Recognizing and Celebrating Exceptional Public Relations Practitioners
PINNACLEAWARDS
presented by the
Florida Public Relations Association
PINNACLEAWARDS
presented by the Florida Public Relations Association
PINNACLEAWARDS
presented by the Florida Public Relations Association
Established in 2024, the Pinnacle Awards are designed to recognize individuals, agencies, nonprofit organizations, corporate teams and government agencies for outstanding and ongoing strategic work in public relations and communications. If you’re doing standout work and making a profound and meaningful impact on your targeted audiences, organizations or clients, on your publics or on the profession, nominate yourself! Or nominate an individual or team you think should be recognized for their contributions, commitment and advocacy for the greater good of their community, society, publics or the profession of public relations and communication.
2025 entry dates will be announced soon. Check back here for updates.
2025 Golden Image Awards Gala: August 5, 2025, at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
AWARDS
You can nominate yourself, your team, or another individual or team that meets the following criteria.
Communicator of the Year
A public relations or communications practitioner who does exceptional work as a solo practitioner or as part of an agency, business, nonprofit or other organization that has some element of its business in the state of Florida.
Agency of the Year
An agency that does exceptional work providing public relations, marketing and communication services in the state of Florida or for clients in the state of Florida.
Nonprofit Team of the Year
An organization with a 501(c)(3) status operating in the state of Florida and doing exceptional work using public relations, marketing and communications to accomplish its mission.
Corporate Team of the Year
A business or corporation operating in the state of Florida and doing exceptional work using public relations, marketing and communications for the benefit of either its core business or to provide a benefit to its local community, society in general or its publics.
Government Team of the Year
A local or state governmental agency, department or office operating in the state of Florida doing exceptional work using public relations, marketing and communications to accomplish its purpose or to improve the lives of its constituents.
2024 ENTRY FEES
Communicator of the Year
$150 for FPRA members
$200 for non-members
Nonprofit Team of the Year & Government Team of the Year
$200 for FPRA members
$250 for non-members
Agency of the Year & Corporate Team of the Year
$300 for FPRA members
$350 for non-members
HOW TO ENTER
Individuals and entities that meet the award criteria may self-nominate or be nominated by another. Membership in FPRA is not required.
Nominations can be no longer than 400 words and should provide examples of:
Thought
leadership
Innovation of
communications and strategy
Successes in the form of impact significance, growth, long-term change or results
In addition to the 400 word entry, up to three additional files may be uploaded, but are not required. These could be articles, webpages, videos or photos showing the accomplishments of the nominee. Each file should be titled with the nominee name, award category and a descriptive word such as “Article.”
JUDGING
Awards are determined by a team of FPRA Past Presidents. All decisions of the judges are final.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REACH THE PINNACLE?
Pinnacle Awards winners will receive:
Awards given onstage during the Golden Image Gala at FPRA’s PR & Comms Summit – This elegant black-tie-optional awards event will take place August 5, 2025, at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
Winners’ names listed on the Pinnacle Awards website
Downloadable badges that can be added to your website,
email signature and other digital or print materials showing that you are
an award-winning PR practitioner in your category
A digital Winner’s Kit, including a press release template and social media graphics
If you are attending the PR & Comms Summit, August 3-6, 2025, at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL, your ticket to the Golden Image Gala is included with full conference registration. Individual tickets are also available for the Gala, as well as Table Sponsorships.
