Accolades
Merestone has been honored with dozens of industry awards for successful film and video creation, animation, special effects, graphic design, décor, entertainment and marketing. The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, AZ Big Media and Rotary Club of Scottsdale have also recognized co-owners, Ted and Camille Hill, for their civic and business achievements.
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2015
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Television Placement
“30 Second Commercial” – Newborhood.com
TELLY AWARD
Bronze
Use of Animation
“Graphic Novel Opening” – Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Single Spot
“30 Second Commercial” – Newborhood.com
2014
APS AZTEC AWARD
Silver
Best Television Advertising
Arizona National Livestock Show
LEGACY AWARD
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
Camille Hill
50 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN ARIZONA BUSINESS
AZ Big Media
Camille Hill
2013
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Digital Video Creation/Animation
“Don’t Stop”
AURORA AWARD
Gold
Use of Special Effects/Animation
“Don’t Stop”
AURORA AWARD
Gold
Company Meeting/Conference
“Think Global”
VEMA AWARD
Platinum
Film/Video/TV Production
“Through the Lens of Fraud” – Early Warning
ROTARY CLUB OF SCOTTSDALE
Contribution to Rotary Park
Unity Plaza
Corporate Giving
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Distinction
Direct Marketing Video
“Kiosk Loop” – Energy Plus
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Digital Video Creation/Animation
“Think Global”
AURORA AWARD
Gold
Use of Special Effects/Animation
“Seacret Agent” – Seacret Direct
THE 300 CLUB
Gift of Love
Rotary International
Corporate Giving
VEMA AWARD
Platinum
Design & Print
“Early Warning Summit Event Collateral” – Early Warning
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Special Effects Animation
“Don’t Stop”
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Distinction
Corporate Image
“Emma Stone Introduction” – Revlon
2012
DAVEY AWARD
Silver
Corporate Image
“Emma Stone Introduction” – Revlon
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Video/Film/Internal Communication
“Fueling the Ages” – Early Warning
ACCOLADE AWARD
Award of Merit
Corporate/Employee Communication
“Fueling the Ages” – Early Warning
VEMA AWARD
Platinum
Film/Video/TV Production
“Follow Your Dreams”
VEMA AWARD
Platinum
Film/Video/TV Production
“Light It Up!” – Independence Energy
HERMES CREATIVE AWARD
Platinum
Product Launch
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
HERMES CREATIVE AWARD
Gold
Employee Communications
“Light It Up!” – Independence Energy
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Excellence
Corporate Image
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
PIXIE AWARD
Platinum
Animation
“The Game is Changing” – Early Warning
ROTARY CLUB OF SCOTTSDALE
Presidential Award
Camille and Ted Hill
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Honorable Mention
Meeting Open/Close
“Light It Up!” – Independence Energy
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Corporate Image
“Fueling the Ages” – Early Warning
TELLY AWARD
Bronze
Employee Communication
“Fueling the Ages” – Early Warning
TELLY AWARD
Platinum
Employee Communication
“Light It Up!” – Independence Energy
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Video/Film/Marketing Product
Product Video
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Merestone
Website/Small Business
ACCOLADE AWARD
Award of Excellence
Sales/Branding/Product Demonstration
“Emma Stone Introduction” – Revlon
VEMA AWARD
Platinum
Film/Video/TV Production
“Fueling the Ages” – Early Warning
VEMA AWARD
Platinum
Film/Video/TV Production
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
HERMES CREATIVE AWARD
Platinum
Employee Communications
“Follow Your Dreams”
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Excellence
Employee Communications
“NYKO Opening Video”
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Distinction
Employee Communications
“Light It Up!” – Independence Energy
PIXIE AWARD
Platinum
Motion Graphics
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Distinction
NonProfit
“You’ve Got A Friend” – Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Corporate Image
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Distinction
Meeting Open/Close
“Follow Your Dreams”
TELLY AWARD
Bronze
Corporate Image
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
SCOTTSDALE AREA CHAMBER
Segner Award
Scottsdale Area Chamber 65th Anniversary
Camille Hill, President – Merestone
2011
DAVEY AWARD
Platinum
Corporate Video
“One Tribe”
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Video/Film/Corporate
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Video/Film/Medical
“iCare” – Scottsdale Healthcare
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Gold
Corporate Image Production
“The Game is Changing” – Early Warning
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Gold
Communications Video
“The Game is Changing” – Early Warning
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Distinction
