Classics Elements awards recognize outstanding individual components or tactics of programs or campaigns that incorporate sound planning, execution and evaluation. PRSA Classics Elements are awarded in 17 categories and several subcategories. Students may enter Student Classics Elements in five categories.
Classics Programs awards recognize outstanding public relations programs that incorporate sound research, planning, execution and evaluation. PRSA Classics Programs are awarded in 15 categories and several subcategories. You may enter in more than one Classics Programs or Elements category.
New in 2010, finalists will be posted on the Minnesota PRSA Web site. Finalists will be revealed on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, following the judging of the Classics entries. Winners will be announced at the Classics Awards Banquet on March 25, 2010, at International Market Square. Only one Classics Award may be awarded in each category and subcategory. No awards will be given in categories where judges determine that entries do not merit them. A certificate of excellence will be presented to all finalists whose entries are of Classics quality but do not win the highest award.
Winning entries in all PRSA Classics Programs categories will be considered for the Best of Show award. The Best of Show winner represents the finest example of Minnesota’s public relations programming. The recipient will be announced at the Classics Awards Banquet.
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| Premier Sponsors: | Risdall McKinney (www.risdallmckinneypr.com) Weber Shandwick (www.webershandwick.com) |
| Platinum Sponsors: | Business Wire (www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home) Exponent PR (www.exponentpr.com) PR Newswire (www.prnewswire.com) |
| Gold Sponsors: | Padilla Speer Beardsley (www.psbpr.com) Carmichael Lynch Spong (www.carmichaellynchspong.com) Metro Dentalcare (www.metro-dentalcare.com) Tunheim Partners (www.tunheim.com) |
| Silver Sponsors: | Fedoruk & Associates Inc. (www.fedorukinc.com) Greatapes (www.greatapes.com) |
| Co-Chairs: | Emily Kaiden, Exponent Public Relations Angie Gassett, Weber Shandwick |
| Board Liaisons: | Pat Effenberger, Pioneer Press |
| Committee Members: | Jennifer Balow, Edina Realty Matt DePoint, Exponent Public Relations Christina Doucet, Maccabee Group Angie Gassett, Weber Shandwick Katherine Hannon, Weber Shandwick Amanda Huneke, Weber Shandwick Kip Lindman, Carmichael Lynch Spong Christina Muscari, Edina Realty Helga Radio, Weber Shandwick Sarah Reckard, Select Comfort Amy Bear Smith, St. David’s Child Development and Family Services Rachel Studinger, OLSON Merete Wells, Carmichael Lynch Spong |