The PR Club has announced that nominations for the 58th Annual Bell Ringer Awards, New England’s premier awards program honoring excellence and industry leadership in PR, communications and marketing, are officially open.
The Bell Ringer Awards celebrate the campaigns and individuals defining the future of the industry across the region. This year’s program continues its commitment to honoring both groundbreaking client work and the next generation of talent through dedicated professional impact awards. All PR, communications and marketing professionals and students based in New England, or those supporting organizations within the region, are invited to submit.
“As the PR and media landscape continues to rapidly shift, the industry is being challenged to innovate at lightning speed to help brands and organizations break through the noise with resonance, consistency and business-driving impact,” said Kaitlynn Cooney, PR Club President. “We’re so proud of the talent and creativity across the region, and can’t wait to celebrate our industry and peers later this year.”
The Bell Ringer Awards ceremony will return to the Museum of Science, Boston on Thursday, June 4. The highly-anticipated event will bring together more than 200 professionals and students representing the region’s top agencies, brands and universities in one of Boston’s most iconic destinations..
Student Work & New Categories
PR professionals can submit entries for both single-tactic submissions and comprehensive, integrated campaigns in more than 50 categories. With a new division of campaign awards focused on innovation, the PR Club will celebrate the extensive changes to the media and information gathering landscape. For the first time, there are four dedicated categories for student work — enabling the next generation professionals to highlight their fresh, intuitive thinking and stand out among their peers.
With one dozen new categories in 2026, such as Superior Achievement in GEO Implementation, Superior Achievement in Earned Media Amplification and Best Media/Influencer Event, there are even more opportunities for organizations to spotlight growth and maturity within key evolutions to PR. See here a comprehensive list of categories with guidance on submissions.
Key Submission Dates for 2026
- Submissions Open: Jan. 5
- Early Bird Deadline: Feb. 1 ($175 per entry; exclusively for PR Club members)
- Regular Deadline: March 8 ($250 per entry; $50 discount for PR Club members)
- Late Deadline: March 15 ($150 late fee on all entries; $50 discount for PR Club members)
All entries must represent work completed between Jan. 1, 2025 and Feb. 1, 2026. To submit an entry for the 58th Annual Bell Ringers Awards, visit prclub.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The PR Club thanks its returning sponsors for their continued support of the Bell Ringer Awards and the New England communications community. Current sponsors for the 58th Annual Bell Ringer Awards include Reportable and David Fox Photography.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain for organizations interested in connecting with PR, communications, and marketing professionals across the region. Sponsors receive visibility throughout the awards program, recognition at the ceremony, and opportunities to engage with both established leaders and emerging talent.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact sponsorship@prclub.org.
Founded in 1948, the PR Club (formerly the Publicity Club of New England) has been a cornerstone of the communications industry for decades. Through its events, resources, and Bell Ringer Awards, the organization fosters community and celebrates excellence in public relations, marketing, and communications.
To learn more about the PR Club and the 58th Bell Ringer Awards, visit PRClub.org and follow the PR Club on LinkedIn and Instagram.
