PR Club Unveils 57th Annual Bell Ringer Awards with New Workplace Excellence Honor

The Public Relations Club of New England is preparing for its 57th Annual Bell Ringer Awards, offering communications and marketing professionals an opportunity to showcase their most innovative campaigns while introducing a pioneering award that celebrates workplace excellence.

This year's awards ceremony, titled "A Night at the Bell Ringers," will take place on June 3, 2025, at the Museum of Science in Boston, featuring a networking dinner and an awards presentation recognizing top industry achievements.

A significant highlight of this year's event is the new Carillonneur Professional Award, designed to honor organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, employee engagement, and commitment to professional growth. PR Club President Kaitlynn Cooney emphasized that this award symbolizes unity and collaboration, recognizing workplaces that prioritize employee development and organizational culture.

Professionals across New England and those with region-connected campaigns are eligible to submit entries across multiple categories. The awards welcome submissions from public relations agencies, in-house communications teams, and full-time undergraduate and graduate students at New England universities.

Entry deadlines and pricing are structured to accommodate various participants. The regular submission deadline is March 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET, with a late entry option available until March 21, 2025, for an additional $150 fee. Professional award entries are due by April 18, 2025.

Submission costs range from $175 to $250 depending on membership status and entry type, with single-item and campaign entries available. The Carillonneur Professional Award is free for PR Club members, encouraging broader participation in recognizing workplace innovation.

By creating this new award category, the PR Club signals a growing industry recognition that organizational culture and employee experience are critical components of communications success. The award evaluates submissions based on leadership initiatives, employee development programs, and efforts to enhance workplace morale.

The awards ceremony provides a unique platform for networking and industry recognition, expecting to attract over 150 PR and marketing professionals from top agencies and brands. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, allowing organizations to increase their visibility and connect with influential industry leaders.

As the communications landscape continues to evolve, the Bell Ringer Awards remain a vital mechanism for celebrating creativity, strategic thinking, and measurable impact in the public relations and marketing sectors.