2026 IMPACT AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW
Office of Research and Partnerships, University of Arizona
Pandora Mission Campaign
PRACTITIONER AWARDS
Career Impact
Mary Rowley, APR
CEO and Managing Partner
NüPOINT Marketing
PR Professional of the Year
Courtney Pulitzer
Director of Public Relations
Sandoval Creative
Media Person of the Year
Mary Coleman
Evening News Anchor
KOLD 13 News
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
General Marketing Campaign:
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University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships, AZ Tech Week 2026
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Family Life Radio, Your New Home for Christmas
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Gordley Group, My Future My Way
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Tucson Electric Power, TEP for Me
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University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships, Thinking Big
Government/Public Affairs Campaign:
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Pima Association of Governments, RTA Next Campaign
Social Media Communications
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Gordley Group, Compass Affordable Housing Campaign
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Sundt Construction, Safety Week Communications
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University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships, Pandora Mission Campaign
News/Media Release or PSA
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Sandoval Creative, Stadium Naming Rights Announcement
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Sandoval Creative, "More Than a Bed" PSA Campaign
Special Event or Observance
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Gordley Group, Nonpotable Water Line Groundbreaking
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University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships, Inaugural Convergence Awards Launch
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Sandoval Creative, Tamal Festival 20th Anniversary
Branding
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NüPOINT Marketing, Beyond the Brand
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Gordley Group, Trico Fiber Branding
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University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships, Kyl Institute for National Security
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE MERIT AWARDS
General Marketing Communications
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Town of Marana, Ironwood Forest Campaign
Government/Public Affairs Communications
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Gordley Group, Transportation Master Plan
Internal Communications
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Sundt Construction, CEO Video Series
Community Relations
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Gordley Group, Well Water Education Campaign
Special Event or Observance
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Sandoval Creative, 10th Charity Golf Tournament