Awards and Recognition
Nationally Recognized
In the past three years alone, Violet PR has earned more than 50 national and regional awards.
These include being named “Best Boutique Agency” by the Public Relations Society of America and receiving multiple Bronze Anvils for excellence in media relations.
Read more about our recent Silver Anvil award here.
Bulldog PR Awards
Violet PR takes home gold in six categories in the 2024 Bulldog PR Awards:
- Best Industry-Focused Agency – Violet PR for Economic Development
- Best Community Engagement Campaign – The Hispanicization of Topeka, Kansas on behalf of Greater Topeka Partnership
- Best Diversity and Inclusion Campaign – The Hispanicization of Topeka, Kansas on behalf of the Greater Topeka Partnership
- Best Business to Business Campaign – North Carolina’s Clean Energy Boom on behalf of The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
- Best Global Campaign – Oklahoma: North America’s Ideal Location for Global Business on behalf of Oklahoma Department of Commerce
- Most Innovative Media Relations Campaign – Flyover Country No More: Putting Kansas City on the Map on behalf of Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
PRSA Anvil Awards
NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business Award
April Mason was recognized by NJBIZ as one of the Best 50 Women in Business
Following an open nomination process, a panel of independent judges selected the 2022 Best 50 Women in Business winners using a points system to rate submissions in five categories: career accomplishments, leadership, vision, community service and mentoring.
NJBIZ Empowering Women Award
Violet PR Received NJBIZ ‘Empowering Women Award’ for Outstanding
Commitment to Women’s Advancement in New Jersey.
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PRSA Pyramid Awards
Violet PR won 5 awards at the 2023 Public Relations Society of America New Jersey (PRSA-NJ) Pyramid Awards, including Best in Show for our “Panasonic Selects Kansas City for $4B EV Facility” campaign!
- PR on a Shoestring Budget – Panasonic Selects Kansas City for $4B EV Facility
- Public Affairs – The Peach State Goes Electric
- Reputation Management – From Steel City to Tech Town Pittsburgh’s Rise as the Global Epicenter of Innovation
- Integrated Marketing – C-Valley: A Clean Carbon Initiative in Wyoming
Platinum PR Awards
Honorable Mention – On a Shoestring Campaign
Kansas City and Panasonic: Promoting a $4B Win with a $10k Budget
Bulldog PR Awards
Gold Winner – Best Green/Environmental/Sustainability Campaign
Georgia – The Peach State Goes Electric
PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100
The PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100 spotlights the nation’s most innovative and strategic PR firms of the year.
The agencies on the list represent a wide range of both industry specializations and core capabilities. They specialize in crisis communication, media relations, reputation management and public affairs to digital communications, social media, content creation and everything in between. Violet PR is the only PR firm specializing in economic development – and one of just three in New Jersey – to make this prestigious list
PRNEWS
Violet PR is proud to be named 2022’s “Best Boutique Agency” by PR News!
Violet PR has also been awarded an honorable mention in the ‘Community Relations’ and ‘Media Relations – Nonprofit’ categories for our work with the Newark Symphony Hall on the “Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall” campaign.
PRSA Pyramid Awards
Violet PR won seven awards at the 2022 Public Relations Society of America New Jersey (PRSA-NJ) Pyramid Awards, including Best in Show for our “Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall” campaign!
- Community Relations (Newark Symphony Hall)
- Events (Lincoln Equities Group)
- Diversity and Inclusion (Newark Symphony Hall)
- Media Relations (Pittsburgh International Airport)
- Public Affairs (Pittsburgh International Airport)
- PRSA-NJ Rising Star – Christina Forrest
Ragan’s PR Daily Awards + Media Relations Awards
Violet PR was awarded an honorable mention in Ragan’s PR Daily Awards in the “Community Relations” category for our “Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall” campaign!
We are proud to be a finalist in Ragan’s Media Relations Awards for Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall (Community Relations) and Selling Pittsburgh International Airport’s Transformation (Governmental or Public Affairs Media Relations)
Bulldog PR Awards
Violet PR is proud to be named 2022’s “Best Boutique Agency” by Bulldog Reporter!
