Your favorite awards program is back for another year. We’re excited to see what the heavy hitters in the industry have been working on since we last heard from you. Last year’s entries to Ragan’s PR Daily Awards were innovative and impressive. 2018’s program is all about pushing the envelope and getting your message to the right audience.
Share work that’s visually appealing, had mass or hyperlocal appeal and was unique to your brand.
We’ve kept the program’s most relevant categories, including last year’s addition—the campaigns by industry section. Submit your work to one or more categories to increase your chance of winning.
Prepare for your entry by checking out the 2017 PR Daily Award winners.
See a full list of categories and eligibility requirements, and read how to enter below.
Eligibility Requirements
These awards are open to in-house, agency and independent communication practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your client.
Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
Contact Brendan Gannon to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can call 312-960-4407 or email brendang@ragan.com
This year’s program is open to any work executed between Jan. 1, 2017, and Oct. 10, 2018, inclusive.
Recognition
CATEGORIES
GENERAL CAMPAIGNS
B2B Campaign
Branding Campaign
Cause-Related Marketing
Community Relations Campaign
Content Marketing and Brand Journalism
Corporate Social Responsibility
Crisis Communication
Event Marketing
Location-Based Campaign
Media Pitch
PR on a Shoestring
Social Media Campaign
*NEW!* Thought Leadership Campaign
Traditional Campaign
Viral Campaign
PUBLICATIONS
Annual Report
Blog
Digital Publication
Online Newsroom
Press Kit
Print Publication
Website
CAMPAIGNS BY INDUSTRY
Automotive Campaign
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Campaign
Education Campaign
Finance or Utilities Campaign
Food or Beverage Campaign
Health Care Campaign
Hospitality, Travel or Tourism Campaign
Sports or Outdoor Campaign
Technology Campaign
PR EVENTS
Contest or Giveaway
Influencer Event
Press Event or Media Tour
Product or Service Launch
Publicity Stunt
GRAND PRIZE
PR Campaign of the Year
How To Enter
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of your project. We ask that the synopsis be at least 1,000 words (max: 1,250 words) and include the following sub-headings (when applicable):
- Goals
- Strategy and tactics
- Execution
- Evaluation: success, results or ROI
Be sure to follow the guidelines laid out in the category descriptions, as the judges will look for those elements when they select the winners.
You will be able to upload up to five additional documents to your submission. We encourage you to include press releases, design concepts, videos, analytics, testimonials and anything else you feel will give us a better sense of your project. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
Supporting documents that can’t be uploaded to the system should be mailed to:
Brendan Gannon
Ragan Communications
10 S. LaSalle St., Suite 310
Chicago, IL 60603
Additional Questions
Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please call Brendan Gannon at 312-960-4407 or email brendang@ragan.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact our sponsorship team at sponsorship@ragan.com.