Highlights from 58th PRism Awards event.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors!
PRSA-LA’s 58th Annual PRism Awards—the Los Angeles region’s premier awards program recognizing excellence in public relations strategic campaigns, tactical programs, and professional merit was held on October 13, 2022 at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. This was an in-person event.
We had the honor of Glen Walker from KTLA as our 58th PRism Awards Ceremony host.
Congratulations to our 58th PRism Winners!
2022 PRism Winners
Award winners are selected by an independent panel of judges from the West Michigan Chapter of PRSA. Awards are presented here in alphabetical order by category, not the order in which they were conferred.
Category | Company | Entry Title | Award Type |
2022 Branded Content | California State University, Los Angeles | Cal State LA Downtown “Turning Dreams into Degrees” Campaign | AOE |
2022 Branded Content | Merryman Communications | Breathe In, Breathe Out – Securing Consumer Coverage in a COVID-crazed Media Environment | Prism |
2022 Campaign on a Shoestring Budget | Mission Driven PR, Inc | X-Bots Robotics STEM Workshop on Sept. 11 | AOE |
2022 Campaign on a Shoestring Budget | Bob Gold & Associates | The Tragic Family Reunification Failures of the California Department of Family Services | Prism |
2022 Campaign on a Shoestring Budget (<$10K) | Cal Poly Pomona | Scholarship Fest | Prism |
2022 Community Relations, Government | Palmdale Water District | Luv Our H2O Campaign | Prism |
2022 Community Relations, Healthcare | Blue Shield of California | Flowers bloom, graffiti goes – public art murals build hope, health, and community bonds | Prism |
2022 Community Relations, Not-for-Profit | Cause Communications | WE RISE 2022: BY US, FOR US | AOE |
2022 Community Relations, Not-for-Profit | Blue Shield of California | Flowers bloom, graffiti goes – public art murals build hope, health, and community bonds | Prism |
2022 Corporate Social Responsibility, Healthcare | Blue Shield of California | BlueSky | Prism |
2022 Corporate Social Responsibility, Not-for-Profit | Blue Shield of California | BlueSky | Prism |
2022 Diversity Communications, Government | Runyon Saltzman Inc. | RSE Drives Vaccines Among California’s Diverse Communities to Keep State Open for Business | Prism |
2022 Diversity Communications, Not-for-Profit | The Hoyt Organization | Expanding Affordable Housing in the Coachella Valley | Prism |
2022 Events & Observances, Consumer Services | Jackson Spalding for L.L.Bean | L.L.Bean Goes “Off the Grid” for Mental Health Awareness Month | Prism |
2022 Events & Observances, Healthcare | Fiona Hutton & Associates | Western Dental Community Vaccine Event | AOE |
2022 Events & Observances, Not-for-Profit | Mission Driven PR, Inc. | X-Bots Robotics STEM Workshop on Sept. 11 | Prism |
2022 Events & Observances, Sports & Entertainment | Estrella Media | Premios de la Radio 2021 | Prism |
2022 Events & Observances, Sports & Entertainment | EBComs | Dune | AOE |
2022 Influencer Marketing | Jackson Spalding for Mendocino Farms | Making Moo-ves In New Markets: Expanding the Mendo Herd | Prism |
2022 Influencer Marketing | The Wonderful Company | A Night In with POM Wonderful | AOE |
2022 Integrated Communications, Associations/Education | Bob Gold & Associates | The National Content & Technology Cooperative Rebrands to Embrace the Future | Prism |
2022 Integrated Communications, Consumer Products | PlayWise Partners | ToyMonster’s Jurassic World Captivz Dominion Edition Launch + Are You The Biggest Little Dinosaur Fan Campaign | AOE |
2022 Integrated Communications, Government | Runyon Saltzman Inc | RSE Drives COVID-19 Vaccines to Keep California Open for Business | Prism |
2022 Integrated Communications, Technology | Olmstead Williams Communications | Arculus: Just Tap to Secure Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Assets | AOE |
2022 Integrated Communications, Technology | The Hoyt Organization | Securing High Profile Social Media Coverage for Prominent Water Feature, ”Surreal” at EXPO 2020 Dubai | Prism |
