PRSA Announces Finalists for the 2026 Anvil Awards

NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 - The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Anvil Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative strategic communications campaigns and tactics from the past year.

For more than 80 years, the Anvil Awards have represented the highest standard of performance in the public relations profession. Each year, organizations, agencies and brands from across industries submit their best work to be evaluated by a panel of communications leaders and experts.

In 2026, PRSA received 667 submissions across dozens of categories spanning reputation management, integrated campaigns, media relations, digital communications and community engagement. Following a rigorous peer-review process, 144 finalists have been selected as contenders for this year's Silver and Bronze Anvil honors.

This year's finalists include leading organizations and agencies such as Borden Cheese, CoynePR, GoFundMe, J.P. Morgan Payments, Red Robin and Scholastic, reflecting the creativity, strategic thinking and measurable impact that define the profession at its best.

Entries were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry professionals, including senior communications leaders, agency executives and academic experts. Judges assessed submissions based on strategic planning, creativity, execution and demonstrated results.

Winners will be announced during the 2026 Anvil Awards Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The Edison Ballroom, New York City, where communications professionals from across the industry will gather to celebrate the year's most impactful work.

View the full list of finalists and be sure to get your tickets for the 2025 Anvil Awards Ceremony.

About PRSA.

PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities. Signature events include the Anvil Awards, and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students. For more information, visit www.prsa.org.

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