Purpose

PRSA NJ established the Pyramid Awards in 1989 to recognize excellence in public relations and communications in New Jersey.

Eligibility

Competition is open to all public relations professionals in New Jersey who implemented or completed qualifying public relations campaigns or single items in calendar year 2016. Competition is also open to agencies and consultants outside of New Jersey who completed projects for clients based in New Jersey. Companies are welcome to submit the same entries for hte Pyramid Awards as submitted for National PRSA's Silver and Bronze Anvil Awards.

Entry Fees (NOTE: Each organization/egency is limited to a total of 10 entries)

Chapter members: $95/entry

Non-members: $120/entry

Combined Entry & Membership

Non-members who are eligible for local chapter membership will receive the member discount if they apply for membership when submitting an entry. Combined entry and NJ chapter membership is $170 (in addition to National PRSA dues). Fees for additional entries are $95 each. Please make checks payable to PRSA NJ and enclose with entry.

Entering the Right Divsion and Category

An entry may be submitted in only one category, either in the single-item division or the campaign division. Single items that are part of a campaign may also be entered independently in one category of the single-item division. A second fee will be required. Judges reserve the right to reassign an entry to another category.

Judging

A panel of public relations professionals will serve as judges. Entries will be evaluated on research, planning, execution and demonstrated results, as well as the effective use of budgets and resources. Judges may award multiple winners in any category as deemed appropriate. Judges reserve the right not to designate a winner in a category if no entries of award-winning caliber are submitted.

Notification

All entrants will be notified as to the disposition of their entries. Notification will occur immediately after judging.

Awards Banquet

The 2017 Pyramid Awards will be presented at the annual awards banquet to be held on June 14, 2017 at the Basking Ridge Country Club in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.