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43rd annual Philadelphia Pepperpot Awards

The Public Relations Society of America is happy to announce that the 43^rd annual Philadelphia Pepperpot Awards will be held on December 6 at the Franklin Institute. The Pepperpots were created to recognize best in class PR campaigns and tactics from the Philadelphia region. Approximately 250 PR executives from all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will gather to mingle over cocktails, enjoy dinner among a fabulous backdrop and most importantly, pay homage to the award-winning campaigns. We are excited to host the 2011 event at a location that truly encompasses everything it takes to be a Pepperpot winner – genius, invention, electricity, power and heart.

The call for entries along with descriptions and requirements for each award category, are now available. The entry submission deadline is September 23 with an extended deadline of October 5 ($25 additional fee).

-Click here for the call for entries

-Click here for the entry form

Campaign categories include:

- Public Service

- Reputation/Brand Management

- Special Events and Observances (Seven Days or Fewer)

- Special Events and Observances (Eight Days or More)

-Community Relations

-Public Affairs

-Development or Fundraising

-Pro Bono Programs

-Marketing Communications

-Multicultural Communications

-Crisis Communications

-Internal Communications

-Highly Targeted Public Relations Programs

-Social Media

-Media Relations

Tactic categories include:

-Research

-Newsletters

-Magazines

-Brochures

-Annual Reports

-Special-Purpose Publications

-Hard Copy Media

-Speeches

-Audio/Video Programs

-PSAs

-Feature Stories

-Editorial/Op-Ed Columns

-Website

-Blogging

-Podcast

-Social Media Platform

Anne Sceia Klein Professional Promise Award

As part of its annual Pepperpot Achievement Awards, the Philadelphia chapter of PRSA has established an award that recognizes an outstanding PRSSA student. The Anne Sceia Klein Professional Promise Award, inaugurated on the 25th anniversary of Anne Klein Communications Group, will recognize an active member of an affiliated PRSSA chapter who is a senior and who has demonstrated his or her dedication in advancing himself or herself in the field of public relations.

The recipient of this award will be recognized at this year’s PRSA Pepperpot Achievement Awards banquet on December 6, and will receive a recognition plaque and a $250 prize. Click here to fill out an application nominating a student for this award.

History of Pepperpot Awards

Click here to learn more about the history of the Pepperpot Awards.