Corporate Image
“One Tribe”
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Nonprofit Event – $0-$24,999
“Art on the Move” – Mesa Arts Center
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Event Décor
“A Whole New World” – Early Warning
AVA AWARD
Platinum
Video Production/Corporate Image
“Halle Berry Introduction” – Revlon
AVA AWARD
Gold
Video Production/Corporate Image
“iCare” – Scottsdale Healthcare
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Video/Film/Fundraiser
“You’ve Got a Friend” – Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Video/Film/Meeting Open/Close
“I Know a Short Cut!” – Merestone
TELLY AWARD
Bronze
Use of Animation
“A Whole New World” – Early Warning
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Platinum
Corporate Image Production
“One Tribe”
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Distinction
Meeting Open/Close
“A Whole New World” – Early Warning
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Meeting Open/Close
“I Know a Short Cut!” – Merestone
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Corporate Event – $75,000 +
“Reach for the Stars” – Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation Services
AVA AWARD
Gold
Video Production/Medical External
“iCare” – Scottsdale Healthcare
AVA AWARD
Gold
Video Production/Fund Raiser
“You’ve Got a Friend” – Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services
AVA AWARD
Honorable Mention
Video Production/Meeting Open/Close
“Dreams Come True”
2010
AVA AWARD
Gold
Fundraiser Video
“Roosevelt” – Roosevelt Elementary District
AVA AWARD
Platinum
Special Effects/Animation
“A Whole New World” – Early Warning
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Design/Logo
Logo Development – Vitron
BEST OF SCOTTSDALE
Services Allied to Motion Pictures
AVA AWARD
Platinum
Meeting Open/Close
“A Whole New World” – Early Warning
TELLY AWARD
Platinum
Opening Corporate Video
“Moving and Shaking” – Gold Canyon
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Video/Film/Corporate Image
“A Whole New World” – Early Warning
2009
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Excellence
Best Media Marketing
“Time to Call” – Merestone
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Non-Profit Event Under $25,000
“Water & Ice” – Super Bowl Host Committee
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Corporate Event under $25,000
“Night in Morocco” – AAA
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ted Hill, CEO – Merestone
NY FILM FESTIVAL AWARD
Platinum
Film and Video
“Fraud is Not Black and White” – Early Warning
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Entertainment
“Water & Ice” – Super Bowl Host Committee
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Logistical Achievement
“Movin and Shaking” – Gold Canyon
2008
ISES INTERNATIONAL – LOS ANGELES
Best of Show
Best Achievement Logistics
“Water & Ice” – Super Bowl Host Committee
ISES INTERNATIONAL – LOS ANGELES
Best of Show
Best Event Produced for a Corporation
“Fraud” – Early Warning
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Event Marketing Campaign
“The Journey Continues” – Early Warning
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Corporate Event Budget over $25,000
“Fast Forward” – Gold Canyon
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Lighting and Technical Production
“The Journey Continues” – Early Warning
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Corporate Event Budget under $25,000
“A Celebration of Gratitude, and Grandeur” – Xerox
ISES ARIZONA “Zonies”
Best of Show
Best Non-Profit Event Budget under $25,000
“Wine, Dinner & Song” – Meeting Planners International
NY FILM FESTIVAL AWARD
Platinum
Intro – Company/Association Meeting
“Ken Burns – American Film Maker” – Ryland Homes
DAVEY AWARD
Platinum
Employee Communication
“Black and White” – Early Warning
DAVEY AWARD
Platinum
Email Marketing Campaign
“Time to Call” – Merestone
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Marketing Campaign
“Time To Call” – Merestone
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Internal Communication
“Fraud is not Black and White” – Early Warning
MILLENIUM AWARD
Gold
Internal Communication
“Fraud is not Black and White” – Early Warning
MILLENIUM AWARD
Gold
Opening Video/Animation
“Cabo” – Teleperformance
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Meeting Open/Close
“Fraud is Not Black and White” – Early Warning
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Marketing Video
“Time to Call” – Merestone
2007
ACCOLADE AWARD
Award of Excellence
Meeting Kickoff Video/Animation
“Take Off” – Computer Guidance
BLINGY AWARD
Emerald
Infomercial
“Time to Call” – Merestone
CREATIVITY AWARD
Top Honor
AV Presentation
“Fast Forward Meeting” – Gold Canyon
CREATIVITY AWARD
Top Honor
Infomercial
“Ken Burns Opener” – Ryland Homes
MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Award of Excellence
Video Profile
“Ken Burns-American Film Maker” – Ryland Homes
MILLENIUM AWARD
Gold
Video Intro
“Ken Burns-American Film Maker” – Ryland Homes
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Video Open/Close
“Ryland Closing Video” – Ryland Homes
