This program is now closed.
Learn more about current programs here.
RECOGNITION
EACH CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
Get ahead by getting recognized with a PR Daily Award!
Ragan's PR Daily Awards is where excellence meets recognition and where your hard work finds its rightful place in the spotlight.
The industry’s most esteemed recognition program honors the most impactful campaigns, events, individuals and teams of the past year. This is more than just an awards program; it's a mark of prestige, a testament to your dedication and talent in the field of communications.
Save the date for December 11th for the PR Daily Awards Gala at the City Winery in New York City. This is a can’t-miss gathering where we shine a spotlight on the PR community.
Don't let your achievements go unnoticed. Submit your top work to Ragan’s 2024 PR Daily Awards by June 21 for the opportunity for you and your team to earn the recognition you deserve.
CATEGORIES
GRAND PRIZE
PR Campaign of the Year
GENERAL CAMPAIGNS
B2B Campaign
B2C Campaign
Branding Campaign
Brand Reputation Campaign
Brand Journalism
Cause-Related Marketing Campaign
Community Relations Campaign
Content Marketing Initiatives
Corporate Communications Campaign
Crisis Management
DE&I Communications
Email Communications
Employee Relations
Employer Branding
ESG Communications
Event PR or Marketing Campaign
Excellence in Social Media
Executive Communications
External/Internal Comms Campaign
Financial Communications/Investor Relations
Global PR Campaign
Guerrilla Marketing
Influencer Campaign
In-House Campaign
Issues Management
Integrated PR & Marketing
Marketing Campaign
Media Event
Media Pitch
Media Relations Campaign
Media Strategy
Multicultural Campaign
Newsjacking
Nonprofit Campaign
Original Research
PR on a Shoestring Budget
Publicity Stunt
Pro Bono Campaign
Product Launch
Public Affairs Campaign
Public Service Campaign
Re-branding or Re-positioning Campaign
Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign
Social Listening
Social Media Campaign
Social Responsibility
Storytelling Initiatives
Thought Leadership Communications
Use of Generative AI
Use of Data and Measurement
Video: Single Video
Video: Campaign
Video: Series
Viral Campaign
Visual Storytelling Initiatives
CAMPAIGNS BY INDUSTRY
Arts, Entertainment and Media Campaign
Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle Campaign
Cannabis/CBD Campaign
Consumer Packaged Goods Campaign
Education Campaign
Finance/Banking Campaign
Food and Beverage Campaign
Hospitality and Tourism Campaign
Manufacturing Campaign
Professional Services Campaign
Retail Campaign
Sports Campaign
Technology and Information Services Campaign
Other
PODCASTS, PUBLICATIONS AND MORE
Annual Report
Blog
Digital Publication
Impactful Press Release
Newsletter
Podcast
Print Publication
Sustainability Report
Website
PR EVENTS (LIVE OR VIRTUAL)
Community Event
Employee Event
Experiential Campaign
Influencer Event
Metaverse Event or Experience
Pop-Up Event or Experience
Press Event or Media Tour
HEALTHCARE PR AND MARKETING
Marketing Campaign of Year
PR Campaign of Year
Social Media Campaign of Year
PEOPLE AND TEAMS
PR Professional of the Year
Marketing Professional of the Year
Media Relations Professional of the Year
Social Media Professional of the Year
Young Professional of the Year (Age 30 and Under)
Executive of the Year
Agency of the Year
Marketing Team of the Year
PR Team of the Year
PR Hall of Fame
HOW TO ENTER
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of your entry. The synopsis should be 350 to 900 words and include the following sub-headings (when applicable):
- Goals
- Strategy and tactics
- Execution
- Evaluation: success, results or ROI
Be sure to follow the guidelines laid out in the category descriptions, as the judges will look for those elements when they select the winners.
You will be able to upload additional documents, links, videos and URLs to your submission. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The award program is open to in-house teams, agencies and individual practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Vendors may also submit their work or their client’s work. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your clients.
Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
Contact Brendan Gannon to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can email him at brendang@ragan.com.
This year’s program is open to any work executed between June 1, 2023, and June 21, 2024, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $525 per entry into standard categories, and $575 per entry into Grand Prize categories.
A late fee of $275 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, June 21, 2024.
Do you have a campaign, project, individual or team you'd like to enter into multiple categories? Pay the original entry fee, and then only $250 for each additional category!
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you apply?
Our PR Daily Awards is the industry's most prestigious awards program, helping you measure the success of your work and prove the value of your contributions to your organization or clients. As a winner, you’ll earn publicity for your brand across our websites and social media audiences, a custom write-up about your campaign and a trophy.Who can enter?
Entries may be submitted by organizations worldwide. The only requirement is that entries be submitted in English. The program is open to in-house, agency, independent communication practitioners and vendors in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.What does it take to be a winner?
We look for top-quality work that shows clear, bold and creative ideas that benefit your business or client. Please provide metrics or results that back up your claims, and share creative collateral such as videos, visual design or websites that were a part of your project. Please look at our past award winners to see what gets recognized and rewarded. We encourage you to submit the same campaign to multiple categories, if you feel they are relevant. Doing so increases your chances of winning. You'll also save on multiple submissions of the same campaign or project.Why are some deadlines extended?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities.When will I find out results?
Ragan will recognize all finalists—and announce category winners—at a special live event on December 11 at the City Winery in New York City.Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please email Brendan Gannon at brendang@ragan.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact Morgan Einspanier at MorganE@ragan.com.
Ragan Communications is not responsible for international shipping fees related to trophies or certificates.