About Me

Joe Tacynec is an award-winning creative director, writer, designer, photographer, and filmmaker based in the Philadelphia region. He crafts powerful stories using his diverse background and experience across a variety of storytelling disciplines.

Joe worked his way up from intern to Creative Director at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, where his team won more than 70 awards. During his tenure, Joe launched more than 12 brands, produced more than 50 videos, and worked with reputable outside partners. In July 2017, Joe was named one of the 30 under 30 in the tourism industry by Destinations International.

He currently owns and operates Howlite Picture Company, a small business that provides video & photography services to its clients.

Awards

Destinations International 30 Under 30, Joe Tacynec

2018 AVA Digital Gold, Digital Marketing Campaign, Army-Navy Game 

PR News, Nonprofit Branding/Re-Branding Award 

2018 Best Cultural Tourism Advocacy - Pennsylvania & LUX Excellence Award for Cultural Heritage Tourism 

Hermes Creative Awards, Platinum, Montco’s Best Pizza Tournament Social Media Campaign 

Hermes Creative Awards, Gold, Arts Montco Marketing 

2018 MUSE Gold Award, Snap Montco Social Media Campaign 

2018 ILEA Best Catered Event, 2017 Annual Luncheon  

2018 Videographer Award of Distinction, Monty the Mascot Video Series 

2018 PR News Agency Elite Finalist for Agency Team of the Year 

Global Trend Quest Winner for Monty the Mascot Video Series 

Business of the Year – Greater Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

PR News Top Best Places to Work in PR 

PR News Digital Awards Video Honorable Mention, Monty the Mascot Video Series 

MarCom Gold, MontcoMakers App 

Vega Centauri Travel, MontcoMakers App 

Vega Arcturus Food & Drink, MontcoMakers App

Lux 2017 Tourism Award

Tri County Area Chamber of Commerce, 2017 Nonprofit Organization of the Year

Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2017 Community Achievement Award

King of Prussia District, 2017 Hospitality Award

PR News Platinum Awards, Honorable Mention, 2017 Marketing Team of the Year

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Excellence in Community Outreach 2017

Vega Digital Awards, Online Video: Destination Shop Montco

Vega Digital Awards, Promotions/Contests: Montco’s Best Pizza Tournament 

AVA Digital Awards, Gold, Social Media Campaign, Montco’s Best Pizza Tournament

AVA Digital Awards, Platinum, Marketing Campaign: Travel, Destination Shop Montco

AVA Digital Awards, Platinum, Social Media Campaign, PokeMontco

AVA Digital Awards, Platinum, Marketing Campaign: Travel, Experience Valley Forge

Muse Creative Awards, Bronze, Game/Contest, Online Content

Muse Creative Awards, Gold, Marketing/PR Campaign, Video Web & Blog Content