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2026 PRSA San Diego / Imperial Counties Chapter Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards
The Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards recognize the expertise and dedication of public relations and communications professionals within San Diego and Imperial Counties.
The Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter (PRSA SD/IC) presents the Silver and Bronze Bernays Awards annually to recognize public relations programs and tactics incorporating research, planning, creativity, technical excellence and evaluation.
The submission portal is now open!
Early Bird Rate: July 6 to July 24, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Standard Rate: July 24 to Aug. 21, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Late Entries Rate: Aug. 21 to Sept. 4, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Our members have so much great work to recognize. We hope you will join us to celebrate your creative, innovative and inventive work - and that of your colleagues. The Bernays are a celebration of the San Diego and Imperial Valley public relations community and award winners will be kept confidential until the event.
2026 Bernays Awards Contacts
PRSA SD/IC Bernays Co-Chair
Jeanna Vazquez
jeanna.b.vazquez@gmail.com
PRSA SD/IC Bernays Co-Chair
Jess B. Brown, APR
jessicacb2@gmail.com