Submissions open for PRSA-NY’s 2026 Big Apple Awards
The Public Relations Society of America’s New York Chapter (PRSA-NY) announced that entries are now open for the 39th Annual Big Apple Awards, the premier program recognizing excellence in public relations and integrated communications across the New York metro area.
According to a release: “This year’s theme, Where Stories Move Hearts, Minds and Markets, reflects the power of modern communications in the Big Apple. Today’s narratives do more than shape perception or drive revenue. They inspire action, build trust, advance causes, and influence decisions across communities, industries and institutions.
“Communications teams serving the New York metro region are encouraged to submit work that demonstrates measurable results and creative excellence. PR professionals,agencies and in-house teams can submit their best campaigns now.”
A 15% early bird discount (code: EARLYBIRD26) is available through Friday, April 24. Final entries will be accepted until Sunday, May 17, at 11:59 PM EDT at zealous.co/prsany/opportunity/2026-big-apple-awards.
“This year’s program was designed to bring the focus back to the unique role public relations plays in New York City,” said Stephanie Jo Peksen, Co-Chair of the 2026 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards. “New York is where the world’s most influential stories are told, and we wanted this year’s Big Apple Awards to reflect what it truly means to practice PR here. Along with celebrating the wide range of work happening across our industry, we expanded this year’s categories to recognize excellence in areas like financial communications, fintech, AI innovation, sustainability, and purpose- driven campaigns. We are also proud to relaunch the Ally Award, which honors communications that advance equity, inclusion, and meaningful change.”
Campaigns are eligible if any portion of the work was executed by New York metro-based practitioners, regardless of whether the work was regional, national, or global in scope.
More here: https://www.commpro.biz/bigappleawards2026
