Todd's insight and effectiveness in political communication have been recognized with praise and awards, including: 

• "A Rising Star of Politics" by Campaigns & Elections magazine
• Roll Call's "Fabulous Fifty Hill Staffers"
• A Pollie Award for "Best :30 Spot for a State Party," American Association of Political Consultants
• A "high octane communications director" (AP, 12/14/03)
• He made the Senate Democratic Leader's press operation "more disciplined and active." (The Hill, 12/1/04)