During the annual PRSA Western District Conference, we recognize the communications projects and exemplary service that elevate our industry to the next level. We recognize their achievements with two awards:
Nominations are due by November 30, 2026, 5 p.m. (PST).
Platinum Service Award
The Platinum Service Award is the highest individual honor bestowed by the PRSA Western District. Its purpose is to recognize outstanding career achievements in furthering the practice of public relations. It was created to honor personal service to the Western District and its affiliated chapters.
Each chapter is able to submit one nominee per year, and the winner is recognized at the Western District Conference.
Past Winners
Elena Bosch, APR
Carolyn Smith Casertano, APR
Rina Foster, APR
Melissa Cameron
Aaron Norris, MBA, APR, CSPB
Paula Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA
Bill Gay, APR, Fellow PRSA
Marisa Vallbona, APR, Fellow PRSA
Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA
Denis Wolcott, APR
Nancy Weaver, APR
Complete Entry Fee Payment:
Best in the West Award
The Best in the West Award is composed of the best-in-show winners from our chapter-level awards. The award highlights the creative communications efforts of our members over the past year. Each chapter board will submit one or more entries for judges consideration, and the winners will be recognized at the Western District Conference.
Past Winners
2026 Inland Empire Health Plan/Meehan Business Advisers, “Start the Conversation” mental health awareness campaign
2025 Bob Gold & Associates, for campaign supporting the grand opening of Curacao in Chula Vista, California
2022 – Westbound Communications, for 2020 Census Campaign for County of Orange
2021 – Black Ink PR & Marketing, for work with Comedy Gives Back’s Laugh Aid
2020 – CIG / Colorado Department of Transportation, for integrated communications campaign “Blown Away-Preventing DUIs, One Breathalyzer at a Time”
2019 – Allison+Partners
2018 – Fingerpaint
2017 – Westbound Communications
2016 – Becker Communications
2015 – Philosophy Communications
2014 – Allison+Partners
Complete Entry Fee Payment: