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2026 Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards

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Awards Ceremony Details

The Board of Directors for the PRSA San Diego Imperial Counties Chapter invites you to celebrate the 2026 Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards. Tickets are now on sale.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location:

KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center, SDSU Campus

5200 Campanile Dr.

San Diego, CA 92182

The event will begin with a cocktail hour, tray-passed appetizers and complimentary headshots taken by our event photographer from 5 to 6 p.m. The awards ceremony itself will begin promptly at 6 p.m.

EVENT EMCEE

The chapter is proud to welcome KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon as this year’s emcee. Her work has earned multiple Emmy nominations and, locally, a Public Media Award from the San Diego Psychological Association. Just recently, KPBS Midday Edition was also named Best Local Podcast by San Diego Magazine.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

TICKET PRICES

Individual tickets: $100 for members and $150 for nonmembers

Tables of eight: $900 for members and $1,300 for nonmembers

PARKING

Parking is $8. The recommended parking structure for the event is P6. Attendees will need to register/pay for parking through this link.

2026 Bernays Awards Contacts

PRSA SD/IC Bernays Co-Chair

Jeanna Vazquez

jeanna.b.vazquez@gmail.com

PRSA SD/IC Bernays Co-Chair

Jess B. Brown, APR

jessicacb2@gmail.com

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