PRSA-New York is accepting submissions for the 37th Annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards. Through July 19, organizations and independent PR professionals can take advantage of reduced early-entry fees for the 2024 Big Apple Awards, which represent the highest level of recognition by the New York area’s communications leaders. The extended deadline for all entries is August 16. Enter at https://zealous.co/prsany/opportunity/2024-Big-Apple-Awards/.

The annual awards luncheon will be held in person on October 30 at Manhatta, on 28 Liberty Street in New York City’s Financial District. This year’s program will focus on the theme of Collaboration and Innovation. The theme celebrates the remarkable achievements of the industry in innovation and mentorship, ensuring a thriving industry for all. For nearly four decades, the Big Apple Awards have been widely acknowledged as one of the highest honors bestowed in public relations.

“The 2024 Big Apple Awards will be a showcase of the public relations industry’s ability to innovate and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape,” said Matt Rizzetta, President of PRSA-NY. “This prestigious networking event will honor the present and future of public relations by recognizing influential New York public relations professionals and identifying the rising stars of the next generation.

2024 BIG APPLE AWARDS DETAILS

Including PR Campaign Awards, In-House Communications Awards, and Media Group Awards.

The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America established the Big Apple Awards program in 1988 to encourage excellence in public relations. The program continues to evolve to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry and celebrates the exciting and innovative successes of talented professionals working in the heart of the communications universe. Today, a Big Apple Award is known as one of the highest honors bestowed in public relations, and in recognition, submissions will be open to the work of PR practitioners from across the US.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND PRICING

Public relations organizations and individual practitioners can submit their campaigns in up to three categories and save additional costs on the overall awards. The deadline to receive a 15% early bird discount is July 19, and the regular deadline and pricing are:

Extended Deadline – Closing August 16 at 11:59 PM

  • Member – 1 Category Entry $575
  • Member – 2 Category Entries $925
  • Member – 3 Category Entries $1,225
  • Non-Member – 1 Category Entry $625
  • Non-Member – 2 Category Entries $975
  • Non-Member – 3 Category Entries $1,275

“The Big Apple Awards celebrate the immense achievements and collaborations of New York’s most distinguished public relations professionals,” said Carly Rogers, Chair of the PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards. “It’s fitting that this honor caps the communications industry’s award season in October with the Big Apple gala in Manhattan. Our sponsors and participants reach professionals at the heart of the public relations business.”

To learn more about Big Apple Awards sponsorship opportunities, or to volunteer for the event, please contact info@prsany.org.

To submit your work, campaigns and other related materials for the Early Bird deadline, and to maximize cost savings with early submissions, please visit https://zealous.co/prsany/opportunity/2024-Big-Apple-Awards/.

JUDGING

The awards are all read and scored by senior-level PR pros who dedicate their time to identifying and awarding the best work submitted. The judging panel is comprised of experienced, senior-level PR professionals representing a wide range of disciplines and expertise. Groups of senior professionals judge every Big Apple Award entry objectively. Special care is taken to assure that all judges remain impartial and are not assigned to review nominations that create a conflict of interest. PRSA-NY provides the judges with a consistent set of criteria and score sheets, along with training on our standards and best practices. Judges must have at least five years of PR experience. To nominate someone to be a judge, please visit https://forms.gle/ANBgXG34hfrm9ikF6.

About PRSA-NY

The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is the best-established, most substantial and most influential group of public relations professionals in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, PRSA-NY offers to its members top-level career development and education, networking, mentoring and award programs. PRSA-NY serves communications decision-makers at agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions. For more information about PRSA-NY’s upcoming events, mentorship program, jobs boards, volunteer opportunities and membership details, go to prsany.org.

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