The Highest Honor in PR & Communications
October 6, 2026 | 6-10PM | THE LIGHTHOUSE, NYC
Celebrating the Campaigns and Teams Setting the Standard for PR Excellence
For nearly 30 years, the PRNEWS Platinum Awards have defined what excellence looks like in PR and communications. The 2026 finalists carry that legacy forward—an exceptional class of campaigns, agencies and in-house teams delivering measurable impact across every discipline in the profession.
Representing organizations including Airlines for America, Bospar, FINN Partners, MikeWorldWide and many more, this year's finalists are raising the bar through strategic thinking, creative execution and results that matter.
Join us on October 6 in New York City as we reveal the winners live at The Lighthouse in NYC, an evening that honors the industry's most impactful work of the year.
Campaigns of the Year
From purpose-driven storytelling to breakthrough brand activations
People of the Year
Recognizing the innovators, mentors, and leaders transforming communications
Agency Elite Top 120
The PR firms setting the gold standard for strategy, creativity, and results
PLATINUM AWARDS FINALISTS
Agency & Team Excellence
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Agency of the Year: Boutique (5 or fewer employees)
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REYA Communications -
Lisa Lauri Communications -
Osborne Northwest Public Relations (ON PR) -
Pugh & Tiller -
The Category
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Agency of the Year: Diverse Owned
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KQ Communications -
SolComms
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Agency of the Year: Large (101 or more employees)
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Coyne PR -
Current Group -
FINN Partners -
Global Strategy Group -
HAVAS Red -
Narrative Strategies -
The Hoffman Agency
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Agency of the Year: LGBTQIA2+ Owned
- SolComms
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Bospar
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Agency of the Year: Medium (25 to 100 employees)
- Bospar
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Arketi Group -
Behrman Cesa Communications -
BRG Communications, Better by Design -
EvolveMKD -
Global Advisors Communications -
ROKK Solutions - SolComms
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TLG Communications
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Agency of the Year: Small (6 to 25 employees)
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C-Strategies, Inc. -
Babbit Bodner -
Caster Communications -
DUFFY & SHANLEY -
Hannah Cranston Media -
Segal Communications -
SPM Communications -
Tier One Partners -
UPLVL Agency
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Agency of the Year: Women Owned
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The Sway Effect -
1Milk2Sugars -
BPCM - C-Strategies, Inc.
- EvolveMKD
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METRO -
MKC Strategies
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In-House Communications Team of the Year
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The year we changed the conversationCiti Communications -
Lowe's Public Relations TeamLowe's -
Macon-Bibb Office of CommunicationsMacon-Bibb County -
Sotheby's International Realty - Comms TeamSotheby's International Realty
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Non-Profit Communications Team of the Year
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Airlines for America (A4A) Communications TeamAirlines for America -
Lowe’s Foundation Evolved $250M Skilled Trades CommitmentLowe's Foundation - Macon-Bibb Office of CommunicationsMacon-Bibb County
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Smithsonian Honors America's 250thSmithsonian -
The TASC Group (Ploughshares)The TASC Group
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Reputation, Purpose & Public Affairs
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Activism/Advocacy Campaign
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New Era x Josh Allen Billustration: Turning NFL Stardom into Community ImpactBerk Communications -
Hard Scrabble RanchDinosaur Valley - Paluxy River Protection Association (DVPRPA) -
Defending Due ProcessNisha Media Leadership Solutions -
When Safety Takes FlightUL Standards & Engagement and FleishmanHillard
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Cause-Related Marketing
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C.O.D.E. Legacy: Tracer Pack (#CODELegacy)Activision/Call of Duty Endowment -
Aflac’s Original Children’s Book, “Beyond Words,” Teaches Kids Empathy and Compassion While Supporting Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research and TreatmentAflac - New Era x Josh Allen Billustration: Turning NFL Stardom into Community ImpactBerk Communications
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Nutritionist for Every Child: Bringing Trusted Nutrition Guidance to Every Meal MomentEdelman Public Relations Worldwide -
The Nutrition Prescription: Bridging Medical Treatment and Everyday Recovery NutritionEdelman Public Relations Worldwide -
Simple Acts, Global Impact: The Clean Earth ChallengeJohnson Outdoors
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Community/Employee Relations
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SELC Plantations to PollutionBrandSavor -
Building a Safer Internet: Safer Internet Day 2026ConnectSafely + Bospar -
Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project: Bringing Communities Together to Support VeteransCoyne PR -
TrackSafe HoustonEtched Communication -
Designer Brands Internal Communications CampaignInspire -
The Great American Egg DriveInspire -
Eye Care Mission: A Gift of VisionMegaworld Foundation, Inc.
