Winner:
Announcing Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Winners!
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, Ragan Communications and PR Daily celebrated all of the finalists from its PR Daily Awards at an at evening gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
It was a show recognizing the best communications, marketing and PR work from the past year. Category winners were also announced—and they did not disappoint.
Hundreds of communicators gathered to network, celebrate, dine and learn from the top communications efforts from the past year. The program featured a special performance by the Emmy-winning trio, Time for Three, who put on an unforgettable performance.
It truly was a celebration to remember!
Learn more about the winners and honorable mentions by checking out the details below.
WINNERS
Grand Prize
PR Campaign of the Year
PR Campaign of the Year
Honorable Mentions
- 5WPR: Axiom Space
- Funko: PR Team
- Identity: Hudsonville Ice Cream x Little Debbie: The Two Billion Impression Scoop
- WM Technology / Weedmaps: Hijacking the Super Bowl Ad Conversation to Battle Cannabis Censorship
PR Campaign of the Year
Campaigns
Arts & Entertainment Campaign
Arts & Entertainment Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Tara, Ink.: Tara, Ink.
Arts & Entertainment Campaign
B2B Campaign
B2B Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Brodeur Partners: Launching a Sustainable Future for Cannabis Packaging
- Gravitate PR: Strivr: The Bridge to the Metaverse
- Landing AI: Democratizing AI
- Oracle: 2021 AI@Work Campaign
- SpotOn: Points of Profit
- Ted Miller Group, LLC.: Matter’s Takeover of CES
B2B Campaign
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Campaign
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Diffusion: All Eyes on EyeBuyDirect – EyeBuyDirect with Diffusion
- Jeneration PR: Reinvigorating a baby brand's connection to new mothers
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Campaign
Branding Campaign
Branding Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- FARO Technologies, Inc.: Brand Refresh Campaign
Branding Campaign
Cause-Related Marketing Campaign
Cause-Related Marketing Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Funko: PR Team
- Georgia Commute Options: Air Quality Improvement Initiative
- Mower: Roam The Empire
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: Our Girls, the Unstoppable Women of the Future
- Philip Morris International (PMI): United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT)
Cause-Related Marketing Campaign
Community Engagement Campaign
Community Engagement Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Disney Parks, Experiences & Products: planDisney
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Accenture Federal Services: 2022 GI Bill Summit
Community Engagement Campaign
Community Relations Campaign
Community Relations Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- IW Group: McDonald's APA Next
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: Planifica tu Vacuna
- Philip Morris International (PMI): United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT)
- Violet PR: Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall
Community Relations Campaign
Content Marketing Initiatives
Content Marketing Initiatives
Honorable Mentions
- McDermott Will & Emery: Engaging Clients with Case Studies
- Sage Growth Partners: Sage Growth Partners and Prealize Health, State of Health PR Campaign
- TD Bank: TD Bank Digital Content Team
Content Marketing Initiatives
Corporate Communications Campaign
Corporate Communications Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Comprise x CableLabs: 10G Challenge
- East Cambridge Savings Bank: Benefits of a Mutual Bank
Corporate Communications Campaign
Covid-19 Communications Campaign
Covid-19 Communications Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- MolinaCares and Forbes Tate Partners: COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign
- Pratt Institute: Making a Difference
- Sage Growth Partners: Sage Growth Partners and National Minority Health Association PR Campaign
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: The LLS National Patient Registry
- Virginia Commonwealth University: VCU Better Together - Student Vaccine Campaign
Covid-19 Communications Campaign
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Campaign
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Jackson Family Wines: Rooted For Good: Roadmap to 2030
- Philip Morris International (PMI): United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT)
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Campaign
DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Communications
DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Communications
Honorable Mentions
- Ascension: ABIDE
- Double Shot: Double Shot
- IW Group: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire presents Drag Queen Summer Glamp
- National League for Nursing: Taking Aim: Addressing Structural Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Implicit Bias & Social Justice
