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2019 Competition Winners

Award winners are selected by an independent panel of judges from the Bluegrass Chapter of PRSA. Awards are presented here in alphabetical order by category, not the order in which they were conferred.

Category Company Name Entry Name Award
2019 Best Campaign on a Shoestring Budget Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association K-Pop Mania Comes to the L.A. Zoo with the Naming of its Newborn Pudu PRism
2019 Best Campaign on a Shoestring Budget Klick X Stand Up For Sustainability at Shore Hotel Award of Excellence
2019 Branded Content California State University, Los Angeles Cal State LA Study Abroad Campaign Award of Excellence
2019 Branded Content California State University, Los Angeles Cal State LA Downtown Metro Campaign PRism
2019 Community Relations, Consumer Services NBC4 Southern California Help 4 the Hungry PRism
2019 Community Relations, Government Beach Cities Health District Beach Cities Free Fitness Award of Excellence
2019 Community Relations, Government City of Malibu Disaster Notification System Test PRism
2019 Community Relations, Not-for-Profit Cause Communications We Rise 2019 PRism
2019 Community Relations, Not-for-Profit Klick X Hotel Shangri-La Steps Back in Time With Veterans Storytelling Award of Excellence
2019 Community Relations, Sustainability / Environmental Davies Blowing Wind in the Face of Competition: Vestas PRism
2019 Community Relations, Sustainability / Environmental Fiona Hutton & Associates “From Skyscraper to Mid-Rise: The Making of a Community-Oriented Development” — Holland Partner Group’s Third & Fairfax Mixed-Used Project Award of Excellence
2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Consumer Products imre Toyota Promotes ‘Mobility for All’ with Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas PRism
2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Consumer Services NBC4 Southern California Help 4 the Hungry PRism
2019 Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability / Environmental Klick X Stand Up For Sustainability at Shore Hotel PRism
2019 Crisis Communications, Not-for-Profit Melissa Gersh Consulting United Way of Greater Los Angeles Responds to Hill and Woolsey Fires – A Disaster Relief Program: 2018 – 2019 PRism
2019 Crisis Communications, Sports & Entertainment Fiona Hutton & Associates Association of Talent Agents: “A Crisis Brewing in Hollywood” PRism
2019 Crisis Communications, Sports & Entertainment Juris Productions AAF- Football Class Action Award of Excellence
2019 Diversity Communications, Consumer Products Obagi & TogoRun SKINCLUSION Initiative PRism
2019 Diversity Communications, Consumer Products Rogers & Cowan McDonald’s Gospel Stage Award of Excellence
2019 Diversity Communications, Government IW Group, Inc. LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden Capitalizes on Changing Demographics PRism
2019 Diversity Communications, Not-for-Profit National Immigration Law Center Rewiring the Third Rail: Toward a More Productive Conversation about Immigrant Families PRISM
2019 Earned Media, Feature Stories Idea Hall H. Hendy Associates HotelExecutive Feature Article Series Award of Excellence
2019 Earned Media, Feature Stories Zapwater Communications La Paz, Mexico – A Peaceful Retreat PRism
2019 Earned Media, Satellite Media Tour Visit Anaheim GrandTravel Trend Takes Off: Visit Anaheim Campaign Shares Millennials’ Desire to Have Grandparents Along for the Ride Award of Excellence
2019 Events & Observances, Associations / Education Informa Markets The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Implements Initiative, “Discover the Ride,” Reaching Over 155 Million Consumers PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Consumer Products imre Kwikset Owns Wi-Fi Story at CES 2019 PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Consumer Services Forest Lawn Memorial Day at Forest Lawn PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Government City of Malibu City of Malibu State of the City Video Award of Excellence
