COUNTDOWN TO THE REGULAR DEADLINE
ABOUT THE PRWEEK AWARDS
The PRWeek Awards are the gold standard of recognition in the communications industry, universally regarded as the highest and most sought after accolade in the profession. The 27th edition of the U.S. awards will be celebrated in 2026 and will honor the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit and education teams, and the most effective work produced during the entry period. Winning entries can truly claim that they are the best of the best in the PR industry, which has never been more highly regarded and respected for the value it delivers.
ENTRY INFORMATION
KEY DATES
Regular Deadline: September 26, 2025
Final Deadline: October 17, 2025
Finalist Announcement: Mid December
FEES
Regular Deadline:
Standard: $595 | Education: $250 | Business: $650
Final Deadline:
Standard: $915 | Education: $550 | Business: $925
EVENT DETAILS
KEY INFORMATION
Date: March 12, 2026
Location: Cipriani Wall St.
55 Wall St. New York, NY 10005
Attire: Black Tie Preferred
AGENDA
All times in EST
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Welcome Remarks & Dinner: 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Awards Presentation: 8:15 - 10:00 pm
Afterparty on Mezzanine: 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Meet our 2025 Jury Chair!
Kelly McGinnis
SVP & Chief Communications Officer | Levi Strauss & Co.
Kelly McGinnis is responsible for shaping Levi Strauss & Co's corporate affairs strategy and managing stakeholder relations. She oversees a global team that includes media relations, internal communications, government affairs, consumer relations, community relations and the Red Tab Foundation, the company’s employee assistance fund.
Kelly is a seasoned communications leader with more than 20 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has led teams both in-house and at agencies on a variety of accounts in the consumer goods, apparel, technology and financial industries.
OUR WINNERS MATTER
Winning a PRWeek Award doesn't end when the day is over!
Past winners are invited back as judges, giving them further insight into the Awards. Winners have also gone on to be featured in awards marketing, making sure everyone knows of our esteemed winners.
Winners have also been selected to speak at several of our PRWeek events and have been featured in both online and print as examples of best practice. We will publicize you to the PRWeek world, showcasing your organizations and outstanding work as the best in the sector.
Check out last year's event
A LOOK BACK AT THE PRWEEK AWARDS
GET IN TOUCH
EVENT Q'S
Leeann Seeley
Senior Events Coordinator
E: leeann.seeley@haymarketmedia.com
Jackie Testa McCreadie
Senior Event Manager
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