BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The PR Club is excited to announce that entries for the 57th Annual Bell Ringer Awards will officially open on Monday, January 13, 2025. The prestigious event offers a chance for the New England community to celebrate their accomplishments over the past year and revel in a little friendly competition.
The Bell Ringer Awards celebrates work that goes beyond expectations, highlighting the creativity and impact that define the best of our industry in New England. As the public relations and marketing industries continue to adapt to new challenges, these awards remain a testament to the enduring power of innovative storytelling and strategic campaigns that challenge norms and leave a lasting mark on the communities they serve.
The award season will culminate with “A Night at the Bell Ringers,” at the Museum of Science on June 3, 2025. The event will bring New England’s public relations and marketing leaders together for an unforgettable celebration of the bold ideas, innovative campaigns, and hard-earned successes that drive the industry forward. The night will kick off with a happy hour-style networking dinner, followed by the awards ceremony. A surprise host will announce the winners from each of the Bell Ringer category, along with the professional award honorees. Tickets will be available for purchase Spring 2025.
New Award Categories, Same Level of Excellence
In addition to the standard categories in media relations, content marketing, etc., the PR Club is excited to announce the addition of the Carillonneur Professional Award. This new honor recognizes a public relations or communications agency, in-house team, or workplace that has demonstrated strength, growth, and a commitment to fostering a positive culture over the past year.
“The Carillonneur Award is inspired by the carillonneur, a musician who plays a carillon, which is a set of bells that are usually hung in a tower,” Kaitlynn Cooney, PR Club President describes. “The symbolism behind this award represents a commitment to culture and unity. The award is given to a New England public relations or communications agency, in-house team, or otherwise workplace that has excelled in this commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.”
The Carillonneur Award is a part of the professional awards category, which are free for PR Club members to enter. Other new categories include integrated influencer campaigns, podcasts, newsjacking, etc.
Deadlines and Details
A full list of award categories can be found here.
The Bell Ringer Awards are open to all public relations, marketing, communications, and related professionals in the New England region, as well as full-time undergraduate and graduate students at New England colleges and universities. Professionals located outside of New England may also enter, provided their campaigns are based in the region.
- Early bird entries – February 14, 2025 by 6 p.m. ET. Early bird entries are for PR Club members only, with a $35 discount per entry during this members-only entry period.
- Regular entries deadline – March 14, 2025 by 6 p.m. ET.
- Late entries deadline – March 21, 2025 by 6 p.m. ET. A late fee of $150 per entry will apply for entries during this period.
- Professional Awards deadline – April 18, 2025 by 6 p.m. ET.
Pricing is broken down by entry type and member status.
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Single-Item Entry Pricing
- Members: $175 per entry
- Non-members: $200 per entry
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Campaign Entry Pricing
- Members: $225 per entry
- Non-members: $250 per entry
If you are unsure of your member status and would like to learn more, please contact admin@prclub.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open
The PR Club invites organizations and businesses to join “A Night at the Bell Ringers” as sponsors and connect with New England’s vibrant public relations and marketing community. Sponsorship packages are designed to fit businesses of all sizes, offering valuable opportunities for visibility and engagement.
Why Sponsor?
- Targeted Exposure: Put your brand in front of over 150 PR and communication professionals from top agencies, organizations, and brands.
- Tailored Packages: Choose from sponsorship levels that align with your goals, from digital promotion to on-site recognition.
- Community Impact: Support the celebration of creativity and excellence in public relations while aligning your company with an esteemed industry tradition.
We’re committed to working with you to create a package that maximizes your brand’s visibility and meets your specific needs.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact admin@prclub.org.
About the PR Club
Founded in 1948, the PR Club (formerly the Publicity Club of New England) has been a cornerstone of the communications industry for decades. Through its events, resources, and Bell Ringer Awards, the organization fosters community and celebrates excellence in public relations, marketing, and communications.
To learn more about the PR Club and the 57th Bell Ringer Awards, visit PRClub.org and follow the PR Club on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
