RECOGNITION
EACH CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
Celebrating the strategy, creativity and results behind outstanding PR work
The PR Daily Awards honor the campaigns, teams, agencies, organizations and communications professionals behind the most effective public relations work of the year. This premier awards program recognizes the strategy, creativity and results that shape public conversations, build trust, earn meaningful attention and protect brand reputation.
From standout media relations and crisis response to thought leadership, public affairs, social media, events, brand reputation, employee communications and more, the PR Daily Awards celebrate work that deserves industry-wide recognition. Whether your campaign reached a national audience, made a local impact, supported a client, guided an organization through a critical moment or brought a bold idea to life, this is your opportunity to put that work in the spotlight.
Submit your own work, a colleague, your team or a client whose PR achievements deserve to be seen. Finalists will be recognized by Ragan and PR Daily, and winners will be revealed at a live event on December 2 in New York City.
Earning recognition from the PR Daily Awards places your work among the strongest examples of modern public relations. Enter to celebrate the people, planning and performance behind the campaigns that moved audiences, influenced conversations and delivered results.

CATEGORIES
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
PR Campaign of the Year
GENERAL CAMPAIGNS
AI Agents
AI-Powered Communications
AI Search & Answer Engine Visibility
Audience Engagement or Community-Led PR
B2B Campaign
B2C Campaign
Branding Campaign
Brand Journalism
Brand Partnerships & Collaborations
Brand Reputation & Trust Campaign
Cause-Related Marketing Campaign
Community Relations Campaign
Content Marketing Initiatives
Corporate Communications Campaign
Crisis Management
CSR Communications
DEI Communications
Email Communications
Employee Communications
Employee Relations
Employer Branding
ESG Communications
Event PR or Marketing Campaign
Excellence in Social Media
Executive Communications
External/Internal Communications Campaign
Financial Communications/Investor Relations
Global PR Campaign
Guerrilla Marketing
In-House Campaign
Influencer Campaign
Integrated PR & Marketing
Marketing Campaign
Media Event
Media Pitch
Media Relations Campaign
Media Strategy
Measurement, Analytics & Insights
Misinformation, Disinformation or Deepfake Response
Multicultural Campaign
Newsjacking
Nonprofit Campaign
Original Research
PR on a Shoestring Budget
Product Launch
Public Affairs, Government or Regulatory Campaign
Public Health or Safety Campaign
Public Relations Campaign
Publicity Stunt
Re-branding or Re-positioning Campaign
Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign
Social Listening
Social Media Campaign
Social Responsibility
Storytelling Initiatives
Thought Leadership Communications
Video: Single Video
Video Communications
Viral Campaign
Visual Storytelling Initiatives
CAMPAIGNS BY INDUSTRY
Arts, Entertainment and Media Campaign
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Campaign
Consumer Packaged Goods Campaign
Finance/Banking Campaign
Food and Beverage Campaign
Education/EdTech Campaign
Health/Wellness Campaign
Hospitality and Tourism Campaign
Professional Services Campaign
Retail Campaign
Sports Campaign
Technology and Information Services Campaign
Other
HEALTHCARE PR AND MARKETING
Marketing Campaign of Year
PR Campaign of Year
Social Media Campaign of Year
PODCASTS, PUBLICATIONS AND MORE
Annual Report
Blog
Digital Publication
Impactful Press Release
Newsletter
Podcast
Print Publication
Sustainability Report
Website
PR EVENTS (LIVE OR VIRTUAL)
Community Event
Employee Event
Experiential Event
Influencer Event
Launch Event
Pop-Up Event or Experience
Press Event or Media Tour
Social Responsibility Event
PEOPLE AND TEAMS
PR Hall of Fame
PR Professional of the Year
Marketing Professional of the Year
Media Relations Professional of the Year
Social Media Professional of the Year
Executive of the Year
Young Professional of the Year (Age 30 and Under)
Agency of the Year
Marketing Team of the Year
PR Team of the Year
HOW TO ENTER
Review the categories and choose the ones that best fit your campaign, project, team or individual achievement.
Prepare a concise entry that explains the goal, strategy, execution and results of your work. Strong entries give judges a clear understanding of the challenge, the audience, the approach and the outcome.
You may submit work on behalf of your organization, your agency, your client, yourself or your team. Entries may be submitted across multiple categories.
Complete the online entry form, upload any supporting materials and submit your entry by the deadline.
Enter your work today and show the PR industry what your team achieved.
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 [email protected].
This year’s program is open to any work executed between June 1, 2025, and June 5, 2026, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $550 per entry into standard categories, and $600 per entry into Signature / Prestige Awards categories.
A late fee of $325 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, August 21, 2026.
Do you have a campaign or project you'd like to enter into multiple categories? Pay the original entry fee, and then only $250 for each additional category!
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you apply?
The PR Daily Awards give your work respected recognition from one of the industry’s most trusted names in communications, PR and marketing. Finalist and winner recognition can help strengthen your team’s credibility, celebrate your people, support client relationships and give your organization a powerful proof point to share across internal and external channels.Who can enter?
Entries may be submitted by organizations worldwide. The only requirement is that entries be submitted in English. The PR Daily Awards are open to in-house, agency and independent communication practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.What does it take to be a winner?
Winning entries clearly explain the purpose behind the work, the audience it served and the results it achieved. Judges look for strong strategy, thoughtful execution, creativity, clarity and outcomes that show why the work mattered. Please look at our past award winners to see what gets recognized and rewarded. We encourage you to submit the same campaign to multiple categories, if you feel they are relevant. Doing so increases your chances of winning.What are the entry requirements?
Each entry should include a summary of the campaign, project, team or individual achievement being submitted. Entrants are encouraged to include details such as goals, strategy, execution, results and supporting materials that help judges understand the strength of the work.Why are some deadlines extended?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities. These extensions are not guaranteed, so entering by the standard deadline is the best way to avoid missed opportunities.When will I find out results?
Finalists will be announced in early October. Winners will be revealed at a live event in December in New York City, where all finalists will be recognized alongside standout PR professionals, teams, agencies and organizations from across the industry. All entrants will receive notifications via email as announcements are made.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 [email protected].
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact Morgan Einspanier at [email protected].