ICF International is recognized consistently for the quality
and impact of our services. The prestigious awards we
have received are a testament to our commitment to excellence
and the high quality work of our distinguished staff.
In 2007, ICF International received the Helios HR Apollo Award™ for excellence in employee growth and professional development. The firm won in the Large Company category, competing with other companies whose employees number more than 1,000. Sponsored by Helios HR and the Washington, D.C., area chapters of the Society for Human Resources Management, the awards recognize organizations that promote a continuous learning environment as part of their organizational culture.
Also in 2007, ICF received a CARE (Companies as Responsive Employers) Award from Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS). NVFS honors companies that provide work environments catering to the needs of working families. ICF is one of only 12 companies in the region to receive the honor in recognition of our family friendly policies.
Washingtonian magazine selected ICF International among the "Great Places to Work" in the Washington, D.C., area in 2005 and 2001.
|
|
In addition, ICF International received an Honorable Mention from Consulting Magazine in its November/December 2004 article, "Best Firms to Work For, 2004." Based on a survey of U.S.-based consultants, the magazine placed the company in the top 10 among 38 firms in four major categories:
- Meeting Client Needs
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Programs for Personal Health, Well Being, and Comfort
- Flexible Work Arrangements
The article states, "ICF International employees say that they have a think-tank approach to consulting. They say that their work has a broader impact on the public and environment due to the type of energy and environmental advice they provide. Benefits include massages, nursing rooms for returning mothers, and flexible work arrangements."
In its 2006 survey, Consulting Magazine ranked ICF in the top 10 among 32 firms for work hours, travel, and "How Valuable is Your Mentor?"
In 2007, ICF International was ranked 34th among Washington Business Journal's 50 Fastest Growing Companies and 43rd in CRN magazine's FastGrowth100. Washington SmartCEO honored ICF Chairman and CEO Sudhakar Kesavan as one of 2007's Future 50, the magazine’s honor to chief executives of the Washington metropolitan area's fastest growing companies.
In addition, ICF was selected as a finalist
for Contractor of the Year (2007) in the Greater
Washington Government Contractor Awards in the mid-sized
firm category. The award recognizes companies that have made
outstanding contributions during the past year to their employees,
the government contracting industry, and the U.S. government.
The company was ranked among the "75 Largest Consulting
Firms in the World" by Consultants News (2004).
In 2002, an Award of Appreciation was presented to ICF International
by the U.S. Department of Labor in recognition of continued
commitment to equal employment
opportunity in the workplace.
ICF International regularly receives a variety of awards for
the excellence of its consulting work. These are listed
by category below. In addition, our corporate information
materials are highly recognized for their clarity and quality
within the communications and public relations fields.
The Hermes Creative Awards, administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, recognized our 2007 corporate holiday card with a Gold Award for design. ICF
International's corporate brochure, annual
reports, Perspectives quarterly
report, and corporate Web site have
been recognized for excellence in marketing and communications.
The annual report was named a
finalist for Best Annual Report in the American Business
Awards in 2006.
In 2007, the Communicator Awards recognized our campaign and brochure, "Shaping the Future of Emergency Management and Homeland Security," with an Honorable Mention in the Business to Business brochure category and in the Campaign category for the brochure, panels, and other promotional materials.
In 2006, the Communicator Awards recognized
the annual report with three Awards
of Distinction and an Honorable Mention. The 2005
Communicator Awards competition recognized the annual
report and corporate brochure for
industry excellence in Print Media communication, awarding
both with Awards of Distinction, as well as a Crystal
Award of Excellence in the Business to Business Brochure
category and an Honorable Mention for Brochure Photography.
The 2004 Communicator Awards competition recognized ICF
International's corporate Web site with
four awards, including the Crystal Award of Excellence
for Overall Web Site, an Award of Distinction for Writing/Web
Copy, and an Honorable Mention for the Web Site Home
Page. The Talent Development
Program intranet site,
accessible to staff, received a 2004 Communicator Print
Media Award of Distinction in the Web Site/Intranet category.
