PRism Awards to Take Place
Tuesday, October 15
LOS
ANGELES (October 9, 2019) —The Los Angeles Chapter of
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-LA) today announced the finalists and
special honorees for the 55th annual PRism Awards. Award recipients and
special honorees will be celebrated at the latest iteration of PRSA’s flagship
awards show on Tuesday, October 15 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles.
“We are
thrilled to celebrate the exceptional work by hundreds of talented public
relations practitioners during the 55th Annual PRism Awards,” said
Shawn Smith, president of PRSA-LA and director of worldwide public relations at
Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The finalists have an incredible portfolio
that spans a variety of industries. We are also are excited to recognize the
special honorees, a group of communications professionals who have not only led
impactful programs and campaigns throughout their careers, but also have strong
ties to the community and continue to give back.”
Special
Honorees at the 55th annual PRism Awards are:
- Communications
Professional of the Year – Robert Gold, Bob Gold and Associates
Bob Gold founded and manages Bob Gold & Associates, an independent integrated
communications public relations agency. During his more than 30 years in public
relations and marketing, Gold has helped launch a dozen companies, re-branded
many others, and created successful campaigns for numerous start-ups and
Fortune 500 companies. He has also helped raise millions of dollars for
charities, taught hundreds of students and helped further strategic business
plans for numerous businesses and associations.
- Communications Team of
the Year – The Recording Academy
The Recording Academy represents the voices of
performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals.
Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared
cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its
future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music
creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®,
and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music’s only peer-
recognized accolade and highest achievement.
- Joseph Roos Community
Service Award
Bilal Kaiser for
Agency Guacamole’s B.L.N.D. Initiative (Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing
Diversity)
Bilal Kaiser founded Agency
Guacamole a boutique events, PR and social media agency.
Beyond practicing
inclusive hiring, training and attracting cause-based and diverse clients,
Bilal developed the B.L.N.D. initiative – Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing
Diversity – a panel/networking event that has taken place in Los Angeles and
New York. As a part of the initiative, Bilal hosts industry leaders from
different areas of the business (e.g., marketing, editorial/media, influencers)
to discuss the importance of diversity and action items for inclusivity. Outside
of work, Bilal has volunteered with the Taproot Foundation, a non- profit
organization bringing together leaders in the marketing fields, and helped
bring to life the first- ever annual report for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater
Los Angeles. The agency also dedicated pro bono hours to support neighborhood
initiatives such as the Motor Avenue Improvement Association.
PRism
Award finalists are:
- AARP
with Rogers & Cowan - Amgen
& Golin / Weber Shandwick - Beach
Cities Health District - Blue
Shield of California - California
State University, Los Angeles - Cause
Communications - City
of Malibu - City
of West Hollywood - Corona-Norco
Unified School District - Cunard
- Davies
- Defiant
Public Relations - Finn
Partners - Fiona
Hutton & Associates - Forest
Lawn - Golin
- Greater
Los Angeles Zoo Association - Hill+Knowlton
Strategies - Idea
Hall - imre
- Informa
Markets - IW
Group, Inc. - JBL
Films, Inc. / Katherine Moore - Juris
Productions - Klick
X - Learn4Life
- Los
Angeles County Office of the Assessor - Loyola
Marymount University - Melissa
Gersh Consulting - National
Immigration Law Center - NBC4
Southern California - Obagi
& TogoRun - Olmstead
Williams Communications - Original9
Media & Cornerstone OnDemand - Princess
Cruises - Rogers
& Cowan - SEGA
of America - Southern
California Golf Association - Sugerman
Communications Group - The
Chicago School of Professional Psychology - The
Hoyt Organization - VIM
Global - Visit
Anaheim - Zapwater
Communications - Zeno
Group
The
evening will kick-off with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a
dinner and the awards presentation. Tickets to attend are available at PRSALA.org.
The 55th
PRism Awards are sponsored by Cision, Princess Cruises, BusinessWire,
Meltwater, Cunard, Kaiser Permanente, FAMA, PR Talent, and the Recording
Academy.
About
PRSA-LA
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Public Relations Society of
America (PRSA-LA) is comprised of nearly 600 agency, in-house and independent
public relations professionals representing LA-area corporations, academic
institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
PRSA-LA was established in 1948 as one of PRSA’s first five
founding chapters. Members benefit from chapter events, educational and
networking opportunities, industry advocacy and a wide range of professional
development resources.
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