communications.

PRNEWS Agency Elite 100 | 2021
Integral was named one of the top 100 most innovative PR & communications firms in the business.

 

Individual honors

Maine PR Council Golden Arrow Award  | 2023

John Buchholz, Director, Communications & Strategy has been recognized by the Maine PR Council with their Golden Arrow Award for his work on behalf of Lam Research.

Ragan’s Communicators of the Year Awards | 2023

John Buchholz, our Director, Communications & Strategy has been recognized as a Communications Writer of the Year for his work revitalizing a dormant website for PR execs and crafted timely updates on the semiconductor industry for internal readers.

Ragan’s Communicators of the Year Awards | 2023

Crystal Jeffs, our Vice President, Employee Experience & Operations has been recognized as a Dynamic Doer for her work on many accounts, planning a leader summit, working with luxury fashion clients, coaching and mentoring her direct reports and more.

PR Week Dashboard 25 | 2022

Ethan McCarty, Founder and CEO of Integral, was named one of the 25 most influential people in communications technology, representing the enterprises that are shaping the tech stack.

Ragan Top Women in Communications Rising Star | 2022

Taylor Shawver, Integral’s Vice President, Strategy & Culture, was recognized as a Rising Star; awarded to those whose dedication and contributions to the communications industry are making a significant impact in their day-to-day job, career and advancing the profession.

PRSA New York 15 Under 35 | 2022
Shantel Risher, a Client Relationship Manager at Integral, was recognized for being an emerging leader; one who is paving the way for an exciting and more inclusive future in the industry and beyond.

Institute for Public Relations Trustee | 2022

Ethan McCarty, Founder and CEO of Integral, was named a Trustee of the Institute for Public Relations and Director of Organizational Communications Research Commission, recognizing his contributions to the field of employee communications research.

PRNEWS Top Women Awards Rising Star | 2022
Taylor Shawver, Integral’s Vice President, Strategy & Culture, awarded to those individuals making an impact on their organization, whether that’s leading the brand out of a crisis, breaking into new markets, engaging a new audience or mentoring other colleagues.

Switchboard Kindess at Work Honor Roll | 2022

Kari McLean, Integral’s Senior Manager, Content & Marketing, was named to this inaugural list, which recognizes employees who exemplify empathy for their colleagues.