CELEBRATING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL PR & COMMUNICATIONS

2026 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
2027 Call for Entries Opens in September

Celebrating the Boldest Ideas and Breakthrough Innovation in Digital PR.

Today’s leading communicators aren’t just adapting to change, they’re driving it. From social and influencer strategy to AI-powered campaigns, immersive content and multichannel execution, the PRNEWS Digital PR & Innovation Awards winners represent the teams and ideas redefining how PR works in a digital-first world.

This year’s winners showcase excellence across every dimension of modern communications—from creative execution and emerging technology to data-driven strategy and measurable impact. Their work reflects how innovation isn’t just enhancing PR, it’s transforming it.

Winners

AI, Automation & Data

Best Use of AI in Media Monitoring or Analysis AI, Automation & Data

Winner:
Seeing RealSense Seeing RealSenseBospar

Audio & Video Content

Branded Podcast Series Audio & Video Content

Winner:
In My Finance Era Video Podcast In My Finance Era Video PodcastVanguard Group

Branded Video Series Audio & Video Content

Winner:
In My Finance Era Video Podcast In My Finance Era Video PodcastVanguard Group

Video or Audio for Social Media Audio & Video Content

Winner:
Store Not Decor Safety Video Store Not Decor Safety VideoAmerican Cleaning Institute

Mltichannel Campaigns

B2B Digital PR Campaign of the Year Multichannel Campaigns

Winner:
Seeing RealSense Seeing RealSenseBospar

B2C Digital PR Campaign of the Year Multichannel Campaigns

Winner:
The Love Is In the Hair The Love Is In the HairBehrman Cesa Communications

Cause-Related Campaign Multichannel Campaigns

Winner:
“Queer Joy is Resistance”: How PR Turned a Sponsorship Crisis into Record Fundraising “Queer Joy is Resistance”: How PR Turned a Sponsorship Crisis into Record FundraisingBospar

Digital Marketing Campaign Multichannel Campaigns

Winner:
The Gratitude Gallery The Gratitude GalleryBurson (WPP)

Global or Multi-Market Digital Campaign Multichannel Campaigns

Winner:
Ready to Soar: Launching a Bold New Era Ready to Soar: Launching a Bold New EraSES

Launch Campaign Multichannel Campaigns

Winner:
Rebirth of an Icon Rebirth of an IconBODYARMOR Sports Nutrition

Local Campaign Multichannel Campaigns

Co-Winner:
Friday Night 5G Lights Friday Night 5G LightsT-Mobile
Trash or Cash Trash or CashPadilla

Media Relations Campaign Multichannel Campaigns

Co-Winner:
Launching Daggerheart: Establishing a New RPG in a Legacy-Driven Space Launching Daggerheart: Establishing a New RPG in a Legacy-Driven SpaceMotiv
Seeing RealSense Seeing RealSenseBospar

Social & Influencer

Best Use of LinkedIn Social & Influencer

Winner:
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure: Leading the AI Boom on LinkedIn EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure: Leading the AI Boom on LinkedInPAN

Best Use of TikTok or Short-Form Video Social & Influencer

Winner:
Charlotte Hornets Charlotte HornetsHornets Sports & Entertainment

Branding Campaign Social & Influencer

Winner:
Rewriting the Supply Chain Narrative: The Infios Brand Transformation Rewriting the Supply Chain Narrative: The Infios Brand TransformationPAN

Community Engagement Social & Influencer

Winner:
The Talking Point The Talking PointAAO-HNS

Influencer-Led Brand Storytelling Social & Influencer

Winner:
Banking Better, Together Banking Better, TogetherEGC Group

Mid-Tier Influencer Campaign Social & Influencer

Winner:
The Many Flavors of You The Many Flavors of YouKonnect Agency for Royal

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Questions

General Questions

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