2024 Diamond Awards

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About

The East Central District of the Public Relations Society of America is once again recognizing public relations brilliance in campaigns and tactics. The 46th annual Diamond Awards competition is now accepting entries.

Each year, the Diamond Awards are open to District members and public relations professionals whose place of business is within the District’s boundaries (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia).

Within the East Central District, there are national-caliber campaigns and tactics that deserve recognition. The Diamond Awards recognize public relations brilliance in campaigns and tactics, and winners are presented to public relations practitioners who have successfully addressed a communication challenge with exemplary skill, creativity and resourcefulness.

Eligibility

The Diamond Awards are open to PRSA members and non-members within the East Central District, encompassing Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania. Entries must be for work conducted between during 2023, or any time prior to the 2024 entry final deadline.

Tips for a successful submission

  • Use the judging score sheets as a checklist when preparing your entry to make sure you best address all elements in your entry. Key elements should be contained in your summary with supporting elements providing elaboration/evidence.
  • Entry summaries are limited to a one-page PDF for tactics and a two-page summary for campaigns. One piece of supporting documentation is required, as is a 50-word summary of the entry. You may have up to ten supporting documents plus a web address. 
  • The maximum file size for attachments is 100 MB. The only file extension that may be submitted is a PDF.
  • You will be invoiced within 48 business hours after entry, due on receipt. Amount invoiced will be determined by the rate in effect at time of timestamp on entry. Payment must be received in full by close of business on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in order for your entry to proceed and be judged.
  • We recommend that if you have an audio or video file as your supporting material, please upload the file to YouTube or Vimeo and provide the URLs in a PDF attachment.
  • When submitting images, submit web versions instead of hi-res, to minimize file size.
  • Instead of providing a copy of every media clip, consider displaying the most notable and attaching a separate list.
Save-the-Dates
  • Early Bird Deadline: Aug. 12, 2024. Pricing: $65 for PRSA members, $85 for non-PRSA members.
  • Regular Deadline: Sept. 6, 2024. Pricing: $80 for PRSA members, $100 for non-PRSA members.
  • Final Deadline: Sept. 27, 2024. Pricing: $125 for PRSA members, $150 for non-PRSA members.
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