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Contact:
Brendan Gannon
Senior Marketing Manager, Awards Programs
Ragan Communications
[email protected]
PR Daily Announces Finalists for 2026 Social Media & Digital Awards
Finalists to be honored and winners announced live June 18 at City Winery in New York City.
Chicago, IL — April 30, 2026 — PR Daily has announced the finalists for its 2026 Social Media & Digital Awards, recognizing the campaigns, teams, leaders, companies, organizations and agencies producing standout work across social media, digital communications and online storytelling.
Finalists will be recognized, and winners will be announced live, at PR Daily’s Social Media & Digital Awards Luncheon on June 18 at City Winery in New York City. The in-person celebration will bring together finalists, colleagues, clients and peers for an afternoon of recognition, connection and live winner reveals. Reserved tables and individual tickets are available for those who want to celebrate alongside the teams behind the work.
“PR Daily’s Social Media & Digital Awards recognizes the work that breaks through, connects with audiences and produces real results,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager of awards programs for Ragan Communications and PR Daily. “This year’s finalists represent a strong mix of strategic thinking, creative execution and measurable impact, and we’re proud to recognize the people and organizations behind that work.”
Among the finalists being recognized are the following companies, organizations and agencies from this year’s list:
- Adobe
- Bospar
- City and County of Denver
- Jackson Spalding
- Mastercard
- Miami University
- NBCUniversal Telemundo
- Nissan Motor Co.
- Purdue University
- PwC
See the full list of finalists here.
This year’s finalist class reflects the wide range of work being recognized across the field, from global brands and major companies to universities, public institutions and agencies. Together, these finalists represent the creativity, strategy and results that continue to define strong social and digital communications work.
The event offers finalists a chance to celebrate in person, share the moment with teammates and clients, and be in the room as this year’s winners are revealed. PR Daily encourages finalist organizations and agencies to reserve seats early as they plan their June 18 celebration in New York City.
View the full list of finalists and learn more about the luncheon here.
For questions, contact Barbara Kanady at [email protected].
The awards program is presented by Ragan’s Communications Week, Ragan Communications and PR Daily, the leading authorities in PR and communications intelligence.
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