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# PRSA Maryland announces ‘Best in Maryland’ winners
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/prsa-maryland-announces-best-in-maryland-winners/
- Published: 2022-12-16T03:15:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T23:46:32.000Z
- Author: Jeffrey Davis
- Tags: People, PR, Awards, Maryland News, #wp-upper-left-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:52

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**The Public Relations Society of America, Maryland chapter** recently held its annual “Best in Maryland” awards gala, recognizing individual achievements, campaigns and PR components.

**Dave Imre**, founder of imre, received the Lifetime Achievement award. **Jody Aud**, with Dave Imre in main photo, led the nomination and presented the award. Also receiving individual recognition: **Paul E. Welsh award:** Jessica Fast, Abel Communications; **Rising Star:** Staff Sergeant Sarah McClanahan, Maryland National Guard; **PR Team of the Year:** Planit.

“We are extremely proud to be recognized as PRSA’s Best in Maryland PR Team of the Year, and equally so, are thrilled that our work with Sheetz was honored by our peers,” said **Matt Doud**, president and co-founder of Planit. “These awards reflect the drive, dedication and passion our team brings to the table everyday for each of our clients.”

[**Crosby Marketing Communications**](https://www.crosbymarketing.com/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com)**,** a Capitol Communicator sponsor**,** [**won Best in Show** ](https://capitolcommunicator.com/crosby-takes-best-in-show-at-prsa-best-in-maryland-awards/)for its work with the Department of Defense’s Military OneSource program, promoting the well-being of active-duty service members and their families across the globe. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) campaign was designed to focus on the unique needs of these families by providing digital tools and outreach that make it easier to access services, while creating a more user-friendly experience. The award is the top public relations honor in the state and is given for the most outstanding work entered in the competition.

**WINNERS**

**Best in Maryland Awards** 
**Annual Reports (Components)**  
*Award of Excellence:* Carroll Hospital “Stories Worth Sharing” Annual Report, Devaney and Associates

**Editorial/Op-Ed Columns (Components)**  
*Award of Excellence:* Central American Migration Op-Ed, Catholic Relief Services

**Media Relations: Assoc/Nonprofit/Govt (Components)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Haiti Earthquake 2021, Catholic Relief Services  
*Award of Excellence:* Establishing a New Go-To Resource for the Media, Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS with [J. Davis Public Relations](https://www.jdprsocial.com/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com)

**Media Relations – For Profit (Components)**  
*Best in Maryland:* The Sheetz Columbus Market Launch, Planit

**Publications (Components)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Brookside Gardens Strolls for Well-Being Journal, Montgomery Parks  
*Award of Excellence:* 2022 Scholarly Journals Subscription Catalog, Johns Hopkins University Press  
  
**Social Media: Assoc/Nonprofit/Govt (Components)**  
*Award of Excellence:* The Hatcher and Maryland 529, The Hatcher Group

**Videos (Components)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Discover Your Happy Place, Montgomery Parks  
*Award of Excellence:* ‘Officers Redo Roof After Elderly Couple Scammed’, Howard County Police Department

**Websites (Components)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Dwyer Workforce Development Website, Devaney and Associates

**COVID-19 Communications (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Stick It to COVID, Adventist HealthCare  
*Award of Excellence:* MedStar Montgomery Medical Center COVID-19 Webinars, Abel Communications

**Community Relations (Campaigns)**  
*Award of Excellence:* Open Gate Brewery Allyship Through Collaboration, Collins and Company

**Content Marketing (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* One Digital Coffee Break and Casual Friday Video Series, Abel Communications

**Events and Observances < 7 days (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Montgomery Parks Urban Wood Sale, Montgomery Parks  
*Award of Excellence:* The Hatcher Group and National Assessment Governing Board, The Hatcher Group  
  
**Events and Observances > 7 days (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Garden of Lights, Montgomery Parks  
*Award of Excellence:* United to End Domestic Abuse, Crosby Marketing Communications and Military OneSource

**Integrated Communications (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Exceptional Family Member Program, Crosby Marketing Communications and Military OneSource  
Award of Excellence: Re the We: Relationship Initiative, Crosby Marketing Communications and Military OneSource

**Marketing (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* Josiah Henson Museum and Park Opening, Montgomery Parks

**Pro-Bono (Campaigns)**  
*Best in Maryland:* TBC x Unified Efforts: When I Grow Up, TBC

**Reputation/Brand Management (Campaigns)**  
*Award of Excellence:* Hatcher and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, The Hatcher Group

**Sponsors:** Abel Communications, Planit, Maryland Department of Commerce, Coyle Studios, Gavin, and Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

*Photos: Coyle Studios*