2019 Events & Observances, Government IW Group, Inc. LA Arboretum Grows New Visitor Base Through Event Marketing and Communications PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Healthcare Olmstead Williams Communications Bringing Suicide out of the Shadows for Hope and Healing PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Not-for-Profit AARP with Rogers & Cowan 2019 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Not-for-Profit Finn Partners Easterseals Southern California: Celebrating 100 Years of Disability Services Award of Excellence
2019 Events & Observances, Not-for-Profit Hill+Knowlton Strategies World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2018: Demand Better PRism
2019 Events & Observances, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Princess Cruises Triple Crown Event – Princess Cruises Showcases Three Major Shipbuilding Milestones in One Day Award of Excellence
2019 Events & Observances, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Zapwater Communications From the City of Angels Directly to the Nordics: Finnair Launches Nonstop Service from LAX to HEL PRism
2019 Global Communications Hill+Knowlton Strategies World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2018: Demand Better PRism
2019 Influencer Marketing Princess Cruises Princess Cruises OceanMedallion Influencer Campaign PRism
2019 Integrated Communications, Consumer Products Golin LUNA Bar Equal Pay Campaign Award of Excellence
2019 Integrated Communications, Consumer Products Obagi & TogoRun SKINCLUSION Initiative PRism
2019 Integrated Communications, Government IW Group, Inc. LA Arboretum Embraces Integrated Communications to Enlighten New Visitors PRism
2019 Integrated Communications, Healthcare Blue Shield of California Return to Paradise Award of Excellence
2019 Integrated Communications, Healthcare Golin / Weber Shandwick Amgen Cholesterol 911 PRism
2019 Integrated Communications, Not-for-Profit Blue Shield of California Return to Paradise PRism
2019 Integrated Communications, Not-for-Profit Idea Hall Changing Hearts and Minds About Orange County’s Homeless Population PRism
2019 Integrated Communications, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Cunard Cunard’s Alaska Maiden Season Campaign PRism
2019 Internal Communications / Employee Relations Princess Cruises Welcome Aboard Packet for Sky Princess Inaugural Team Award of Excellence
2019 Internal Communications / Employee Relations Princess Cruises “Reach for the Sky” Search for the Most-Inspiring Crew Member PRism
2019 Marketing, Business-to-Business Idea Hall Cementing Real Estate-Focused Law Firm Cox, Castle & Nicholson as an Industry Leader PRism
2019 Marketing, Consumer Products VIM Global Hitting a Grand Slam – Turning A Non-MLB Licensed Video Game Into a Multimillion Downloaded Franchise PRism
2019 Marketing, Government City of West Hollywood Cityline Art: New Transit Brand with Public Art PRism
2019 Media Relations, Associations / Education Loyola Marymount University LAUSD Strike Survey PRism
2019 Media Relations, Associations / Education The Chicago School of Professional Psychology The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and FOX  LA: A Winning Partnership Award of Excellence
2019 Media Relations, Consumer Products SEGA of America SEGA Utilizes Media Relations to Win the Hearts and Consoles of Consumers PRism
2019 Media Relations, Consumer Products Zeno Group Going Big & Bold – Launching The 2020 Kia Telluride Award of Excellence
2019 Media Relations, Consumer Services Idea Hall Positioning Trilogy as America’s Voice for Financial Independence PRism
2019 Media Relations, Consumer Services The Hoyt Organization Presenting Pinnacle Treatment Centers as the “Go-To Place” for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Experts & Help Award of Excellence
2019 Media Relations, Healthcare Golin / Weber Shandwick Amgen Cholesterol 911 PRism
2019 Media Relations, Not-for-Profit Fiona Hutton & Associates “Turning Family Tragedy into Community Action” — Clear Channel Outdoor’s Community Partnership to End Gang Violence PRism
2019 Media Relations, Sports & Entertainment Defiant Public Relations Eat, Drink, and Support PRism
2019 Media Relations, Sports & Entertainment Rogers & Cowan Cobra Kai: Season Two Award of Excellence
