Meet the inaugural jury of Ragan's Zenith Awards - PR Daily
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Ragan Communications launched the Zenith Awards to recognize exceptional achievements across internal and external communications, public relations, marketing, and mixternal communications. The program includes more than 60 categories covering crisis response, AI-powered campaigns, and social-justice storytelling. Finalists were chosen after a rigorous review judged on strategic thinking, creativity, execution, and measurable impact. A diverse jury brings experience from healthcare, finance, consumer goods, technology, and global marketing. The inaugural Zenith Awards Gala will take place Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas, co-located with the Future of Communications Conference as a capstone to a week of learning and networking.
In a year when communications professionals are tasked with guiding corporate reputations amid global mistrust, managing sweeping media changes, and helping organizations navigate AI and cultural flashpoints, Ragan Communications has launched the Zenith Awards. The new program showcases exceptional achievements across internal and external communications, public relations, marketing, and mixternal communications. With more than 60 categories, ranging from crisis response to AI-powered campaigns to social-justice storytelling, the awards are one of the most comprehensive programs in the field.
Ragan CEO Diane Schwartz describes the awards as the "pinnacle event for communications professionals," noting that they provide an opportunity to celebrate excellence. Finalists were selected after a rigorous review of entries judged on strategic thinking, creativity, execution and measurable impact. Ragan assembled a diverse jury whose collective experience spans healthcare, finance, consumer goods, technology and global marketing.
The inaugural Zenith Awards Gala will be held Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas, co-located with the Future of Communications Conference. The red-carpet event promises a night of recognition, connection and inspiration as winners are announced live on stage. It will serve as the capstone to a week of learning and networking, with finalists and industry leaders gathering to celebrate the storytelling and strategy that set new standards for excellence. Jurists from across sectors will be in Austin not only for the gala but also to share insights at the Future of Communications Conference and other Comms Week events.
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