Best of San Diego and Imperial

The 2025 Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards Call for Entries is Now Open!

Get recognized for your most outstanding public relations campaigns, strategies, and tactics with a prestigious Bernays Award. Whether you led a strategic campaign, crafted compelling content, or drove meaningful results through smart tactics — we want to see it.

This year’s theme is Shine Together, because the best work doesn’t happen alone. Celebrate the impactful work you and your team accomplished over the past year and show how collaboration made the difference.

Not sure where to start? First, decide which Bernays Award categories you’ll submit for, then make a list of your most successful work from the past year.

Submit your entries today and let your work shine!

• Early bird entries are due by Friday, August 22 at 11:59 p.m.
• The second deadline is Friday, September 5 at 11:59 p.m.
• The final deadline is Friday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Do you have what it takes? Apply here!