2019 Media Relations, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Visit Anaheim Visit Anaheim Study Reveals American Families Spend the Most Quality Time Together While on Vacation PRism
2019 Media Relations, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Zapwater Communications Position PrivateFly as the Pioneer in Private Jet Booking Award of Excellence
2019 Owned Media, Blogs Original9 Media & Cornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone’s ReWork Blog PRism
2019 Owned Media, Blogs The Hoyt Organization “The New HoytOrg.com Launches…And The Shoemaker’s Kids Have New Shoes” Award of Excellence
2019 Owned Media, Public Service Announcements City of West Hollywood Recreational Reefer Madness PRism
2019 Public Affairs, Associations / Education Finn Partners The Recording Academy: Successfully Passing the Music Modernization Act PRism
2019 Public Affairs, Corporate / Business Davies Fourth Time’s a Charm: Getting Newland Sierra Approved Award of Excellence
2019 Public Affairs, Corporate / Business Fiona Hutton & Associates “Banning Animal Testing, Not Products” — Personal Care Products Council Legislative Advocacy Campaign PRism
2019 Public Service, Corporate / Business NBC4 Southern California Help 4 the Hungry PRism
2019 Public Service, Government Corona-Norco Unified School District #CNUSDisKind – Bullying Prevention and School Safety Community Campaign Award of Excellence
2019 Public Service, Government Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor Taxpayer Resource Seminar PRISM
2019 Public Service, Not-for-Profit Olmstead Williams Communications A Booster Shot for Saban Community Clinic Award of Excellence
2019 Public Service, not-for-Profit Olmstead Williams Communications Bringing Suicide out of the Shadows for Hope and Healing PRism
2019 Publications, Annual Reports Beach Cities Health District Beach Cities Health District 2018 Annual Report Award of Excellence
2019 Publications, Annual Reports Blue Shield of California Innovation with Care: Blue Shield of California’s 2018 Mission Report PRism
2019 Publications, Brochures California State University, Los Angeles Cal State LA Downtown – Program Recruitment Cards PRism
2019 Publications, Magazines Southern California Golf Association FORE Magazine PRism
2019 Reputation / Brand Management Idea Hall Evolving CapRock Partners’ Brand to Attract a New Target Audience PRism
2019 Reputation / Brand Management The Hoyt Organization Expanding HGA’s National Presence & Reputation as Industry Thought Leaders Award of Excellence
2019 Research & Evaluation Finn Partners FilmL.A: Reevaluating An Evolving Production Landscape PRism
2019 Social Media, Facebook Engagement Corona-Norco Unified School District #CNUSDReads – Promoting Literacy via Facebook PRism
2019 Social Media, Instagram Engagement Rogers & Cowan McDonald’s Southern California “McGlowUp” Activation PRism
2019 Social Media, YouTube Engagement SEGA of America SEGA’s Animated YouTube Miniseries Excites Fans New & Old for Sonic Mania Plus PRism
2019 Video Programs, Healthcare Golin / Weber Shandwick Amgen Cholesterol 911 PRism
2019 Video Programs, Not-for-Profit JBL Films, Inc. / Katherine Moore JVS SoCal 2019 Agency Video PRism
2019 Video Programs, Not-for-Profit Learn4Life Learn4Life Community Impact Videos Award of Excellence
2019 Video Programs, Sports & Entertainment Southern California Golf Association SCGA Rules Crew PRism
2019 Websites, External / Public Sugerman Communications Group LABC – Advancing Bold Public Policy PRism

List of Past Special Awards Winners

Click here for a list of past Public Relations Professional of the Year Honorees.

Click here for a list of past Public Relations Team of the Year Honorees.

Click here for a list of past Corporate Citizen of the Year Honorees.


Prior Competitions

54th Annual Prism Awards (2018)
2018 PRism Award Winners & Finalists

53rd Annual PRism Awards (2017)

2017 PRism Award Winners & Finalists

52nd Annual PRism Awards (2016)

2016 PRism Award Winners & Finalists

51st Annual PRism Awards (2015)

2015 PRism Award Winners
2015 Event Wrapup – Photos and More

50th Annual PRism Awards (2014)

2014 PRism Award Winners
2014 Event Wrapup – Photos and More