Awards Timeline
October 1, 2014
Final Deadline:
October 15, 2014
Awards Luncheon:
Summer 2015
*The page for the 2015 awards program will be made available on February 20, 2015.
You know who the women superstars are on your PR team—now is your opportunity to let their peers and entire PR News audience know who they are and how they’ve excelled in communications.
Women have long been at the forefront of public relations, creating communications strategies for brands, nonprofits and government agencies—managing crises, developing brand messages, protecting and building brand reputations and creating content for digital platforms. PR News’ Top Women in PR Awards will celebrate those women who have made bold advances in these areas in the last year for their own organizations or for clients.
We will salute women who work in communications for corporations, agencies and nonprofits, of all titles and years of experience. PR News will celebrate the winners at a special event and in editorial coverage. PR News’ Top Women in PR will be the penultimate guide to the women practitioners advancing the practice.
Who Should Enter
We are celebrating women of all titles and years of experience who are having an impact on the discipline of Public Relations.
Respondents are not required to answer all questions to be considered (except where indicated), but we encourage you to provide as much information as possible so that we can evaluate each submission fairly and accurately. Both domestic and international organizations are eligible and will be judged according to the category. Please note that the names and identities of all nominators will remain confidential, but the information provided will be used for judging purposes and for coverage in PR News Online.
How To Enter
Judges will review each organization's synopses specific to September 2013 though September 2014.
Please include a 2-3 page synopsis with the following information:
In 1,000 words or less, please cover as much of the following, broken down by criteria:
Name of nominee:
Nominee’s job title:
Organization:
Type of organization (corporation, agency, nonprofit):
City/state/country:
Nominee’s email address:
Nominee’s phone number:
Why should the nominee be included in PR News’ Top Women in PR list? (100 words max)
List three communications campaigns or initiatives created or led by the nominee in the last 12 months. Include each campaign’s goal, the nominee’s role in the campaign and measures of success (200 words max per campaign)
How has the nominee’s influence in PR extended beyond her own organization? (100 words max)
Please provide 3 words to best describe this nominee.
Have you worked professionally with the nominee and, if so, in what capacity? (100 words max)
Person submitting nomination:
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Email address:
Deadlines / Entry Fees
Entry Deadline: October 1, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST
Late Deadline: October 15, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST
All entries must be finalized by October 15, 2014.
Entry Fees:
The price of each primary entry is $350. There is a late entry surcharge of $225 per entry. Payment in full must accompany the entry.
For entries submitted between October 2 and October 15 2014 please add a $225 late fee per entry. Finalists will be notified in Spring 2015 and honored during a luncheon in Summer 2015.
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the entries judged?
Entries are judged by a blue-chip panel of PR executives, as well as by the staff of PR News. We evaluate your entry based on the criteria listed in the “Compiling Your Entry” section. The Best in Show winner will also be selected by a panel of PR executives, the staff of PR News as well as your peers.
Who is eligible to win an award?
We are celebrating women of all titles and years of experience who are having an impact on the discipline of Public Relations.
When and where will the Awards Luncehon be held?
The winners will receive their award during a luncheon in Summer 2015.
What is your tax ID number?
52-2270063
Contact & Sponsorship Information
For questions regarding PR News' Top Women in PR Awards, contact Marketing Coordinator Rachel Scharmann at [email protected]; 301-354-1713. For sponsorship information, contact SVP & Group Publisher Diane Schwartz at [email protected]; 212-621-4964.