The MarCom
Creative Awards, part of the Communicator
Awards, one of the largest,
oldest, and most respected competitions in the communications
field, recognized our annual report in 2005 with Gold
Awards in three categories for design and corporate presentation.
In 2004 our entries received two Platinum Awards (trophy
above), three Gold Finalist Awards, and an Honorable Mention.
In 2005, the corporate brochure was
named a finalist
for Best Marketing or Sales Brochure or Kit in the American
Business Awards. The brochure also received
a 2004 Thoth
Award, the highest honor, from the National
Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
(PRSA). The competition recognizes the premier public
relations programs or components produced in the Washington,
D.C., metropolitan area, and encourages continued excellence
in the field. The brochure also received a Galaxy
Award for excellence
in product and service marketing and
the Web site received an iNOVA
Award honoring the best
corporate Web sites in 2004
from MerComm.
Also in 2004, the annual report received
an Honorable Mention and the corporate
Web site received an Award of Merit in the 2004
Best in Virginia Awards from the Richmond, Virginia,
chapter of the International
Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
In
addition, ICF International was selected as a finalist
for Best Web Site in the 2004 Midas
Awards, which
recognizes financial services communications on a global
basis. In addition, the Web site was recognized with a
Standard
of Excellence award from the Web
Marketing Association (2004) for
Outstanding Achievement in Website Development and was
named a finalist
for Best Corporate Web Site in the American
Business Awards (2003).
 |
ENERGY AWARDS |
|
- M&A Award
Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) (2007)
ICF International was recognized for completing two strategic acquisitions to strengthen the firm's consulting practice in energy, environmental policy and climate change strategy. ICF acquired Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc. (EEA), which specializes in energy market analyses, modeling, transportation and energy technology, and environmental advisory services. ICF also acquired Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc. (SH&E), one of the world’s largest air transport consultancies, combining SH&E’s 40 years of expertise in aviation with ICF’s leadership in climate change strategies, including addressing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from airport expansion projects. EBJ solicited the environmental industry via e-mail, Web site, and word-of-mouth for nominations for the awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays, and winners were determined by a committee of EBJ staff and an editorial advisory board.
-
 Best Carbon Advisory Company—2nd year in a row
Environmental Finance Magazine (December 2007-January 2008)
Selected through a survey of nearly 1,000 companies. Awards in two categories:
- Best Advisor for North American greenhouse gas markets
- Best Advisor Runner Up for Kyoto project credits
-
Silver Medal for Business Achievement
Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) (2006)
In the category Large Firms (over $100M), ICF was honored for staking out a leading global position as a consultancy providing strategic services designed to help businesses, governments, and other parties address their climate change issues in an increasingly "carbon constrained" world. EBJ solicited the environmental industry via e-mail, Web site, and word-of-mouth for nominations for the awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays, and winners were determined by a committee of EBJ staff and an editorial advisory board.
-
 Best Carbon Advisory Company
Environmental Finance Magazine (December 2006-January 2007)
Selected through a survey of about 2,000 companies. Awards in three categories:
- Best Advisor for the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme
- Best Advisor for North American greenhouse gas markets
- Best Advisor Runner Up for Kyoto project credits
- Honorable Mention—Best
Advisor on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Environmental
Finance Magazine (December 2005-January
2006)
Selected through a survey of more than 1,500
companies asked to nominate leading
advisors in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
allowances,
weather derivates, and renewable energy certificates.
- Merit Award
Association of Energy Services Professionals
International (AESP) (2001)
Awarded to ICF International and California's
Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a far-reaching
air conditioner replacement program.
|
|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS |
|
|
In 2004, ICF International was ranked by Washington Business Journal as the 2nd largest environmental consultant in the Washington, D.C., area based on billings.
- M&A Award
Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) (2007)
ICF International was recognized for completing two strategic acquisitions to strengthen the firm's consulting practice in energy, environmental policy and climate change strategy. ICF acquired Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc. (EEA), which specializes in energy market analyses, modeling, transportation and energy technology, and environmental advisory services. ICF also acquired Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc. (SH&E), one of the world’s largest air transport consultancies, combining SH&E’s 40 years of expertise in aviation with ICF’s leadership in climate change strategies, including addressing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from airport expansion projects. EBJ solicited the environmental industry via e-mail, Web site, and word-of-mouth for nominations for the awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays, and winners were determined by a committee of EBJ staff and an editorial advisory board.