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: Cebrando el Mes del Orgullo
- R+Co: Pride Edition: DREAMHOUSE Cold Pressed Watermelon Wave Spray
DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Communications
Education Campaign
Education Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Jackson Spalding: Delivering the Future: Jackson Spalding, The Coca-Cola System & The Technical College System of Georgia
Education Campaign
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Communications
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Communications
Honorable Mentions
- Austin Resource Recovery: Curbside Composting Program
- Landis Communications, Inc.: Fish Run Place
- LG&E and KU: You ‘herd’ it here first: LG&E and KU launch live sheep cam
- Webster Bank: Webster Bank’s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Communications
Event PR or Marketing Campaign
Event PR or Marketing Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- 1Milk2Sugars: Keys Soulcare X Sephora Canada Launch
- Cloud Native Computing Foundation: CNCF: Resilience Realized
- Diffusion: Scripps National Spelling Bee x Diffusion Make History with First Black American Winner
- Fraser Health: Increasing community immunity through a Vax-a-thon event
- Mars Petcare: Helping 285 Pets Find Homes with Mars Petcare’s 13th Annual Adoption Weekend
- TV One Networks: Urban One Honors
Event PR or Marketing Campaign
Food or Beverage Campaign
Food or Beverage Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Beyond Meat: Beyond Fried Chicken
- Identity: Hudsonville Ice Cream x Little Debbie: The Two Billion Impression Scoop
- IW Group: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire presents Drag Queen Summer Glamp
- Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun serves the bold with launch of newest coffee shop, The Crafty Stir Cafe
- Popeyes: Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich Launch
- Rinck Advertising: Dunkin' Maine Blueberry Line-Up
Food or Beverage Campaign
Global PR Campaign
Global PR Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- 3M and Ketchum: State of Science Index 2021
- East Bay Municipal Utility District: EBMUD Fossil Discovery
- L’Oréal: CES 2022
- The Hoffman Agency: A World-class PR Program on a Shoestring Budget; Elevating the Supermicro Brand and CEO Profile in the U.S., EU and APAC
Global PR Campaign
Influencer Campaign
Influencer Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Endo International, plc: Really Cellulite Influencer Campaign
- IW Group: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire presents Drag Queen Summer Glamp
- JPA Health: Getting Out of the Rough
- Peppercomm / Honeymoon: Peppercomm / Honeymoon for Binance
- The Hoffman Agency: From Water Jugs to Dumbbells — Bowflex Influencers Bring Fitness Home
Influencer Campaign
Integrated PR & Marketing
Integrated PR & Marketing
Honorable Mentions
- Cloud Native Computing Foundation: CNCF: Resilience Realized
- East Cambridge Savings Bank: Benefits of a Mutual Bank
- Gravitate PR: Hired: State of Tech Salaries
- Havas Formula: Core Hydration Summer 2021 Campaign
- iQ 360: Hawaii Department of Health's COVID-19 Vaccines for Keiki
- myWHY Agency: American Medical Association 175th Anniversary Campaign
- OneTrust: OneTrust Launches the World's First Trust Intelligence Platform
Integrated PR & Marketing
Marketing Campaign
Marketing Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.: Tick Free NH
- LG&E and KU: Empowering Convenience with LG&E and KU's New Mobile App
- P1FCU: 1% Cash Back Refi
Marketing Campaign
Media Pitch
Media Pitch
Honorable Mentions
- Experience Columbus: Holiday Press Box Mailer
- Notably: Rowan Valentine's Day Survey Pitch
- Smithsonian's NMAAHC: Jackie Robinson 75
- Aurora Strategy Group: Canadians for Nuclear Energy
Media Pitch
Media Relations Campaign
Media Relations Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Airfoil Group: MSHDA MIHAF Launch Campaign
- Children's Health: Children’s Health Educates and Empowers Parents, Physicians with COVID-19 Media Relations Campaign
- Diffusion: Honey, I’m Home: Maximizing Burrow’s Revenue Through Targeted Media Strategy
- Endo Aesthetics: Endo’s QWO: Launching the First and Only FDA-Approved Injectable for Cellulite
- GlobalFoundries: Ascent to Semiconductor Industry Leader
- L’Oréal: CES 2022
- Mars Petcare: Earning 551M Impressions to Spotlight Pet Adoption with Mars Petcare’s 13th Annual Adoption Weekend
- Smithsonian's National Museum of American History: Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks Anniversary
- Technica Communications: Fast EV-Charging Goes to Washington: Tritium’s PR journey from nascent Australian brand to White House Endorsement
- Ted Miller Group, LLC.: Matter’s Takeover of CES
Media Relations Campaign
Multicultural Campaign
Multicultural Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- 5WPR: REVOLT
- Century 21 Real Estate: CENTURY 21 Empowering Latinas Program
- IW Group: McDonald’s Hall of Zodiacs
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: Come with Us / Juntos Imparables
