 - Featured on the cover of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine November 2009 issue. The cover story, “Public Relations Society of America Convention Comes to San Diego / Local PRSA chapter celebrates 50 years,” recounted significant milestones in San Diego’s history, how PR helped to shape it and the individuals who played a key role.
- Featured in the La Jolla Light “10 Questions” celebrity column December 3, 2009 issue. “Marisa Vallbona’s Career Keeps Her in the Spotlight.”
- Inducted into the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows, a distinction awarded to fewer than 2 percent of PRSA’s 22,000 membership. Fellows, all with at least 20 years of experience, set the gold standard for ethics, excellence and service. 2008
- Featured as Chapter 8 of Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business Can Become a Leader of The Pack, a book about strategies for success by author Donna Fenn, published 2005.
- Featured in the cover story of INC magazine's September 2001 issue. The article, titled "The Declaration of Independents," focused on independent consultants competing against businesses.
- Silver Anvil (the top national award and most highly coveted in the public relations industry) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for Excellence in Marketing Consumer Products Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages for the 7-Eleven campaign promoting the Simpsons movie. 2008
- Silver Anvil for Excellence in Marketing Consumer Services for the launch of XM Satellite Radio. This award was given to XM Satellite Radio and Andrews Communications Inc. and PainePR with PRConsultants Group and Allyn & Company. PRConsultants Group was co-founded by Marisa Vallbona, and she was contracted by PainePR as an integral member of the XM satellite Radio public relations launch team. 2002
- Silver Anvil Best of Show for launch of XM Satellite Radio. This award was given to XM Satellite Radio and Andrews Communications Inc. and PainePR with PRConsultants Group and Allyn & Company. 2002
- Silver Anvil from PRSA for New Product Launch for the Titanic Video Release on behalf of Blockbuster - 1999
- Silver Anvil from PRSA for Community Relations/Business for Operation Chill on behalf of 7-Eleven - 1997
- San Diego Business Journal Women Who Mean Business distinction as Public Relations professional of the year - 1999
- PRSA/San Diego Chapter Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award for Community Relations Program for Financial Watch on behalf of Union Bank of California - 1999
- PRSA/San Diego Chapter Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award for Public Service Announcement written and produced for 7-Eleven - 1998
- PRSA/San Diego Chapter Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award for New Product Introduction done for Ankorex on behalf of Mastech Industries - 1997
- PRSA/San Diego Chapter Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award for Community Relations/ Business for Operation Chill on behalf of 7-Eleven - 1996
- Health Care Communicators of San Diego (HCC) Finest Awards Silver winner for Pro Bono Campaign for San Diego Hospice - 1994
- HCC Finest Awards Silver winner for Public Relations/Marketing Campaign for Radiation Medical Group - 1993
- PR Club of San Diego Mark of Excellence award for Best News Story for Radiation Medical Group - 1992
- PR Club of San Diego Merit award for short-term public relations program for Radiation Medical Group - 1992
- HCC Finest Awards Gold winner for Most Creative Entry for Radiation Medical Group - 1992
- HCC Finest Awards Gold winner for Feature Writing for Palomar Pomerado Medical Group - 1992
- HCC Finest Awards Silver winner for Media Relations Campaign for Radiation Medical Group - 1992
- Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Award of Excellence for Best Publicity for SGPA Architecture and Planning - 1990
- SMPS Award of Excellence for Best Community Relations for SGPA Architecture and Planning - 1990
- SMPS Award of Excellence for Best On-going Publicity Campaign for SGPA Architecture and Planning - 1990
- PR Club of San Diego Mark of Excellence award for Best News Story for Law Offices of Thorsnes, Bartolotta, McGuire & Padilla - 1988
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