2026 Phoenix Awards Open July 8

Have you or your organization produced outstanding work this past year? We want to see your creative ideas, how you exceeded your measurable objectives, and the value you provided to your clients or organization. We know you’ll have great entries, so it's time to add the Phoenix Award deadlines to your calendar and start planning your submissions. 

 

The details …

  • All work produced between June 1, 2025 — May 31, 2026, is eligible for submission
  • All Georgia-based PR practitioners (both PRSA Georgia members and nonmembers) are encouraged to enter!
  • This year’s competition offers more than 50 Program categories and Project categories . Work can (and should!) be submitted in multiple categories. The more entries submitted = the more chances to win.
  • All entries will be judged this year by seasoned PRSA members from around the country. Let’s impress them with our Chapter’s work!

 

Start your entries here!

 

Deadlines and pricing …

  • Early Bird: 
    • Wednesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 22
    • $95 for members, $125 for nonmembers
  • Regular: 
    • Thursday, July 23 - Thursday, Aug. 6
    • $140 for members, $180 for nonmembers
  • Late: 
    • Friday, Aug. 7 - Friday, Aug. 22
    • $190 for members, $240 for nonmembers

Not a PRSA Georgia member? Join today to take advantage of the member entry pricing.

 

More scoop …

As you know, our Phoenix Awards and Award of Excellence winners are recognized at our annual Awards Celebration in November. This year, the Awards Celebration will be hosted at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 12, 2026.

Questions about this year’s competition? Reach out to our fabulous committee co-chairs, Cama Gebhart and Jacob Jordan. We look forward to receiving your entries starting July 8!

 

Need more information about the categories? Visit these links:

 

To start your entry, visit https://prsageorgia.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/submissions/submissionnotcompleted?solicitationId=18.