- Best Carbon Advisory Company—2nd year in a row
Environmental Finance Magazine (December 2007-January 2008)
Selected through a survey of nearly 1,000 companies. Awards in two categories:
- Best Advisor for North American greenhouse gas markets
- Best Advisor Runner Up for Kyoto project credits
-
Silver Medal for Business Achievement
Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) (2006)
In the category Large Firms (over $100M), ICF was honored for staking out a leading global position as a consultancy providing strategic services designed to help businesses, governments, and other parties address their climate change issues in an increasingly "carbon constrained" world. EBJ solicited the environmental industry via e-mail, Web site, and word-of-mouth for nominations for the awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays, and winners were determined by a committee of EBJ staff and an editorial advisory board.
- Best Carbon Advisory Company
Environmental Finance Magazine (December 2006-January 2007)
Selected through a survey of about 2,000 companies. Awards in three categories:
- Best Advisor for the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme
- Best Advisor for North American greenhouse gas markets
- Best Advisor Runner Up for Kyoto project credits
- Honorable Mention—Best Advisor
on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Environmental
Finance Magazine (December 2005-January
2006)
Selected through a survey of more than 1,500
companies asked to nominate leading
advisors in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
allowances, weather derivates, and renewable
energy certificates.
- NASA Civil Service/Contractor Team
Award
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) (2004)
Awarded to the Perchlorate Evaluation Team, which provided an independent analysis
of the risks of perchlorate to human health and presented results to the White
House and the National Academy of Sciences.
- OSDBU Director’s
Award
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
(OSDBU) (2004)
Presented to ICF International in appreciation
for the firm’s continued support and
100 percent subcontracting rate in 2003.
- Best Workplaces for Commuters
Commuter
Choice Leadership Initiative,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Awarded during National Transportation Week
2002 to recognize employers who offer significant
commuter benefits as models for businesses
across the country and meet the EPA and DOT's
National Standard of Excellence.
- First
Annual Fairfax County Business Recycling Awards
Business Recycling Committee of Fairfax County,
Virginia
Awarded on Earth Day 2002 for outstanding achievement
in promoting and supporting recycling efforts
at our headquarters
office in Fairfax, Virginia.
- NASA Agency Wide Honor Award
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (2002)
Awarded to the NASA Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Core Team, which was responsible for helping NASA develop EMS strategies at three centers: Glenn Research Station, Johnson Space Center, and Stennis Space Center.
- NASA Headquarters Honor Award
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) (2001)
First recipient of an award as part of a civil service/contractor team, awarded to the NASA Environmental Management
Systems (EMS) Core Team, which was responsible
for helping NASA develop EMS strategies at three
centers: Glenn Research Station, Johnson Space
Center, and Stennis Space Center.
- White House "Closing the Circle" Award
White House Task Force on
Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention
and Recycling, U.S. Office of the Federal Environmental
Executive (2001)
Awarded to the Environmental Management Systems
(EMS) Team for outstanding environmental
stewardship work. The EMS was tested at Glenn
Research Center, Johnson Space Center, and
Stennis Space Center.
- ENERGY STAR Building
Award
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(2001)
Awarded to our Los
Angeles, California, office for excellence
in energy-efficiency performance throughout
the building.
|
|
 |
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
|
- Outstanding Achievement from the
Defense Industry (2nd Place)
Network
Centric Warfare (NCW) Awards, Institute
for Defense and Government Advancement (2005)
Awarded for work in Sense and Respond Logistics for the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Force Transformation.
- David Packard Excellence in Acquisition
Award
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) (2004)
Awarded for the DOD
EMALL, a Web-based marketplace. Hosted by the U.S. Defense
Logistics Agency to recognize significant contributions that have demonstrated
exemplary innovations and applications of best acquisition practices.
