PRSA recognizes excellence in public relations through a variety of awards programs. As the major force in the professional development of today's public relations practitioners, PRSA's recognition efforts are directly linked to our mission of "uniting and encouraging those engaged in the profession." By elevating "best practices" and increasing the visibility of professional role models, the Society strives to encourage the highest standards of practice and public service. Silver Anvil
February 15, 2008 Early Saver Deadline for Silver Anvil Entries
February 29, 2008 Final deadline for Silver Anvil Entries
Bronze Anvil
March 14 2008 Early Saver deadline for Bronze Anvil Entries
March 28, 2008 Final deadline for Bronze Anvil Entries Individual Awards
July 18, 2008 Deadline for Individual Awards
Silver Anvil Award The Icon of Best Public Relations Practices The Silver Anvil, symbolizing the forging of public opinion, is annually awarded to organizations which have successfully addressed a contemporary issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. In the over 50 years that these citations have been made, more than 1,000 organizations have been awarded Silver Anvils for excellence in public relations. Silver Anvil Awards recognize complete programs incorporating sound research, planning, execution and evaluation. They must meet the highest standards of performance in the profession.
Bronze Anvil Award Recognizing The Very Best In Public Relations Tactics The Bronze Anvil Awards were created by PRSA in 1969 to recognize outstanding public relations tactics, the individual items or components of programs or campaigns. They are awarded in 39 categories and subcategories.
Individual Awards Through its Individual Awards program, PRSA annually recognizes individuals in four categories who, during the course of their careers, have made outstanding contributions to the profession. All candidates are reviewed and scored by the Honors & Awards Committee according to the judging criteria. Awards are given in a particular category only if a nominee meets the stated criteria as set forth by the program.
Gold Anvil Award The Gold Anvil, first awarded in 1948, is the Society's highest individual award. It is presented to a public relations practitioner and PRSA member whose accomplishments have made a major contribution to the profession.
Public Relations Professional of the Year Award Initiated in 2000, PRSA's Public Relations Professional of the Year Award honors the individual who represents the best in public relations during a given year.
Outstanding Educator Award The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes a PRSA member who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of public relations education through college or university teaching.
Paul M. Lund Public Service Award The Paul M. Lund Public Service Award is given to a PRSA member whose participation as a volunteer in important public activities has increased the common good and reflected credit on the society.
Atlas Award for Lifetime International Achievement The Atlas Award recognizes a public relations practitioner who has made extraordinary contributions to the practice and profession of public relations on a global scale over the span of his or her career. The recipient need not be a member of PRSA.
Jackson Jackson and Wagner Behavioral Science Prize The PRSA Foundation supports research in public relations as part of its philanthropic commitment to the profession. Each year, the Foundation awards the Jackson Jackson and Wagner Behavioral Science Prize, sponsored by a $35,000 endowment in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Jackson Jackson and Wagner, Exeter, New Hampshire. The Prize recognizes individual behavioral science researchers whose scholarly work enhances the understanding of the concepts and theories that contribute to the effectiveness of public relations practice. By offering recognition and the award, the prize embraces the applicability and importance of behavioral science findings to the public relations practice and encourages public relations practitioners to apply such research in their work. Recipients of the award receive a $1,000 cash prize and plaque during the PRSA International Conference each year. For more information, please contact the PRSA Foundation at foundation@prsa.org or (212) 460-1424.
For Awards presented by our Professional Interest Sections, please consult the appropriate Professional Interest Section Web site. | 
