21 Years of Howell Creative Group's Salvation Army Donations

The team at Howell Creative Group is sending out dozens of fuzzy otters to brighten the holidays for area children. The stuffed otters, from the Virginia Living Museum (VLM), will find loving homes with the help of Salvation Army Santas. “Delivering toys during the holiday season is a company tradition that is now in its 21st year,” said Howell Creative Group President and Creative Director Kathy Howell, who is also president of the board of trustees for the VLM. “Tying in the Museum's brand and signature animal attraction for this year's theme makes our donation even more meaningful. We're happy these will become new best friends for children in our community.”

Howell Creative Group team members cuddle otters bound for area children. (L to R) Row 1: John Thomas, Kandy Baker, Svetlana Gotra. Row 2: Tiffany Reaves, Kathy Howell, Dreama Spence. Row 3: Ariel Zimmerman, Marie Halpin, Christy Keeler. Row 4: Tahitia Banks, Kelsey Sanders.

Lead Historic Triangle class of '03 scholarship winner

Kathy presented the Lead Historic Triangle class of '03 scholarship to recipient Jennifer Stout, class of 2015. Kathy helped develop the Sallie Melvin Memorial Scholarship award honoring their LHT classmate who passed away in 2013. What a beautiful gesture and thing to do - great job, '03!

Design Center Art Show Big Success

The Design Center at New Town was the site of the First Annual Employees Visual Arts Show. The June 20 event included 47 entries, from photographs to paintings to hanging mobiles. “There are some very talented people in this building and it was a treat to see their work,” said Annette Gilbert of TAM Consultants, who helped organize the show. In addition to TAM, building tenants include Guernsey Tingle Architects, FabSuite, Howell Creative Group, Ameriprise Financial and Trust Company of Virginia.

And the winners are, from left: Andy McKinley, “Best of Theme-People;” Kristin Baum, “Best of Theme-Still Life/Nature;” Dale Weiss, “Most Creative/Most Unique;” and Chris Cromer, “Best of Theme-History/Best in Show.”

Howell Creative Group Honored for Foundation at Williamsburg Place Website

Howell Creative Group has won an American Web Design Award for the website they created for the Foundation at Williamsburg Place.

“The new website helps the Foundation get information out to the public about addiction recovery, prevention and awareness. The work they do is so important and we’re proud that our team has been recognized for the website design,” said Kathy Howell, president and creative director of Howell Creative Group.

Pictured with Robin Bledsoe (holding award certificate), executive director of the Foundation at Williamsburg Place, are Howell team members (from left), Christy Keeler, Svetlana Gotra, Tiffany Reaves, Bledsoe, Kathy Howell and John Thomas.

Howell Creative Group Honored With National Award For Williamsburg Land Conservancy Website

Howell Creative Group has received a Gold-level Go Green Advertising Award for the Williamsburg Land Conservancy (WLC) website they created. Go Green is the nation’s premier awards program that exclusively recognizes outstanding creativity and quality in advertising and marketing with an environmentally conscientious theme.

“We are proud to work with Williamsburg Land Conservancy,” said Kathy Howell, president and creative director of Howell Creative Group. “And we’re very happy that a panel of professional marketers selected our WLC work as part of the top 15% in the country.”

Left to right, Svetlana Gotra and Kelsey Biro Sanders, both of Howell Creative Group; Caren Schumacher, executive director, WLC; WLC board member Joe Harrow (president, Middle Peninsula Insurance); Kathy Howell, president and creative director, Howell Creative Group; and John Thomas of Howell Creative Group.

Howell Creative Group Completes United Way Small Business Campaign Pledge

Howell Creative Group recently completed its United Way small business campaign pledge with 100% staff participation, which triggered a one-to-one donation match from the firm. Howell staff members are pictured with United Way Executive Director Sharon Gibson-Ellis and Relationship Manager Katie Schubert. 

From left, Tahitia Banks, John Thomas, Kathy Howell, Tiffany Reaves, Gilson-Ellis, Kelsey Biro Sanders, Svetlana Gotra, Schubert, Christy Keeler and Marie Halpin.

Howell Creative Group Wins American Advertising Federation Award for Whitley’s Designs

Howell Creative Group has been honored with a Silver American Advertising Federation Award for the marketing materials they created for Whitley’s Peanut Factory. Included are brochures and business cards plus labeling and a display box for Whitley’s new “Grab ‘N’ Go’s” specialty products.

“We love working with great local companies like Whitley’s,” says Kathy Howell, president and creative director of Howell Creative Group. “Our goal, of course, is to help them promote their product line and attract new customers. Winning an award for our work is a welcome bonus.”

With award-winning marketing materials in hand, Howell Creative Group team members flank Todd Smith, president of Whitley’s Peanut Factory. From left: Kathy Howell, Kelsey Biro Sanders, Mr. Smith (holding award), John Thomas and Christy Keeler.

Howell Creative Group's Custom K-cup Holder!

We hope you'll come see us soon, and check out the awesome Etch A-Sketch K-cup holder! Kandy's incredible creation for our office guests.

HONORED WITH 2013 ANGEL TREE AWARD

With 20 years of donating stuffed toys during the holidays under our belt, it's safe to say we don't do it for the recognition. That said, it was a pleasant surprise to receive an Angel Tree Award from The Salvation Army!

Design Center donates to Toys for Tots

Our Toys for Tots donations boxes have been picked up! Thank you to all that participated!