PRSA Greater Cleveland recognizes excellence in public relations through several awards programs held each year. Award winners demonstrate leadership in the public relations field and contribute to advancing the profession in Northeast Ohio. PRSA Greater Cleveland recognizes local excellence in the public relations field through the following annual awards:
THE CLEVELAND ROCKS AWARDS
Cleveland Rocks Awards, acknowledging outstanding public relations programs incorporating sound research, planning, execution and evaluation. More information on this event is available here.
THE HILL LIGHTHOUSE YOUNG AWARDS
Mark Your Calendars and join us for the PRSA Cleveland’s 2018 Hill, Lighthouse & Young Awards Presentation:
The John W. Hill Award
Is presented each year to the chief executive of a Greater Cleveland area organization who provides outstanding leadership and support for internal and external communications.
- The 2019 Nomination Form is online here.
2018 Recipient: David Gilbert, President & CEO of Destination Cleveland, and President & CEO The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
The Lighthouse Award
Is presented each year to recognize the career accomplishments and community service of a senior public relations professional who is a member of Greater Cleveland PRSA.
- The 2019 Nomination Form is online here.
2018 Recipient: Barbara Paynter, APR Fellow PRSA, President Paynter Communications, Honoring Past President of both PRSA Cleveland and PRSA Akron Chapters
The Davis Young Award for Exceptional Mentors
Is presented each year to recognize a professional who excels in mentoring students and young professionals through hands-on instruction and support.
- The 2019 Nomination Form is online here.
2018 Recipient: Julie A. Miller, APR Associate Professor, Director of the Public Relations Program, Baldwin Wallace University
Stay tuned for details about our 2019 Awards Ceremony.