2022 PALADIN AWARDS
The Paladin Awards is the PRSA Foundation’s signature event, honoring members of the public relations profession who have made an indelible impact on our community, particularly in the fight for diversity and inclusion critical to making us reflective of the stakeholders we serve.
The event serves as the primary fundraiser for the PRSA Foundation, with proceeds from the evening going to support grants and scholarships designed to help jump-start the careers of promising public relations and communications students from diverse backgrounds. The Paladin Awards return in 2022 to Atlanta, Georgia.
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6-9 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: MSL Atlanta, 384 Northyards Blvd, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30318
2022 Keynote Speaker: Lori George Billingsley, Former Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
2022 Honorees:
Legend Award: Andy Polansky, Former Executive Chairman of Weber Shandwick
Leadership Award: Soon Mee Kim, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Omnicom Public Relations Group
Best In Class Award: Procter & Gamble (Heather Valento, Vice President – Communications)
Game Changer Award: ColorComm, Inc (Lauren Wesley Wilson, Founder & CEO of ColorComm, Inc.)
SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS
Hero of Diversity
15 Guest Tickets
3 Student Tickets
Remarks during awards
Marquee recognition on all printed and digital materials
Marquee signage at event
1 full page, 4-color ad in event program (Premium Position)
Company logo with link on PRSA Foundation website
Recognition in all media and press releases and post-event communications
Tax deductible amount: $3,000
Champion of Diversity
10 Guest Tickets
2 Student Tickets
Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
Marquee recognition on all printed and digital materials
Marquee signage at event
1 full page, 4-color ad in event program
Company logo with link on PRSA Foundation website
Recognition in all media and press releases and post-event communications
Tax deductible amount: $2,000
Guardian of Diversity
8 Guest Tickets
2 Student Tickets
Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
Prominent recognition on all printed and digital materials
Signage at event
1 full page, full color ad in event program
Company logo with link on PRSA Foundation website
Recognition in all media and press releases and post-event communications
Tax deductible amount: $1,600
Advocate for Diversity
5 Guest Tickets
1 Student Ticket
Recognition on all printed and digital materials
Signage at event
1/2 page b/w ad in event program
Recognition in all post-event communications
Tax deductible amount: $1,000
Virtual Sponsor
Recognition on virtual broadcast
1/2 page b/w ad in event program
Recognition in all post-event communications
Tax deductible amount: $1,000
Admission Tickets
Paladin Preferred - $300
PRSA Members - $250
Student & Young Professional - $50
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EVENT JOURNAL PROGRAM ADS
Full Page Color or B/W (vertical): 5.5” wide x 8.5” high • Live area: 4.5” x 7.5”
Half Page Color or B/W (horizontal): 4.5” wide x 3.5” high; no bleed
If the ad bleeds, please include a bleed of 0.125” (1/8”).
All art should be press resolution. Acceptable file formats: pdf, psd, tif, eps, or ai. For pdfs make sure all fonts are embedded and either CMYK or grayscale. For vector files, please make sure all type is outlined. For information, contact Susan Belanich: 212.460.1442.
Full Page Color
Full Page B&W
1/2 Page Color or B&W
Thank you to our Hero for Diversity Sponsor
