PRSA San Diego

10/30/2026

Please join us in sharing one more celebratory post and congratulations to all those recognized at this year’s Bernays Awards! More than 100 local Public Relations professionals attended and were honored at the annual Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter’s Edward L. Bernays Awards on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

The event, held at the KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center, celebrated the region’s outstanding public relations, communications and marketing professionals for their campaigns managed from July 2025 to July 2026. Recognized work included campaigns and tactics that incorporated research, planning, creativity, technical excellence and evaluation, to reach target audiences and inspire behavior change. A total of 44 awards were announced.

“The Edward L. Bernays Awards is an opportunity to celebrate each other as public relations professionals and honor our incredible campaigns managed over the last year,” said Elena Gomez, 2026 board president of the PRSA San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. “I’m so proud of all of our winners and honorees tonight who showcase excellence in their work and exemplify the vital role that public relations plays in our communities. I also want to thank our amazing Bernays Awards committee who dedicated countless hours to making this annual event a success.”

For more information and a complete list of all the award winners, please visit: https://prsasdic.org/bernays/

10/23/2026

Congratulations to all our award winners during last night's Edward L. Bernays Awards! Especially to our special award winners Jean Walcher, UC San Diego Health, Margie Newman Tsay and HaiJayWhite.

It was such an incredible evening honoring the best public relations, marketing and communications campaigns of San Diego over the last year. Including 2026 Best in Show winners, J. Walcher Communications and Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Public Relations.

The caliber of talent in our region is truly remarkable, and it is the strength of our professional community that truly sets us apart. Keep up the incredible work, and see you at the next Bernays and upcoming events our PRSA SDIC chapter will be hosting!

10/22/2026

Happy Bernays Day! Thank you to our 2026 Friends of PRSA SD/IC Event Sponsor, Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Public Relations, for supporting this year’s Bernays Awards!

We appreciate their support and we can't wait to celebrate with everyone this evening at our 2026 Edward L. Bernays Awards. Be sure to follow along as we live post throughout tonight's ceremony. See you there!

10/22/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Thank you to our 2026 Friends of PRSA SD/IC Event Sponsor, UC San Diego, for supporting this year’s Bernays Awards!

We appreciate their support and look forward to recognizing our incredible community of public relations professionals at our awards ceremony tomorrow evening!

10/20/2026

It's officially Bernays week! Thank you to our 2026 Friends of PRSA SD/IC Event Sponsor, UC San Diego Health, for supporting this year’s Bernays Awards!

We appreciate their support and look forward to recognizing our incredible community of public relations professionals at our awards ceremony this Thursday!

10/15/2026

🎉 There are only two days left to get your ticket for the 2026 Bernays Awards!

What's included with your ticket?
- Complimentary Headshots
- Italian-Inspired Dinner
- Tray-Passed Appetizers, Delicious Drinks and Networking Opportunities
- Unforgettable memories as we celebrate our peers and San Diego's best public relations, marketing and communications campaigns!

Will you join us? Get your tickets (or a table) now ⬇️

📆 Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. at KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center on the San Diego State University campus.
🎟️ Tickets are Available, Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-edward-l-bernays-mark-of-excellence-awards-tickets-2001784652783?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/10/2026

Thank you to our 2026 Friends of PRSA SD/IC Event Sponsor, J. Walcher Communications, for supporting this year’s Bernays Awards! We appreciate their continued support as we recognize our incredible community of public relations professionals.

Tickets for the 2026 Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards ceremony are now available. Dinner and professional headshots are included with your ticket! Don't wait - ticket sales close on Oct. 16. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Grab your seat, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-edward-l-bernays-mark-of-excellence-awards-tickets-2001784652783?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/08/2026

“What is PR again?”
“Is that like advertising?”
“Wait, so you’re on TV?”

Every PR pro has heard some version of these questions. Thankfully, there’s one night a year when you can skip the explanation entirely: the Bernays Awards! 🏆

Join us Thursday, Oct. 22, as we celebrate the best PR and communications work in San Diego — surrounded by people who know exactly what you do.

📆 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📍 KPBS | 5200 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182

🎟️ The deadline to purchase tickets and tables is Oct. 16! Purchase them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-edward-l-bernays-mark-of-excellence-awards-tickets-2001784652783?aff=oddtdtcreator

Because sometimes you just want to spend an evening with people who get it. 🥂✨

PRSA SD/IC’s annual award ceremony recognizing outstanding public relations professionals, campaigns, strategies and tactics.

10/02/2026

🎙️ Meet your 2026 Bernays Awards emcee: Jade Hindmon!

We’re thrilled to welcome Jade Hindmon, host of KPBS Midday Edition, as this year’s emcee.

A journalist and storyteller who knows San Diego well, Jade brings years of experience asking great questions, telling compelling stories and connecting audiences with the people and issues that matter.

📆 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📍 KPBS | 5200 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182
🎟️ Tickets & Tables: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-edward-l-bernays-mark-of-excellence-awards-tickets-2001784652783?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’ll see you there! 🥂

09/24/2026

The 2026 Bernays Awards ceremony is coming up — and we can't wait! 🎉

Here's what makes the night special: every winner is kept secret until the moment their name is called. Judging is conducted by other PRSA chapter members across the country, ensuring complete impartiality.

The Best of Show Silver winner will go on to represent San Diego at the PRSA Western District Best of the West competition. 🌟

You don’t want to miss this. Get your tickets (or a table for your whole team!) now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-edward-l-bernays-mark-of-excellence-awards-tickets-2001784652783

📆 Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. at KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center near San Diego State University.