Violet PR has also been awarded the Silver Bulldog PR award for:
- Best Government/Public Service Campaign – For our work with Pittsburgh International Airport on the “Selling Pittsburgh International Airport’s Transformation” campaign
- Best Community Relations Campaign – For our work with the Newark Symphony Hall on the “Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall” campaign
The Bulldog PR Awards, which rank the most outstanding PR and communications campaigns, celebrate excellence in public relations and communication. They are the only national public relations contest judged exclusively by working journalists. The judges evaluate the entries based on creativity, originality, strategy, execution, and results.
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Bronze Anvil Award Winner
Violet PR has been selected for a 2022 Bronze Anvil award in the Media Relations > Associations/Nonprofit Organizations category for our work with Newark Symphony Hall on the Revitalizing Newark Symphony Hall Campaign!
For over 75 years, the Anvils have been considered the icon of the profession and the benchmark of high performance in public relations. Bronze Anvil Awards recognize outstanding public relations tactics that contribute to the success of overall programs or campaigns.
Ragan’s PR Daily Awards + Media Relations Awards
Honorable Mention – “Choose Topeka – $15,000 Relocation Campaign”
Honorable Mention – Community Relations Campaign – “Choose Topeka – $15,000 Relocation Campaign”
Bulldog PR Awards
Gold – Best Community Engagement Campaign
“Choose Topeka – $15,000 Relocation Campaign”
Bronze – Small Agency/Sole Practitioner of the Year
PRSA NJ Pyramid Awards
PRSA NJ established the Pyramid Awards in 1989 to recognize excellence in public relations and communications in New Jersey. The competition is open to all public relations professionals in New Jersey who implemented or completed qualifying public relations campaigns.
We were honored to win 4 awards in 2021:
- Client: New Jersey Business Action Center
- Category: Public Affairs – Pyramid Awards
- Campaign: The New Jersey Business Action Center: Providing Relief During Uncertain Times
- Client: Newark Symphony Hall
- Category: Community Relations
- Campaign: Employing the Arts as an Economic Development Tool
- Client: Greater Topeka Partnership
- Category: Media Relations
- Campaign: Choose Topeka – $15,000 Relocation Campaign
- Client: Art Pride N.J.
- Category: PR on a Shoestring Budget
- Campaign: “Keep Jersey Arts Alive”
ROI-NJ Influencer: Women in Business
Violet PR Founder, April Mason, was named a ROI-NJ Influencer: Women in Business 2021 (Professional Services)
The 2021 ROI Influencers: Women in Business list includes eight sector categories. This award honors the best women in the New Jersey business world.
Bronze Anvil Winner
Violet PR has been selected for a 2021 Bronze Anvil award in the Media Relations > Government category for our work with the Greater Topeka Partnership on the Choose Topeka – $15,000 Relocation Campaign!
The program recognizes and honors the very best public relations tactics executed each year. This year’s competition drew a total of 358 entries. Of those, only 33 organizations were selected by the Bronze Anvil Judges. This demonstrates the high standards applied by the judges in their evaluation process.
Silver Anvil Finalist
Violet PR has been selected as a 2021 Silver Anvil finalist in the Community Relations > Government category for our work with the Greater Topeka Partnership on the Choose Topeka – $15,000 Relocation Campaign!
This program recognizes and honors the very best public relations programs planned and executed each year. Of the hundreds of entries submitted, only 148 organizations were selected by the Silver Anvil Judges as finalists. This demonstrates the high standards applied in their evaluation process.
PRNEWS
The PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100 spotlights the nation’s most innovative and strategic PR firms of the year.
The agencies on the list represent a wide range of both industry specializations and core capabilities. They specialize in crisis communication, media relations, reputation management and public affairs to digital communications, social media, content creation and everything in between.
PRSA NJ Pyramid Awards
PRSA NJ established the Pyramid Awards in 1989 to recognize excellence in public relations and communications in New Jersey. The competition is open to all public relations professionals in New Jersey who implemented or completed qualifying public relations campaigns.
We were honored to win 4 awards in 2020:
- Client: The Wellmont Theater
- Category: PR on a Shoestring Budget – Honorable Mention
- Campaign: “Wellmont Theater”
- Client: Kansas City Area Development Council
- Category: Events – Pyramid Awards
- Campaign: “Kansas City Showcases Next-Gen Technologies at #SXSW2019”
- Client: Pittsburgh International Airport
- Category: Media Relations B2B – Honorable Mention
- Campaign: “Pittsburgh International: Becoming the World’s Most Inclusive, Innovative Airport”
- Client: Pittsburgh International Airport
- Category: Diversity & Inclusion Campaigns – Pyramid Awards
- Campaign: “Making Flying Accessible: Pittsburgh Airport Opens World’s Largest Space for Autistic Travelers”
Best Social Media Marketing Agencies in Newark
Expertise.com scored 58 Social Media Marketing Agencies in Newark, NJ and VioletPR made the Top 15!
