2026 Blacksmith Awards
The Chapter Banquet, presented by the Cincinnati chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, honor the best of the Cincinnati region’s public relations community, from talented, experienced practitioners to stellar work that has local, national and international impact.
Blacksmith Awards
Time frame for projects: July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Info session will be in the summer.
Submissions will be in the fall.
Chapter Banquet - November 2026
presenting Werner-VonderHaar-Bogart Award, Presidents Award, and Blacksmith Awards
Questions? Email us.
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Chapter Banquet? Contact us to learn more about this year’s sponsorship packages.
You can view the full list of 2025 winners here.
2026 Blacksmiths Committee
Thank you to our 2026 Blacksmith Awards committee, who are actively working to bring you this year’s program!
Helen Tracey-Noren
Co-Chair
Lexi McCoy
Co-Chair
Courtney O'Banion
Shara Clark
Blacksmith Awards Sponsors
Sponsorships available now. Please contact us to learn more about these opportunities.
Sponsorship packet
2025 Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Silver
GOLD SPONSOR - $500
Digital Marketing
- Recognition on the chapter’s website (average of 1,800 visits/month)
- Recognition on chapter social media channels
In-Person Engagement
- Two complimentary tickets to the event
- Quarter-page ad in the event program
- Logo placement in event program
