Recognizing and Celebrating Exceptional Public Relations Practitioners
Celebrating the 2026 Pinnacle Award Winners
The Pinnacle Awards recognize individuals, teams and organizations whose outstanding work, leadership and commitment are making a meaningful impact on the public relations and communications profession and the audiences they serve. Established in 2024, this distinguished recognition honors those who demonstrate sustained excellence, influence and dedication to advancing their organizations, communities and the profession. Congratulations to our 2026 Pinnacle Award winners, whose achievements represent public relations and communications at its very best.
Agency of the Year
Gold Pinnacle Award – Agency of the Year
Sachs Media
Silver Pinnacle Award – Agency of the Year
Priority Marketing
Communicator of the Year
Gold Pinnacle Award – Communicator of the Year
Chris M. Gent, APR, CPRC
Government Team of the Year
Gold Pinnacle Award – Government Team of the Year
City of Ocala
Silver Pinnacle Award – Government Team of the Year
Martin County Board of County Commissioners
Silver Pinnacle Award – Government Team of the Year
St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs
Silver Pinnacle Award – Government Team of the Year
UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Mentor of the Year
Gold Pinnacle Award – Mentor of the Year
Lisa Murray, APR, CPRC
Silver Pinnacle Award – Mentor of the Year
Lauren Debick, APR, CPRC
Nonprofit Team of the Year
Gold Pinnacle Award – Nonprofit Team of the Year
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Silver Pinnacle Award – Nonprofit Team of the Year
UF Health Strategic Communications Team
Young Professional of the Year
Gold Pinnacle Award – Young Professional of the Year
Marissa Gleockler, APR
Silver Pinnacle Award – Young Professional of the Year
Emily McCarthy
Silver Pinnacle Award – Young Professional of the Year
Courtney Pelicano
SELECTED BY PINNACLE PR LEADERS
Since 1938, FPRA — the nation’s oldest public relations association — has been led by some of the profession’s most respected and influential communications leaders. Today, the Pinnacle Awards are judged by FPRA Past Presidents whose leadership, expertise and contributions have helped shape the industry for decades. Being recognized by this distinguished panel is a meaningful honor and a testament to professional excellence. All judges decisions are final.
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