Bulldog PR Awards
- Gold – Best Issue / Cause Advocacy Campaign
“Making Flying Accessible: Pittsburgh Airport Opens World’s Largest Space for Autistic Travelers”
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“Pittsburgh International: Becoming the World’s Most Inclusive, Innovative Airport”
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Top PR Firm in New Jersey by Clutch.co
Violet PR has been recognized as a ‘Top PR Firm in New Jersey’ by Clutch.co, a data-driven field guide to help businesses find a firm for their next big project.
Top Firm by O’Dwyer’s
Violet PR was recently named a top PR firm by O’Dwyer’s Top PR Firms – 2020 Firm Rankings. For over 50 years, O’Dwyer has conducted rankings to highlight PR firms with major U.S. operations and distinctive financials.
NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business Award
April Mason was recognized by NJBIZ as one of the Best 50 Women in Business.
Following an open nomination process, a panel of independent judges selected the 2020 Best 50 Women in Business winners using a points system to rate submissions in five categories: career accomplishments, leadership, vision, community service and mentoring.
Bulldog PR Awards
The Bulldog PR Awards recognizes only the most outstanding PR and Communications campaigns from 2018. It is the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists. We were lucky to win 2 GOLD awards this year:
- Client: IBM Foundation
- Category: Best Use of Social Media
- Campaign: “Promoting P-TECH: IBM’s Education Reform Initiative”
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- Client: Allegheny Conference on Community Development
- Category: Best Campaign on a Shoestring Budget
- Campaign: “Pioneers. Problem-Solvers. Pittsburgh: The Innovation Tour”
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IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards
IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards program recognizes the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders.
- Client: Southern Idaho Economic Development
- Category: Special Event
- Campaign: “Idaho Media Events: Select USA Summit”
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PR Platinum Awards
PRNEWS recognizes outstanding achievements in communications and marketing while recognizing the honorees of the Platinum PR Awards. The 2019 Platinum PR Awards Dinner Gala brought together over 500 of top brand and agency communicators to celebrate the accomplishments of their colleagues.
- Client: IBM Foundation
- Category: Best Use of Social Media
- Campaign: “Promoting P-TECH: IBM’s Education Reform Initiative”
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- Client: Kansas City Area Development Council
- Category: Travel & Tourism Marketing
- Campaign: “#KCinNYC 2018: Celebrating Kansas City’s Cultural Scene in the Big Apple”
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PRSA NJ Pyramid Awards
PRSA NJ established the Pyramid Awards in 1989 to recognize excellence in public relations and communications in New Jersey. The competition is open to all public relations professionals in New Jersey who implemented or completed qualifying public relations campaigns.
We were honored to win 4 awards in 2019:
- Client: IBM Foundation
- Category: Digital and Social Media Communication
- Campaign: “Promoting P-TECH: IBM’s Education Reform Initiative”
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- Client: Kansas City Area Development Council
- Category: Events
- Campaign: “#KCinNYC 2018: Celebrating Kansas City’s Cultural Scene in the Big Apple”
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- Client: Lincoln Equities Group
- Category: Media Relations-B2B
- Campaign: “Lincoln Logistics Center”
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- Client: Allegheny Conference on Community Development
- Category: PR on a Shoestring Budget
- Campaign: “Pioneers. Problem-Solvers. Pittsburgh: The Innovation Tour”
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PRNews’ Digital Awards
PRNEWS recognizes the outstanding achievements in digital marketing and communications while recognizing the honorees of the Digital PR Awards. From the best Digital PR Campaign, Redesign/Relaunch of Site to the best Viral Campaign, PRNEWS honored the individuals, teams and campaigns that represented the digital trail-blazers of the year.
- Client: Kansas City Area Development Council
- Category: Twitter Communications
- Campaign:“Promoting P-TECH: IBM’s Education Reform Initiative”
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GlobeSt: CRE Influencer in Marketing
GlobeSt.com, the premier online destination for original and timely commercial real estate content, recognized Violet PR as an influencer in commercial real estate marketing.