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Video Internal Communication
“Ken Burns Opener” – Ryland Homes
BLINGY AWARD
Diamond
Creative Concept Video
“Ken Burns Opener” – Ryland Homes
BLINGY AWARD
Emerald
Email Marketing
“Take Off” – Computer Guidance
MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Award of Excellence
Stage Design
“Century City Set” – Wells Fargo
MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Award of Excellence
Opening Video
“Believe” – Gold Canyon
MILLENIUM AWARD
Platinum
Internal Communications Video
“Ken Burns-American Film Maker” – Ryland Homes
NY FILM FESTIVAL AWARD
Platinum
Video Open/Close
“National Geographic Opener” – Dewitt Jones
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Video Editing/Animation
“Meeting Open/Close” – Re-Bath
2006
ACCOLADE AWARD
Best of Show
Video Production
“Conference 2006″ – Wells Fargo
AURORA AWARD
Platinum
Animation
“Conference 2006″ – Wells Fargo
MILLENIUM AWARD
Platinum
Introductions
“Internal Speaker” – Wells Fargo
MILLENIUM AWARD
Platinum
Video Open/Close
“National Geographic” – Ryland Homes
TELLY AWARD
Platinum
Video Editing
“National Geographic” – Ryland Homes
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Video Editing
“Periscope/Under the Sea” – Wells Fargo
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Special Effects/Animation
“Periscope/Under the Sea” – Wells Fargo
AURORA AWARD
Platinum
Opening Corporate Video
“Conference 2006″ – Wells Fargo
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Video/Film/Meeting Open/Close
“Wells Fargo Meeting Opener” – Wells Fargo
MILLENIUM AWARD
Gold
Video/Commercial
“Dewitt Jones” – National Geographic
TELLY AWARD
Bronze
Video/Opening Video
“Periscope/Under the Sea” – Wells Fargo
TELLY AWARD
Bronze
Video/Internal Communication
“Periscope/Under the Sea” – Wells Fargo
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Special Occasion
“Shane Doan Special Occasion” – Shane Doan
TOP WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARD
Arizona Women
Camille Hill, President – Merestone
2005
ACCOLADE AWARD
Honorable Mention
Video Production
“Cabo Opener” – Teleperformance
AURORA AWARD
Platinum
Opening Video
“Opener for San Antonio Spurs” – NBA
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Crystal
External Communications
“Cabo” – Teleperformance
MILLENIUM AWARD
Platinum
Video
“New Building Kick-off” – National Bank of Arizona
MILLENIUM AWARD
Gold
Opening Video
“Teleperformance Opener” – Teleperformance
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Opening Corporate Video
“Pendragons” – The Pendragons
WORLDFEST HOUSTON AWARD
Gold Remi
Film Production
“Light Rail Press Release” – Metro Light Rail
AURORA AWARD
Platinum
Video Animation
“Leadership Award” – Wells Fargo
BILLY AWARD
Special Recognition
“Safety Magic in Law Enforcement” – Merestone
DAVEY AWARD
Platinum
Employee Communications
“Cabo” – Teleperformance
HSMAI Award
Special Events Committee
“Member of the Year” – Merestone
NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL AWARD
Platinum
Industrial Theater Module
“CEO Introduction” – National Bank of Arizona
WORLDFEST HOUSTON AWARD
Gold Remi
Meeting Opener
“New Media Awards” – National Bank of Arizona
2004
ACCOLADE AWARD
Award of Excellence
Government Political
“Metro Light Rail” – Metro Light Rail
AURORA AWARD
Platinum
Video Animation
“Opening CEO Entrance” – National Bank of Arizona
CINE AWARD
Golden Eagle
Video Production
“Couture 10yr Celebration” – Couture
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Crystal Award
Video
“Logo Reveal” – NBA
MARCOM AWARD
Gold
Video Profile
“Valley Metro” – Metro Light Rail
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
Special Achievement
Animation/External Communications
“Cardinals Players Introduction” – Arizona Cardinals
TELLY AWARD
Gold
Introduction Opener
“Cardinals Opener” – Arizona Cardinals
ISES INTERNATIONAL
Best of Show
Best Special Effects/Lighting – Merestone
ISES INTERNATIONAL
Best of Show
Best Event Photography/Videography – Merestone
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Distinction
Opening Video
“Beyond” – Merestone
ACCOLADE AWARD
Honorable Mention
Low Budget Corporate
“Couture Celebration” – Couture
COMMUNICATOR AWARD
Award of Distinction
Corporate Video
“Couture 10yr Celebration” – Couture
HSMAI AWARD
Greater Phoenix Chapter
Sponsor of the Year
Merestone
ISES WESTERN EXCELLENCE
Best of Show
Best Fundraiser Non-Profit $25,000-$100,000
Merestone
SCOTTSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Sterling Award
Best Small Business in Scottsdale
Merestone
MARCOM AWARD
Platinum
Opening Video
“CEO Entrance” – Arizona Cardinals
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Opening Video
“CEO Entrance Video” – National Bank of Arizona
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD
Award of Excellence
Opening Video
“Logo Introduction” – National Bank of Arizona
ISES INTERNATIONAL
Best of Show
Best Special Effects
Merestone
AURORA AWARD
Platinum
Opening Video
“Meeting Opener” – Arizona Cardinals
MISCELLANEOUS
SOCIETY OF INCENTIVE TRAVEL
Crystal Award
Merestone
Best Event Delivery
ON THE AIR
Best Production Company
Merestone
1998
