Awards
PRSA Greater Cleveland recognizes excellence in public relations during the annual Cleveland Rocks Awards. Award winners demonstrate leadership in the public relations field and contribute to advancing the profession in Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Rocks Awards
The PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards return in 2025 — and this year, we’re turning up the volume! This annual celebration recognizes the most impactful, innovative, and outstanding work in public relations across Northeast Ohio. And this year, we’re making it even bigger and better.
New in 2025: Individual Honors Are Now Part of the Cleveland Rocks Awards
This year, we're proud to feature our four signature awards recognizing professional excellence, mentorship, leadership, and rising talent in the PR field:
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Individual Honors
John Hill Award
The Hill Award is presented each year to the chief executive of a Greater Cleveland area organization who provides outstanding leadership and support for internal and external communications.
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LIGHTHOUSE-Duke AWARD
The Lighthouse-Duke Award is presented each year to recognize the career accomplishments and community service of a senior public relations professional who is a member of Greater Cleveland PRSA.
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Davis Young Award
The Davis Young Award for Exceptional Mentors is presented each year to recognize a professional who excels in mentoring students and young professionals through hands-on instruction and support. Nominees must have seven years of experience as a public relations counselor or be a college-level instructor and a member of Greater Cleveland PRSA.
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Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is awarded to a young professional with seven or fewer years of experience who has shown great commitment to the profession and community. New in 2025: In addition to PRSA members, this award is now open to PRSSA members, giving outstanding student leaders a chance to be recognized alongside early-career professionals. We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the next generation of PR talent!