- VCU Health: Hispanic COVID-19 vaccine outreach
Nonprofit Campaign
Nonprofit Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Berg & Associates LLC: Keeping Oregon Wildlife Safe One License Plate Sale at a Time
- Brodeur Partners: Transforming an Iconic In-Person Walk into a Virtual Event Amid a Pandemic
- Team Rubicon: Afghanistan Resettlement
- The Dayton Foundation: Centennial Celebration - 100 Gifts to the Community
- The Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFW #StillServing
Nonprofit Campaign
Original Research
Original Research
Honorable Mentions
- Civic Alliance: The Corporate Civic Playbook
- EvolveMKD: The Evolution of Communications
- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation: Fender Uses Nationwide Survey, Doubles Down On Beginner Tools To Break Down Barriers, Demystifies Guitar
- Gravitate PR: Hired: State of Tech Salaries
- Hilton: The Changed Traveler: Hilton Explores Emerging Travel Trends Two Years Into the Pandemic
- Oracle: 2021 AI@Work Campaign
Original Research
PR on a Shoestring Budget
PR on a Shoestring Budget
Honorable Mentions
- Nouveau Communications: HipDot x Cup Noodles Launch
- Smithsonian's National Museum of American History: Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks Anniversary
PR on a Shoestring Budget
Public Affairs Campaign
Public Affairs Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Aurora Strategy Group: Canadians for Nuclear Energy
- Marino: FixRx's Campaign to Fix NY's Broken Prescription Drug System
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Accenture Federal Services: Post-9/11 GI Bill Enrollment Verification Rollout Campaign
Public Affairs Campaign
Public Service Campaign
Public Service Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.: Rhode Rules for Rhode Island
- Philip Morris International (PMI): United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT)
Public Service Campaign
Re-branding or Re-positioning
Re-branding or Re-positioning
Honorable Mentions
- BorgWarner: BorgWarner Rebranding Campaign
- Canine Companions: Canine Companions
- Peraton: One Peraton
Re-branding or Re-positioning
Social Media Campaign
Social Media Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals with BCW: Expanding Patient Support and Resources with ENTRESTO Chatbot
- Disney Parks, Experiences & Products: Disney Parks
- L’Oréal: CES 2022
Social Media Campaign
Storytelling Campaign
Storytelling Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Clarity: Zesty.ai: Reshaping the Insurance Industry
- United Way of the National Capital Area: When None Are Ignored, All Will Thrive
Storytelling Campaign
Technology Campaign
Technology Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- 5WPR: Axiom Space
- Clarity: W3W: Lost and found in LA County
- Comprise x Valyant AI
- Elev8 New Media: Vuzix Unveils Shield™ Smart Glasses at Consumer Electronics Show 2022
- IW Group: McDonald’s Hall of Zodiacs
- Quarter Horse PR: EngageSmart IPO Campaign
- SutherlandGold: Sila x WHOOP
- Ted Miller Group, LLC.: Matter’s Takeover of CES
Technology Campaign
Thought Leadership Communications
Thought Leadership Communications
Honorable Mentions
- ABB Installation Products: Food & Beverage Safety and Productivity Series
- Berg & Associates LLC: Community-Based Thought Leadership Elevates OnPoint’s Position as Financial Wellness Leader
- Comprise x Terrapin: "Explore Responsibly" Campaign
- ECMC Group: ECMC Group Lays the Groundwork for Education at the Speed of Change
- Landing AI: Democratizing AI
- Notably: Tealbook
- The Agency: Thought Leadership Communications
Thought Leadership Communications
Use of Data and Measurement
Use of Data and Measurement
Honorable Mentions
- 3M and Ketchum: State of Science Index 2021
- ECMC Group: ECMC Group Helps Teens Question The Quo in Education
Use of Data and Measurement
Video Campaign
Video Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- AGAR: IT IS US
- MolinaCares and Forbes Tate Partners: Andrew's Journey COVID-19 Video Campaign
- New York Independent System Operator: PR Daily video campaign
- Ruder Finn: The Quest for Sleep
Video Campaign
Health Care PR and Marketing
Health Care Content
Health Care Content
Honorable Mentions
- Children's Health: Children’s Health Shares Facts – Not Fear – With COVID-19 Content Strategy
- EvergreenHealth: Redesign Builds Digital Front Door for Tech-Savvy Patients
- Glooko, Inc.: Glooko Byline Articles on the Value of Remote Patient Monitoring
Health Care Content
Health Care Covid-19 Communications
Health Care Covid-19 Communications
Honorable Mentions
- Aegis Sciences Corporation: TestingWorks! Allows Students to Return to the Classroom Safely
- Jackson Spalding: #ListentoGwinnettMoms Campaign
- MolinaCares and Forbes Tate Partners: COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign
- SoutheastHEALTH: COVID Vaccine Clinics
Health Care Covid-19 Communications
Health Care Communications Campaign of the Year
Health Care Communications Campaign of the Year
Honorable Mentions
- Ascension: Thought Leadership
