Vendilli Recognized with 2026 Pittsburgh Excellence in Ethics Award
Veteran-owned marketing agency honored for commitment to ethical business practices
PITTSBURGH, February 12, 2026 — Vendilli, a full-service growth marketing agency with deep digital roots and a portfolio that extends to PR, crisis and strategy, has been honored in the 2026 Ethics in Excellence awards in the small business category.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team,” said Chris Vendilli, CEO. “Ethics isn’t a policy you hang on a wall, it’s how you show up every day for your clients, your partners, and each other. I’m proud that our people have built a culture worthy of this award.”
The Pittsburgh Excellence in Ethics Awards (PEEA) is Pittsburgh’s annual awards program and ceremony featuring Western Pennsylvania’s top companies and nonprofit organizations in ethics. Other winners this year include Koppers Inc., Range Resources, The Center for Organ Recovery and and Education (CORE) and the Baptist Homes Foundation.
The program is managed by Southwestern Pennsylvania Rotarians (all volunteering their time and talent) in partnership with Allegheny Conference on Community Development, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Robert Morris University, and The Pittsburgh Business Exchange.
Established in 2011, Vendilli clients include Accutrex Products, Airline Hydraulics, Apex International, Data Science Automation (DSA), Framesi USA, The Lynch Law Group and Valiantys Federal.
“When you hire a marketing agency, you’re trusting them with your brand, your budget, and your reputation,” Vendilli said. “Ethics isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation of that trust. Clients deserve a partner who will tell them the truth, do what they said they’d do, and put long-term results ahead of short-term wins.”
