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Brendan Gannon
Senior Marketing Manager, Awards Programs
Ragan Communications
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PR Daily Announces Finalists for Its 2026 Nonprofit Communications Awards
Organizations, agencies and teams will be honored during a live luncheon celebration on September 30 at The Yale Club in New York City.
CHICAGO, June 16, 2026 – PR Daily is proud to announce the finalists for its 2026 Nonprofit Communications Awards, honoring the organizations, agencies, teams and communications professionals behind standout work supporting causes, communities and public service missions.
This year’s finalists represent a wide range of campaigns, programs and initiatives across nonprofit communications, advocacy, fundraising, media relations, marketing, public affairs, events and more. Their work helped inform communities, inspire action, build trust, strengthen donor and volunteer engagement, support health and education efforts and bring greater visibility to important causes.
PR Daily congratulates all finalists earning recognition in its 2026 Nonprofit Communications Awards. Their work reflects the strategy, creativity and care required to communicate clearly, build meaningful connections and support organizations doing vital work.
Winners will be announced live on September 30, 2026, during PR Daily’s Nonprofit Communications Awards Luncheon at The Yale Club in New York City. The celebratory event will bring together finalists, colleagues, clients, partners and peers for an afternoon of recognition and celebration. Finalists will have the opportunity to attend with their teams, honor the people behind the work and be in the room as category winners are revealed live.
Among the organizations named directly or represented through finalist work are:
- AARP
- ASPCA
- City of Hope
- Food Bank For New York City
- Make-A-Wish America
- National 4-H Council
- PBS
- Susan G. Komen
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- UNICEF USA
The complete list of finalists is available here.
“Nonprofit communications work often carries a deep sense of responsibility,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager at Ragan Communications and PR Daily. “This year’s finalists show how strategy, powerful storytelling and clear communication can help organizations reach the people they serve, rally support and bring attention to causes that matter. We are proud to recognize their work and look forward to celebrating with them in New York City this September.”
Finalists are encouraged to attend the luncheon with their teams. Reserved tables and individual tickets are available.
For more information about the 2026 Nonprofit Communications Awards Luncheon or to reserve seats, visit the event page here.
For questions, contact Barbara Kanady at [email protected].
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Morgan Einspanier 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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