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Pinnacle Awards 
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The Pinnacle Awards recognize the best public relations programs and tactics in the Hampton Roads region and recognizes individuals for professional achievements in public relations.

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Judging

Individual awards are judged by a panel of current chapter members. This year, the Central PA chapter will judge our programs and tactics entries.

Entries that earn a score of 60 will receive the Pinnacles Merit Award, and entries that earn a score of 85 or higher will receive the Pinnacles Excellence Award. We will also have a Best in Show Award for the submission that receives the highest score for the student category and for all the other entries.

Entry Fees

● Regular Fee: $60 members / $90 non-members.
● Students: Free
● Individual Award nominations: Free

You may pay with a credit card using PayPal.

Submission Guidelines (review before submitting)

● Tactics and program entries must have started and/or ended between July 1, 2023 to
June 30, 2024.
● Entries may be submitted for more than one category; however, there is an entry fee for each submission.
● Before entering, review the 2024 award categories here for descriptions and additional submission requests.
● Please review the judging criteria as it will help you develop your entry.
o Judging Criteria for Programs - Click Here  
o Judging Criteria for Tactics - Click Here
● Tactics and program categories:
o Submit a two-page ONLY executive summary that includes the following:
▪ Research conducted
▪ Planning involved
▪ Implementation steps
▪ Evaluation
▪ Any details requested in the category
o Points will be deducted if you exceed two pages on the executive summary
o You may submit up to five (5) additional files to supplement the executive
summary, and support any category specific instructions.

● Individual awards:
o Review the nomination requirements and upload information requested.

If you have any questions, please email awards@prsahr.org.