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Community Resilience or Disaster Relief Initiative
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JOAN Collaborative x Eaton Fire Residents United: Clearance Before Occupancy CampaignJOAN Collaborative -
Mass Decontamination Field ManualNiki Jones Agency, Inc.
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Crisis Management Campaign
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Orange Alert: How Always-On Human Intelligence Kept Florida Gulf Coast University One Step Ahead of Every CrisisFullintel -
Reestablishing the BowFlex Brand for Johnson Health Tech Post-Recall CrisisThe Hoffman Agency
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Government & Regulatory Affairs
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Amazon Leo Government CommunicationsAmazon Leo Government Team -
Merrick & CompanyPac/West Strategies -
Sustainable Aviation Coalition Takes FlightROKK Solutions
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Multicultural & Inclusive Communications
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CNIB "Braille Nails"Citizen Relations -
KINGSFORD CHARCOAL | PASS THE TONGSFlowers Communications Group -
SWMBH Flip the ScriptKing Media -
Travel Guard LGBTQ+ Travel Safety CampaignTravel Guard
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Public Affairs
- Amazon Leo Government CommunicationsAmazon Leo Government Team
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Made Possible: Elevating the Voice and Reputation of Children’s HospitalsLSG -
Coloradans for Energy AccessPac/West Strategies -
American Academy of PediatricsPrecision Strategies
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Sustainability Campaign
- Simple Acts, Global Impact: The Clean Earth ChallengeJohnson Outdoors
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Naturepedic's Sheet Swap InitiativeSolComms
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Public Health / Public Safety Campaign
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Top of Mind: Elevating Awareness of Cognitive AgingBRG Communications -
Pretty Hurts: Meningitis Awareness Through EntertainmentChandler Chicco Agency -
Kidde "Prepare. Plan. Practice."Citizen Relations - Nutritionist for Every Child: Bringing Trusted Nutrition Guidance to Every Meal MomentEdelman Public Relations Worldwide
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SAFEWatch HoustonEtched Communication -
How Teal Health Brought the World’s First At-Home Pap Smear Device from FDA Approval to Nationwide AvailabilitySolComms
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Digital, Content & Innovation
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Digital Experience / Website Campaign
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Feeding the EconomyCorn Refiners Association -
National Parks Conservation Association & Nature Valley: Celebrating the Heart of our ParksNational Parks Conservation Association
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Measurement, Analytics & Insights
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Getting Past the Velvet Rope: The First Evidence-Based Measurement Model for Earned Media in AI Search EnvironmentsFullintel -
Beyond the Clip Count: How Predictive Trust Metrics Redefined Media Measurement at Hackensack Meridian HealthFullintel
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Podcast
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Podcast - Brazos River AuthorityBrazos River Authority -
Building Brand GravityG&S -
Podcast of the Year: CONTROLSeven Letter
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Publications & Content Programs
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CRA Trade UpdateCorn Refiners Association - Feeding the EconomyCorn Refiners Association
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Retail Resiliency Survey 2026FTI Consulting -
J.P. Morgan Payments NewsroomJ.P. Morgan Payments
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Video Series
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NMA-TVNational Mining Association -
The Children’s Movement of Florida: KidCasting Interview SeriesSachs Media
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Visual Storytelling Campaign
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FWV Amplifies “Click It or Ticket” Initiative through Sounds of SafetyFrench/West/Vaughan - Made Possible: Elevating the Voice and Reputation of Children’s HospitalsLSG
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Dreams, Education, and Success: Stories of Inspiration From Megaworld Foundation Alumni ScholarsMegaworld Foundation, Inc.