- E-Gov Explorer Award
E-Gov Government Solutions Center (2003)
Awarded for Grants
Management System developed for the Office
of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
- Golden Link Award
Air Force Communications and Electronics
Association (AFCEA) (2003)
Awarded for Domestic
Emergency Response Information Service (DERIS)
developed for the U.S. Federal Emergency Management
Agency and U.S. Department of Defense.
- First Place, ArcPad Software Application
ESRI (2003)
Awarded for Electronic
Site Monitor, a wireless
electronic data logging system for handheld
PDAs that makes it easy for environmental field
scientists to locate sampling locations and
gather data for groundwater data sampling,
storage, and reporting.
- Finalist, Excellence
in Government Award
Federal Chief Information Officers Council
(2002)
Awarded for Grants
Management System as part of a team providing
services to the Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice.
- Excellence Award
Society for Technical Communication, Washington,
D.C. chapter (2002)
Awarded for GreenWorks Gazette CD-ROM for Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection, 2000-2001
competition.
-
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business
Communicators (2001)
Awarded for PA
SiteFinder, online database of brownfields
developed for Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection.
- Hammer Award
National Performance Review, federal study for
more effective government led by former U.S.
Vice President Al Gore (2000)
Awarded for Chicago Pile 5 Research Reactor
Large-Scale Demonstration and Deployment Project
as part of a team providing services to Argonne
National Laboratories, U.S. Department of Energy.
The Hammer Award was created to recognize
government teams that show real innovation either
by putting customers first, empowering employees,
cutting red tape, or achieving results American
citizens care about.
- USA Today Hot Site
Presented at the 2000 World Economic Forum
in Davos, Switzerland for development of United
Nations Global Compact Web site.
- Quick Strike Award
International Finance Corporation (IFC) (2000)
Awarded for Blue Sheet System, a Lotus
Notes workflow application developed for IFC.
- Planning Technology Award
National Capital Planning Commission (2000)
Awarded for electronic database and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) application for
historic preservation in Washington, D.C.
- Merit Award
Society for Technical Communication, Washington,
DC chapter (2000)
Awarded for assistance in developing QuickScope
software for ENERGY STAR® Buildings
Commercial Real Estate Program, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business Communicators
(1999)
Awarded for program marketing tool kit
CD-ROM
developed for U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's ENERGY STAR® Homes
program.
|
|
|
SOCIAL
PROGRAMS AWARDS |
|
- Outstanding Contractor Award
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2007)
Awarded for support of the Children's Bureau as part of the
Child Welfare Information Gateway contract that provides comprehensive information clearinghouse services to child welfare professionals.
- Gold Award
American Association of Webmasters (2006)
Awarded to Child Welfare Information Gateway Web site, developed by ICF Caliber for the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. The site connects child welfare—including adoption and other related professionals—to timely and essential information on topics ranging from child abuse prevention to adoption.
|
|
|
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS |
|
In 2002, ICF International
was ranked number one in government and social
education public relations by the Council of
PR Firms. ICF International also was ranked as the
thirteenth largest public
relations firm in the nation and second largest
in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Awards
for City of San José Clean 'N Green
Recycling Campaign
Awards for U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's ENERGY
STAR® Homes
program
Awards for U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's ENERGY
STAR® Buildings
program
Awards for U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's lead awareness program, "Runs
Better Unleaded"
Awards for Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Land Recycling
Program
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business Communicators
(2005), IABC Washington, DC, Chapter
Awarded in Print Category to ICF International and U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency for the Head
Start campaign: "Lead
Poisoning Prevention Campaign."
- Crystal
Awards of Excellence (2003)
Communicator Awards—Video Competition
Awarded for a video news release (VNR) produced
as part of a statewide renewable
energy public awareness campaign for the
California Energy Commission.
- Top Public Relations
Rankings (2002)
Council
of PR Firms
Ranked number one in government and in social
education public relations and as the thirteenth
largest public relations firm in the nation
and second largest in the Washington, D.C.,
metropolitan area.