2022 Integrated Communications, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality | C&R | Park Hyatt Aviara’s $50M Resort-Wide Renovation | AOE |
2022 Integrated Communications, Travel, Tourism, Hospitality | C&R | Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s $100M Property-Wide Renovation | Prism |
2022 Investor Relations | The Hoyt Organization | Re-Instating Investor Trust in Client Leadership | Prism |
2022 Marketing, Consumer Products | PlayWise Partners | ToyMonster’s Jurassic World Captivz Dominion Edition Launch + Are You The Biggest Little Dinosaur Fan Campaign | AOE |
2022 Marketing, Consumer Products | Jackson Spalding for Mendocino Farms | One Tasty Meal: Turning a Strategic Marketing Mix into a Recipe for Success | Prism |
2022 Marketing, Healthcare | Merryman Communications | Physician’s Perspectives – An Innovative Program to Educate and Empower Physicians | Prism |
2022 Media Relations, Healthcare | Abbott | Elevating Heart Failure Awareness Through One Woman’s Powerful and Inspiring Story | Prism |
2022 Media Relations, Healthcare | Keck Medicine of USC | Keck Medicine of USC media relations launches COVID Recovery Clinic | Prism |
2022 Media Relations, Not-for-Profit | Idea Hall | Think Together: Changing the Odds of Success Through Afterschool and Expanded Learning | AOE |
2022 Media Relations, Not-for-Profit | Milken Family Foundation | 35th Anniversary of the Milken Educator Awards: Surprise $25,000 Award Presentations to America’s Greatest Heroes | AOE |
2022 Media Relations, Not-for-Profit | Rocket Launch Agency | Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside with Rocket Launch PR | Prism |
2022 Media Relations, Technology | Elev8 New Media | Vuzix Unveils Shield™ Smart Glasses at Consumer Electronics Show 2022 | AOE |
2022 Media Relations, Travel, Tourism, Hospitality | Elev8 New Media | Arcimoto Opens Fun Utility Vehicles “FUV” Rental Facilities Across U.S. | Prism |
2022 Public Affairs, Associations/Education | Think Together | Think Together Lights the Way for Afterschool Programs | Prism |
2022 Public Service, Associations/Education | EBComs | Halyna Hutchins | AOE |
2022 Public Service, Associations/Education | Fiona Hutton & Associates | Quench CA Public Service Campaign | Prism |
2022 Public Service, Government | Fiona Hutton & Associates | Save Our Water Public Service Campaign | AOE |
2022 Public Service, Government | Runyon Saltzman Inc. | RSE’s Public Service Campaign for California Drives Vaccines to Keep State Open for Business | AOE |
2022 Public Service, Government | Valley County Water District | Weathering the Drought | Prism |
2022 Public Service, Not-for-Profit | Edelman | Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation – “The Unspoken Curriculum” | Prism |
2022 Publications, Annual Reports | Think Together | Think Together Annual Report | AOE |
2022 Publications, Magazines | Idea Hall | “The Wish Effect” and “The Wish is Alive” – Cystinosis Research Foundation’s Cystinosis Magazine | Prism |
2022 Social Media, Instagram Engagement | Jackson Spalding for L.L.Bean | L.L.Bean Launches First-Ever Pre-Loved Collection of Vintage Goods | Prism |
2022 Social Media, New Digital Platform | Milken Family Foundation | The Milken Educator Awards Take On TikTok | Prism |
2022 Social Media, New Digital Platforms | Estrella Media | Que Buena Los Angeles Rebrand | AOE |
2022 Social Media, YouTube Engagement | Golin LA | Rainbow Cookie Surprise (Sanrio) | AOE |
2022 Social Media, YouTube Engagement | Golin LA | DIY Felt Board (Sanrio) | Prism |
2022 Streaming Media, Podcast | Idea Hall | Be Well OC Destigmatizes Mental Health through the Hope Happens Here Podcast | 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 Communications / Public Relations Team of the Year Honorees.
Click here for a list of past Joseph Roos Community Service Honorees.
Click here for a list of past Corporate Citizen of the Year Honorees.
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