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Campaign Excellence & Brand Strategy
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Anniversary Campaign
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The 2025 Pepsi ChallengeAcceleration Community of Companies -
Boston.com 30th AnniversaryBoston Globe Media -
New Braunfels Smokehouse: 80th AnniversaryNoisy Trumpet Communications -
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Centennial CelebrationTony Fay Public Relations
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Brand Reputation Campaign
- Aflac’s Original Children’s Book, “Beyond Words,” Teaches Kids Empathy and Compassion While Supporting Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research and TreatmentAflac
- Amazon Leo Government CommunicationsAmazon Leo Government Team
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Seeing RealSense: How Bospar Revived a Company AI Had Declared DeadBospar + RealSense - Made Possible: Elevating the Voice and Reputation of Children’s HospitalsLSG
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Progress Spotlight: Pulling Back the Curtain on PMI’s Smoke-Free JourneyPhilip Morris International -
Invested in America: Redefining Corporate PerceptionPhilip Morris International's U.S. business (PMI U.S.)
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Branding Campaign
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Red, Flight and Blue — Celebrating America's 250thAirlines for America -
Paintzen: The Power of Painting in the Palm of Your HandArch Painting -
Smurfit Westrock Communications TeamEdelman -
Palette of the West: FWV Supports Pendleton Whisky in Shaping Western Art and CultureFrench/West/Vaughan -
Creating The Newark Prosperity HubGlobal Strategy Group -
Sachs Media RebrandSachs Media -
From Neurons to Headlines: Launching The Biological Computing Co. from StealthThe Hoffman Agency -
Three Rings & SES: Solve. Empower. Soar.Three Rings Inc
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Emerging Brand Campaign
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Establishing Electric Grilling as the Future of Outdoor CookingBabbit Bodner -
DAXXIFY® Switch CampaignEvolveMKD -
FWV Lifting RTA as “The Way To Go”French/West/Vaughan -
Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
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Executive Thought Leadership Campaign
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LifeSci Communications -
Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos: Longest-Tenured CEO in Fortune 250Aflac -
From Industry Insider to National Workforce Authority: Building HireQuest’s Executive Thought Leadership EngineBabbit Bodner -
Building NYC's Rental Transparency Voice: The Allia Mohamed Thought Leadership CampaignLoBello Communications -
Elevating the Voice of White House History for America 250 and BeyondThe White House Historical Association and FleishmanHillard -
Shaping the AI Conversation: Building Thought Leadership for Harvard Business School’s AI InstituteTier One Partners
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Human-Centric PR Campaign
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More Than a Coffee Order: How Dunkin' Helped Celebrate One Man's Recovery Journey and Inspired MillionsDuffy & Shanley - Nutritionist for Every Child: Bringing Trusted Nutrition Guidance to Every Meal MomentEdelman Public Relations Worldwide
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Lowe's Veterans Day 2025 – Honoring Service Through Storytelling and ActionLowe's - Lowe’s Foundation Evolved $250M Skilled Trades CommitmentLowe's Foundation
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Integrated Communications, Marketing & PR
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Pepsi® Super Bowl LX Campaign “The Choice”Acceleration Community of Companies -
From Clearance to Category Leadership: Building Awareness and Adoption for NanoKnife®AngioDynamics -
EB Champion with Swimming Champion Katie LedeckyCoyne PR -
Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report: The Rise of the WhycationCoyne PR -
Building Trust and Transparency Across Generations - Thorne x DiffusionDiffusion -
Denny's Sticky KicksFINN Partners -
Sip Into the White LotusHUNTER PR -
Di Marco x National Pinsa DayMarino -
From Local Provider to Regional Health Leader: How Inspira Health Built Trust, Visibility and Competitive Credibility in South JerseyRed Thread PR -
Donate Life Florida: Save Lives, Say YesSachs Media
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Marketing Communications
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Discover BARBRI Professional EducationBARBRI - Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
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Promoting Nairobi, Kenya, as the Ultimate Destination for Foodies and Drinks Enthusiasts, Not Just a Safari StopoverHanna Lee Communications
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On a Shoestring Campaign
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"Protect Our Points, Colorado"Airlines for America -
Sound the Alarm: How Edible Turned a TV Moment Into Cultural BuzzCoyne PR -
Barilla F1® USGP 'Domenica Italiana'ENGAGE RESONATE - SAFEWatch HoustonEtched Communication
- Denny's Sticky KicksFINN Partners
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The Robots Are ComingIntbot + Bospar -
Lowe's Holiday Under Wraps BoxesLowe's -
Making Hamburger Helper America's Meal of the MomentResilere Partners -
Research Powers ProgressUCLA
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Partnerships & Brand Collaborations
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Panda Express x Compartés: The Ultimate Comfort Food Collaboration -
Slowburn by KingsfordCurrent Group -
Loop Earplugs’ Limited Edition Co-Branded CollaborationsFactory PR -
FINN x ABB x NASCAR CampaignFINN Partners -
K-Y 2026 - Turn The Page, Heat The SheetsHUNTER -
Reimagining Rural AmericaLand O’Lakes, Inc.