- Bronze Telly Award
(2002)
Awarded for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
video, "Climate Change, Wildlife, and
Wetlands."
- Bronze Telly Award (2002)
Awarded for U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) video, "Welcome
to the Neighborhood."
- Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation
Public Relations Society of America (2001)
Awarded for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
video, "Climate Change, Wildlife, and
Wetlands: A Tool Kit for Teachers and Interpreters."
- Bronze
Telly Award
(1999)
Awarded for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
training video, "Natural Gas STAR Program
for Production Companies."
- Best in Virginia Award of Merit
Virginia International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for Pennsylvania 21st Century Environment
Commission report.
|
|
|
ICF International
was recognized with the following awards for work
performed for the City
of San José Clean 'N Green Recycling
Campaign:
|
- Crystal
Awards of Excellence (2003)
Communicator Awards—
Audio Competition
Awarded for two radio commercials produced for
the City
of San José Clean 'N Green Recycling
Campaign.
- Award of Distinction
(2003)
Communicator Awards—
Print Media Competition
Awarded in design/program guide category for
the "City
of San José Recycling Guide."
- Award of Distinction
(2003)
Communicator Awards—
Print Media Competition
Awarded in writing/feature article category
for City of San José Environmental Services
Department feature story, "Commingled
Recycling: The City of San José enters
the mix with new split-body collection trucks";
MSW Management (May/June 2002).
- PRism Award
Public Relations Society of America
- Los Angeles Chapter (2002)
Awarded for City
of San José Environmental Services
Department feature story, "Commingled
Recycling: The City of San José enters
the mix with new split-body collection trucks"; MSW
Management (May/June 2002).
- PRism Award of Excellence
Public Relations Society of America - Los
Angeles Chapter (2002)
Awarded for City
of San José Environmental Services
Department Multi-family Dwelling and Single
Family Dwelling Recycling Guides, "It's
Easy to Make a Difference."
- PRism Award of Excellence
Public Relations Society of America -
Los Angeles Chapter (2002)
Awarded for City
of San José Environmental Services
Department logo, "Clean 'n Green San
José:
Services with Curb Appeal."
|
|
| ICF International was recognized with the following awards
for work performed for the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR
Homes program: |
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business Communicators
(1999)
Awarded for program marketing tool kit
CD-ROM.
- Best in Virginia Award of Merit
Virginia International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for program marketing tool kit CD-ROM.
- Best in Virginia Award of Merit
Virginia International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for builder brochure.
|
|
| ICF International was recognized with the following awards
for work performed for the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR
Buildings
program: |
- Award of Excellence
Society of Technical Communicators (2000)
Awarded for commercial real estate program
marketing brochure.
- Best in Virginia Honorable Mention
Virginia International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for hospitality Web site press kit.
- Best in Virginia Honorable Mention
Virginia International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for "Partners in Promotion"
mailer.
|
|
|
ICF International was recognized
with the following awards for work performed for
the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's lead awareness
program, "Runs Better Unleaded":
|
- Creativity
in Public Relations Award (CIPRA)
Inside PR (2000)
- Thoth Award of Excellence for Nonprofit
Program
Public Relations Society of America (1999)
Awarded for public service announcement.
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business Communicators
(1999)
Awarded for poster.
- Best in Virginia Award of Merit
Virginia International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for poster.
- MOBIUS Advertising Award (2000)
Awarded for cinema advertising.
- Mercury Award
MerComm (2000)
Awarded for cinema advertising.
|
|
| ICF International was recognized with the following awards
for work performed for the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Land
Recycling Program: |
- Silver Inkwell Award of Excellence
International Association of Business Communicators
Awarded for 1999 annual report.
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business
Communicators (1999)
Awarded for marketing outreach booklet.
- Best in Virginia Award of Excellence
Virginia International Association of
Business Communicators (1999)
Awarded for marketing outreach booklet.
- Silver Inkwell Award of Merit
International Association of Business Communicators
(2001)
Awarded for PA
SiteFinder, PADEP's online database of
brownfields.
|
|
|
TRANSPORTATION
AWARDS |
|
|
|
|
