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Date: 2025-11-12
Location: Chicago, IL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Brendan Gannon
Senior Marketing Manager, Awards Programs
Ragan Communications
[email protected]

Ragan Communications Announces Winners of the 2025 Zenith Awards
Finalists recognized at a celebratory dinner on November 12 in Austin during Communications Week.

CHICAGO, IL (November 12, 2025) — Ragan Communications is proud to announce the winners and Honorable Mentions of its inaugural Zenith Awards, a program honoring the most inspiring, strategic and innovative work across internal and external communications.

Finalists were celebrated during a special evening event on Wednesday, November 12, at the Hyatt Regency in Austin—an anchor event of Communications Week. Communications leaders, teams and rising stars gathered to recognize the campaigns, initiatives and achievements driving the industry forward. Winners were revealed live during the dinner, with attendees applauding work that elevated brands, strengthened employee engagement, enhanced reputation and delivered measurable results.

This class of winners and Honorable Mentions represents the highest levels of excellence in communications, from organizational storytelling and multimedia content to employee experience, brand reputation, crisis response, media relations, thought leadership and beyond. Their work exemplifies the creativity, strategy and insight shaping the future of the communications profession.

“The Zenith Awards honor the communicators who are taking our industry to new heights,” said Brendan Gannon, senior marketing manager of Ragan’s Awards programs. “This year’s winners set the standard for excellence, and we’re thrilled to spotlight their achievements on a national stage.”

View the full list of 2025 Zenith Awards winners and Honorable Mentions here: https://www.ragan.com/awards/events/zenith-awards-gala-2025/

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