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Regional / Local Campaign
- "Protect Our Points, Colorado"Airlines for America
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Profoundly Public: Buffalo & Erie County Public LibraryBuffalo & Erie County Public Library -
Recycling Access Reimagined: Reworld™ and Goodwill Keystone Expand E-Waste Recycling Across PennsylvaniaCoyne PR -
Amica brings its empathy policy to the local communityDUFFY & SHANLEY -
Central Perk Coffeehouse Times Square Opening Fall 2025Factory PR -
The Big Give 2025: A Regional Campaign That Mobilized San Antonio to Raise $6.3 Million for Local NonprofitsNoisy Trumpet Communications -
#MoreThanWork: Rebuilding New York's Direct Support Professional WorkforceVibrant Brands
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Media, Influence & Engagement
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Celebrity Partnership
- New Era x Josh Allen Billustration: Turning NFL Stardom into Community ImpactBerk Communications
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Julian Fellowe's Focused Ultrasound StoryG&S Business Communications -
Great Clips and Kirk Cousins Team Up for The Great Clips Hall of FadeGREAT CLIPS & FLEISHMAN HILLARD -
From Ambassador to Architect: How Serena Williams Made Reckitt Catalyst Impossible to IgnoreHAVAS Red (PR Agency on behalf of Reckitt) -
Mucinex® Kickstart to GreatnessHUNTER -
JBL x Benson Boone: Undeniably OriginalJBL Harman Industries
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Creator & Influencer Campaign
- Pretty Hurts: Meningitis Awareness Through EntertainmentChandler Chicco Agency
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“Breathapy”: TheraBreath & Jake Shane Turn an Awkward Conversation into Fresh ConfidenceCoyne PR -
Winning Texas: How Influencers Fueled BJ's ExpansionDUFFY & SHANLEY -
IKEA AssemblyFactory PR -
FWV and Pendleton Whisky Turn Up the Heat on Outdoor GrillingFrench/West/Vaughan -
Celebrating Wins with Dairy QueenMikeWorldWide -
Sling TV Passes: Winning Sports Fans One Game at a TimeMikeWorldWide -
Illuminate 2025: Creator-Led Storytelling Drives Record Awareness and EngagementNoisy Trumpet Communications
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Media Events / Press Tours
- FINN x ABB x NASCAR CampaignFINN Partners
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Sprout Social’s First-Ever New York City CEO Media DinnerFinn Partners - Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
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Slova Tech PR: press event for Terra DroneSLOVA Tech PR OÜ
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Media Relations Campaign: Agency
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Reno-ROI: Helping Homeowners Selling Their Homes Get the Best Bang for Their BuckBML PR -
Book Publicity & Expert Positioning Campaign: House of Diggs by Marion OrrCoriolis Company -
Turning COMPUTEX Into Marvell’s Global AI Infrastructure MomentGreen Flash Media - Sling TV Passes: Winning Sports Fans One Game at a TimeMikeWorldWide
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FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-ColaMSQ Sport + Entertainment -
The Phone That Lit Up MWC: How OUKITEL Turned a Fire-Starting Rugged Phone Into a Global Tech Storymuse per se -
Defending Due Process: Building a National Media Narrative Around a Constitutional CrisisNisha Media Leadership Solutions -
Hands-On, High-Impact: Breaking Records for Toshiba's 34-Year STEM LegacyPAN - How Teal Health Brought the World’s First At-Home Pap Smear Device from FDA Approval to Nationwide AvailabilitySolComms
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Media Relations Campaign: Corporation
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Competing at Scale: An AI-Powered Newsroom Driving Media ImpactGolin Ketchum x West Monroe -
Media Relations Campaign: LifeSci Communications and IntelliaLifeSci Communications
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Media Relations Campaign: Nonprofit
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AMA Launches Center for Digital Health and AI to Put Physicians at the Heart of Health Care InnovationAmerican Medical Association -
FWV Media Blitz a “Smart Move” for Raleigh Economic DevelopmentFrench/West/Vaughan - Lowe’s Foundation Evolved $250M Skilled Trades CommitmentLowe's Foundation
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Bringing Healthcare Access and Dignity to the Unhoused Through Strategic CommunicationsRichardson Media -
Harnessing Hope: How Stable Recovery Became a National Voice for Addiction RecoverySachs Media - Smithsonian Honors America's 250thSmithsonian