- Fraser Health: Increasing community immunity through a Vax-a-thon event
Health Care Communications Campaign of the Year
Health Care PR Campaign
Health Care PR Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Amendola: Amendola Amplified DrFirst's Healthcare Brand
- Crowe PR: DermTech Melanoma Awareness Month Campaign
- dna Communications/NVS Pharmaceuticals: Leveraging a Compelling Patient Story to Raise Awareness for Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Advance Competitive Edge for a Dry Eye Treatment
- HSA Bank: The 2021 HSA Bank Health & Wealth Index℠
- Lightspeed PR/M: How Lightspeed PR/M Told The Moving Story of MoveAgain
- Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications: PlushCare
Health Care PR Campaign
Health Care Publication
Health Care Publication
Honorable Mentions
- CARF International: Consumer Guide to Life Plan Communities
- Changi General Hospital: Caring
- McDermott Will & Emery: The Next Evolution of Healthcare Private Equity
Health Care Publication
Health Care Thought Leadership Communications
Health Care Thought Leadership Communications
Honorable Mentions
- Amendola: Amendola helps HSBlox educate the market on value-based care
- Cigna: Cigna Healthy Workforce
Health Care Thought Leadership Communications
Health Care Video
Health Care Video
Honorable Mentions
- MolinaCares and Forbes Tate Partners: Andrew's Journey COVID-19 Video Campaign
Health Care Video
People and Teams
Corporate PR Team of the Year
Corporate PR Team of the Year
Honorable Mentions
- Responsible Initiative for Justice: Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
- Solebury Strategic Communications: Solebury Strategic Communications' Corporate Communications Team
Corporate PR Team of the Year
Marketing Team of the Year
Marketing Team of the Year
Honorable Mentions
- Blackstone: Blackstone Marketing Team
- St. Thomas University (STU): STU Marketing & Communications
Marketing Team of the Year
PR Agency of the Year
PR Agency of the Year
Honorable Mentions
- Caliber Corporate Advisers
- Factory PR
- JPA Health
- Just Drive Media
- The MRKT
PR Agency of the Year
PR Leader of the Year
PR Leader of the Year
Honorable Mentions
- Marissa Eigenbrood: Smith Publicity, Inc.
- Astrid Greve-Spencer: Enablon
- Nicole Rodrigues: NRPR Group
- Heather Zoumas-Lubeski: Endo International, plc
PR Leader of the Year
PR Professional of Year
PR Professional of Year
Honorable Mentions
- John Gonda: Sage Growth Partners
PR Professional of Year
Podcasts & Publications
Annual Report
Annual Report
Honorable Mentions
- Children's Health: Children’s Health 2021 Beyond ABC Symposium Spurs Critical Dialogue about Mental Health Amid COVID-19
- iQ 360: HEI's 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
- Public Relations Society of America: PRSA 2021 Year in Review
- UNC Health: UNC Health 2021 Annual Report
- Webster Bank: Webster Financial Corporation’s 2021 Annual Report
Annual Report
Publication
Publication
Honorable Mentions
- Changi General Hospital: Caring
- NBC Sports Next, SportsEngine and 59 Creative: NBC Sports Next and 59 Creative Collaborate to Introduce First-Ever Interactive Kids’ Guide to the Olympics for Future Athletes
- Non-Obvious Company: The Non-Obvious Insights Email Newsletter
Publication
Online Newsroom or Media Center
Online Newsroom or Media Center
Honorable Mentions
- Metropolitan State University of Denver: RED online newsroom
- Nissan Motor: Nissan News
- OSF HealthCare: OSF HealthCare Newsroom
Online Newsroom or Media Center
Podcast
Podcast
Honorable Mentions
- Aon: "On Aon" Podcast
- JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.: The Power of Prevention Podcast
- Nordstrom: The Nordy Pod
- SurePayroll: SurePayroll Back of the Napkin Podcast, Season 3
Website
Website
Honorable Mentions
- National League for Nursing: NLN.org
- P1FCU: P1FCU.ORG
- UC Davis Health: UC Davis Health, open enrollment website
Website
PR Events (Live or Virtual)
Employee Event
Employee Event
Honorable Mentions
- Bandwidth: Spirit Week 2022
Employee Event
Influencer Event
Influencer Event
Honorable Mentions
- Cloud Native Computing Foundation: CNCF: Resilience Realized
- Red Havas: Elevating Expertise at Transitions the Studio
Press Event or Media Tour
Press Event or Media Tour
Honorable Mentions
- Identity: Identity, Guiding the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office During the Oxford High School Shooting Crisis Response
- Jackson Spalding: TK Elevator Grand Opening
- The Home Depot with MSL and Hartmann Studios: SkeleTON of Fun: Halloween and Holiday Virtual Media Showcase 2021 by The Home Depot
Press Event or Media Tour
Social Media Communications By Channel
Honorable Mentions
- SPM Communications: Community Coffee Social Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- SPM Communications: Community Coffee Social Campaign
Honorable Mentions
- Endo International plc: LinkedIn: Engaging Team Members in a Highly Regulated Industry
TikTok
TikTok
Honorable Mentions
- 1Milk2Sugars: SPOTMYUV
- Visit Orlando: Visit Orlando - Social Media Team
TikTok
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