Celebrating Excellence: PRSA ECD’s 46th Annual Diamond Awards
By Karah Davenport
The 46th annual Diamond Awards competition hosted by PRSA East Central District (ECD) is officially open for entries!
The Diamond Awards inspire communicators to push the boundaries of what defines success and serves as a beacon of excellence in campaigns and tactics. If you practice PR or marketing in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia and are looking to showcase your brilliance in campaigns and tactics for programs completed in 2022 and through September 2023, read on to discover what this prestigious awards program has to offer and why to apply.
Why apply for a Diamond Award?
Elevate Your Profile Through Recognition
Participating in the Diamond Awards is an opportunity to gain well-deserved recognition from peers, industry experts and potential clients. By sharing your success stories on a regional stage, you not only elevate your professional profile but also establish credibility that sets you apart. See the impressive accomplishments of the 2022 winners for inspiration.
Flaunt Your Talent Across a Diverse Array of Categories
No matter your specialization or expertise, the Diamond Awards celebrate the best in strategy, creativity and tactical excellence. Categories include media relations, social media campaigns, crisis communication, community engagement and much more. This variety ensures that your exceptional work, regardless of your sector or industry, gets the recognition it deserves. For category details, check out the 2023 Call for Entries.
Showcase Tangible Results
For communicators, demonstrating the measurable impact of your efforts is paramount. The Diamond Awards underscore tangible outcomes and results of your campaigns. The ability to showcase the effectiveness of your strategies and your capability to drive real, meaningful results is a testament to your prowess as a PR professional.
Gain Valuable Feedback and Insight
ECD’s Diamond Awards provide an invaluable opportunity for marketers and PR professionals to receive constructive feedback from industry experts – instrumental in fine-tuning future campaigns, enhancing strategies and refining skills. Receiving input from seasoned judges from other districts can offer fresh perspectives and insights that contribute to professional growth and development.
From gaining industry recognition and credibility to fostering client trust and accessing valuable feedback, the benefits of submitting to these awards are undeniable. Elevate your career and contribute to the continued evolution of the dynamic public relations industry by participating in the Diamond Awards. Embrace the opportunity to be recognized, celebrated and inspired by the brilliance that defines the world of PR. Your journey towards the Diamond Awards begins now! Visit prsaecd.org/awards/diamond-awards to get started.
Regular entry deadline is Sept. 15, and late deadline is Sept. 29.
Karah Davenport is chair of the Diamond Awards Committee and a Director-at-Large for the PRSA East Central District. Calling the Detroit Chapter home and serving on that board for 12 years before joining the ECD board in 2021, she is a senior vice president at Stratacomm. She has been a member of PRSA since 2007.