New York Chapter of PRSA Opens Submissions for 2023 Big Apple Awards

The 36th Annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards is now accepting early submissions from organizations and independent PR professionals. These early submissions offer reduced entry fees for the awards ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in November. The deadline for early submissions is June 30, with the final deadline being August 4th.

The awards ceremony will take place on November 15th, both in-person and through a live stream. The event will focus on the themes of influence, integrity, and innovation, recognizing the role of the public relations profession in authentic purpose-driven communication. The event will also involve the use of new high-impact intelligent technologies and the promotion of shared ideas and responsible knowledge dissemination among practitioners.

“The 2023 Big Apple Awards will be a referendum on the rising role – and responsibility -- of public relations leaders as rapidly evolving technologies including AI are shaping a new media landscape and redefining how news and information are shaped and delivered,” said Carmella Glover, president of PRSA-NY.  “This powerful networking event will recognize today’s influential public relations professionals and identify rising stars in the industry.”

“More than just about any other profession, the public relations industry holds the power to reach consumers, investors, business leaders, government and media -- and New York PR professionals are at the epicenter of media and commerce,” said Fay Shapiro, vice president of the PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards.  “The Big Apple Awards reflect the accomplishments and potential of the most influential public relations practitioners.  It’s fitting that the Big Apple gala caps the year’s awards season for the communications profession.  Our sponsors and participants reach professionals at the heart of the public relations industry.