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Media Relations for The Workers CircleThe TASC Group
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Newsjacking / Real-Time PR Campaign
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Protecting Texas Families: Children’s Health Leads Measles Education EffortBarkley -
Great Clips and Kirk Cousins Score with Real-Time Trick Play: The Great Clips Hall of FadeGREAT CLIPS & FLEISHMAN HILLARD -
Navigating Dame Through the Displeasure of Trump’s TariffsSolComms -
From Mompreneur to Mogul - How Kim Vaccarella Became Retail's Leading WomanSolComms -
European Wax Center x SKIMSZeno Group
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Use of Social Media
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Elevating Invisalign Summits Through Social-First StorytellingAlign Technology - Pretty Hurts: Meningitis Awareness Through EntertainmentChandler Chicco Agency
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GateWay Community College Social Media StrategyGateWay Community College -
ECNL “A Day in the League”: Inspiring, Showcasing and Celebrating the commitment of top youth athletesMKC Strategies & ECNL
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Campaigns of the Year
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Campaign of the Year > B2B
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Cleo Supply Chain Orchestration Media & Thought Leadership Campaign10Fold -
Making Work Life Better: The Dayforce WorkWell Campaign for Workforce Well-BeingFinn Partners - Simple Acts, Global Impact: The Clean Earth ChallengeJohnson Outdoors
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Tokenization and Banking CampaignMoody's
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Campaign of the Year > B2C
- Pepsi® Super Bowl LX Campaign “The Choice”Acceleration Community of Companies
- Barilla F1® USGP 'Domenica Italiana'ENGAGE RESONATE
- Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
- Sip Into the White LotusHUNTER PR
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Introducing Little Debbie Ice Cream SandwichesIdentity -
Whisking Cultural Relevance for Baked by MelissaSolComms
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Campaign of the Year > Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle
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ECCO Walk Denmark 2026BPCM - Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
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Campaign of the Year > Consumer Products & Retail
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StarKist’s Fuel for the Modern Hustle CampaignCoyne PR -
IKEA Complete Cooking and EatingFactory PR - Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
- Introducing Little Debbie Ice Cream SandwichesIdentity
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Building a Spokesperson-Led Media Engine to Drive National Coverage for Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.Linhart PR -
Stanton Helps National Tree Company Save Christmas for Consumers Despite TariffsStanton
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Campaign of the Year > Environment/Sustainability
- Simple Acts, Global Impact: The Clean Earth ChallengeJohnson Outdoors
- Naturepedic's Sheet Swap InitiativeSolComms
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Campaign of the Year > Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
- Pretty Hurts: Meningitis Awareness Through EntertainmentChandler Chicco Agency
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FWV Works Behind the Scenes to Reveal Dolly Parton Children’s HospitalFrench/West/Vaughan - Made Possible: Elevating the Voice and Reputation of Children’s HospitalsLSG
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Playing with Heart National Educational ProgramMerck & /prompt -
Helping Health Systems CIOs Bridge the Gap from AI Pilot to PayoffSolComms - How Teal Health Brought the World’s First At-Home Pap Smear Device from FDA Approval to Nationwide AvailabilitySolComms
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Campaign of the Year > Non-Profit
- Lowe’s Foundation Evolved $250M Skilled Trades CommitmentLowe's Foundation
- National Parks Conservation Association & Nature Valley: Celebrating the Heart of our ParksNational Parks Conservation Association
- Donate Life Florida: Save Lives, Say YesSachs Media
- Smithsonian Honors America's 250thSmithsonian
- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Centennial CelebrationTony Fay Public Relations
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Campaign of the Year > Restaurant/F&B
- Barilla F1® USGP 'Domenica Italiana'ENGAGE RESONATE
- Sip Into the White LotusHUNTER PR
- Introducing Little Debbie Ice Cream SandwichesIdentity
- Celebrating Wins with Dairy QueenMikeWorldWide
- Whisking Cultural Relevance for Baked by MelissaSolComms
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Campaign of the Year > Sports/Esports
- Barilla F1® USGP 'Domenica Italiana'ENGAGE RESONATE
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Lowe's Epically More MessiLowe's - Celebrating Wins with Dairy QueenMikeWorldWide
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Campaign of the Year > Technology
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AI POWERS AFRICAGlobal Advisors Communication -
Reframing AI Infrastructure: Marvell’s Rise from Component Supplier to Category LeaderGreen Flash Media -
Samsung Display Solutions at Governors BallSamsung Electronics America - Helping Health Systems CIOs Bridge the Gap from AI Pilot to PayoffSolComms
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Campaign of the Year > Travel/Hospitality/Tourism
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AmtrakAmtrak -
Frontier Airlines: The Big RedemptionBarkleyOKRP - Promoting Nairobi, Kenya, as the Ultimate Destination for Foodies and Drinks Enthusiasts, Not Just a Safari StopoverHanna Lee Communications
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AI Means More HereMartin County Office of Tourism & Marketing -
Aruba Redefines Tourism, ResponsiblyZeno Group
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Campaign of the Year > Government / Political
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GAZA CALLINGGlobal Advisors Communication -
STOP IT WITH YOUGlobal Advisors Communication
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Experiential, Events & Launches
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Event PR/Marketing Campaign
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The Salvation Army ARC Thrift Store Pop-Up EventsFranco - The Robots Are ComingIntbot + Bospar
- FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-ColaMSQ Sport + Entertainment
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Bigger Than the Booth: How Three Rings Went “All In” For Caylent at AWS re:InventThree Rings Inc.
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Experiential Event
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AMC and AMC+’s The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only – LIVEAMC Global Media -
Bringing ALE-ves home for the holidays with Breckenridge Brewery – Diffusion x Breckenridge BreweryDiffusion - Promoting Nairobi, Kenya, as the Ultimate Destination for Foodies and Drinks Enthusiasts, Not Just a Safari StopoverHanna Lee Communications
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All Bark. All Bite: Dawg House by NJMRed Thread PR
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Launch Event
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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Groundbreaking EventC-Strategies, Inc. -
Instagram Carversations Launch with Grow MarketingGrow Marketing - Launching the Revolutionary “No-Slip, No-Drip” K-Beauty Innovation: The TimeSavvy Sealing in Moisture MaskHanna Lee Communications
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Pop-Up Experience
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Papa Johns "Michelin Menu"Citizen Relations -
IKEA House Warming Pop-upFactory PR
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PR Stunt
- Frontier Airlines: The Big RedemptionBarkleyOKRP
- Barilla F1® USGP 'Domenica Italiana'ENGAGE RESONATE
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The Haute Potato Collection by Idaho PotatoesEvans Hardy Young -
Club Wyndham x Pillsbury Exclusive-Branded Let It Dough SuiteThe Decker/Royal Agency
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Product Launch, B2B
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When Visibility Fails: How GDU Turned the UAV-P300 Into a Public-Safety Drone Storymuse per se -
Positioning Rambus SOCAMM2 at the Center of AI’s Memory BottleneckThe Hoffman Agency
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Product Launch, Consumer
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Pepsi® Prebiotic ColaAcceleration Community of Companies - Papa Johns "Michelin Menu"Citizen Relations
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Blundstone Aerocork Series LaunchFactory PR - Introducing Little Debbie Ice Cream SandwichesIdentity
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Gui Gui: Where Beauty Culture Meets Slime InnovationMoose Toys with Hudson Blue Public relations
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