Call for Entries Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026

Honoring the innovators shaping the future of social and digital communication

PR Daily’s Social Media & Digital Awards celebrate the boldest ideas, most engaging campaigns and visionary leaders transforming how brands connect online.

From compelling campaigns and influencer partnerships to storytelling and social commerce strategies, this is where groundbreaking digital work gets the spotlight it deserves. If your creativity sparked conversation, engagement or measurable impact, it belongs here.

These honors go beyond only content and campaigns. We’re also recognizing the teams, leaders and agencies driving meaningful change across the digital landscape, those who set new standards for innovation, authenticity and audience connection.

Entering is simple and rewarding. Winners earn visibility across PR Daily and Ragan platforms, commanding credibility and showcasing their success to the entire communications community. Finalists will be recognized – and winners announced – at a must-attend industry event in September.

PR Daily’s Social Media & Digital Awards are where the most impactful social and digital work takes center stage. Submit your entries today.

CATEGORIES

CAMPAIGNS AND CATEGORIES

 AI – Use of

Spotlighting campaigns that used AI to enhance creativity, personalization and performance. These entries showcase how technology can elevate strategy and drive digital excellence.

 Accessibility

Recognizing digital content and platforms designed for inclusivity and universal access. These initiatives set a standard for equitable communication and audience reach.

 Annual Report

Honoring digital or interactive reports that transform complex information into compelling storytelling. These entries combine design, data and creativity to engage stakeholders.

 Blog

Celebrating blogs that became essential destinations for insight, storytelling and brand voice. These entries demonstrate originality, consistency and audience connection.

 Brand Awareness

Recognizing campaigns that elevated visibility and strengthened reputation. These initiatives turned creative ideas into lasting brand recognition.

 Cause Marketing

Spotlighting purpose-driven campaigns that inspired positive change while advancing brand values. These entries blend social impact with authentic storytelling.

 Collaborative Social Media Communications

Celebrating cross-team or cross-organization efforts that achieved digital success through collaboration. These initiatives highlight partnership, creativity and measurable results.

 Community Engagement

Honoring strategies that built strong, interactive communities across digital platforms. These efforts deepened relationships and drove meaningful conversations.

 Content Marketing

Recognizing content strategies that captivated audiences and inspired action. These campaigns turned creativity and storytelling into measurable impact.

 CSR/ESG Communications

Celebrating digital storytelling that communicated corporate social responsibility or sustainability progress. These entries reinforced purpose and transparency through effective communication.

 Crisis Management

Honoring communications that upheld trust and credibility during challenging moments. These entries exemplify composure, clarity and leadership under pressure.

 Data & Insights/Measurement

Recognizing data-driven campaigns that used analytics to inform creativity and improve results. These entries highlight the power of insight in shaping digital success.

 Digital Community Engagement

Spotlighting initiatives that fostered vibrant digital spaces where audiences connect and contribute. These campaigns built loyalty through consistent interaction and value.

 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Campaign

Celebrating initiatives that authentically reflected and advanced DE&I values. These entries inspired belonging and demonstrated cultural awareness across channels.

 Email Communications

Recognizing standout email campaigns that delivered connection and conversion. These entries showcase creativity, clarity and measurable engagement.

 Edutainment

Honoring digital content that informed while entertaining. These campaigns proved that education and engagement go hand in hand.

 Employee Engagement

Celebrating internal communications that motivated, informed and connected employees. These entries highlight creativity that strengthens workplace culture.

 Employer Branding

Recognizing campaigns that positioned organizations as employers of choice. These efforts attracted top talent and built lasting workplace pride.

 Facebook

Spotlighting campaigns that maximized Facebook’s reach and storytelling potential. These entries demonstrate innovation, creativity and community building.

 Healthcare Campaign

Honoring digital and social initiatives that educated, inspired or empowered health audiences. These campaigns balanced empathy, accuracy and engagement.

 Influencer Campaign

Celebrating partnerships that turned influence into measurable impact. These entries amplified authenticity, reach and audience trust.

 Instagram

Recognizing campaigns that used Instagram to tell visually compelling stories. These entries captured attention, inspired engagement and strengthened brand identity.

 Interactive Content

Spotlighting digital experiences that invited participation and connection. These entries used interactivity to deepen engagement and enhance storytelling.

 Intranet

Honoring internal platforms that improved communication and collaboration. These entries showcased design, usability and meaningful employee connection.

 LinkedIn

Celebrating campaigns that used LinkedIn to build professional engagement and thought leadership. These entries demonstrated strategy, insight and measurable growth.

 Marketing Campaign

Recognizing comprehensive campaigns that aligned creativity, strategy and execution. These initiatives delivered measurable impact and advanced brand goals.

 Media Relations Campaign

Spotlighting digital PR efforts that secured coverage and shaped conversation. These entries blended storytelling and strategy to drive meaningful exposure.

 Metaverse

Honoring campaigns that explored immersive experiences in the metaverse. These entries pushed creative boundaries and redefined digital engagement.

 Mobile App

Recognizing apps that offered exceptional utility and user experience. These entries combined innovation, design and accessibility to enhance audience value.

 Micro-Influencer Campaign

Celebrating campaigns that leveraged niche voices to drive authentic engagement. These efforts demonstrated creativity, trust and measurable results.

 Multichannel Campaign

Spotlighting campaigns that delivered cohesive storytelling across multiple digital platforms. These entries proved the power of integration and consistency.

 Paid Social Media Campaign

Recognizing strategies that used paid social to amplify reach and results. These campaigns blended targeting precision with creative execution.

 Pinterest

Celebrating campaigns that turned visual inspiration into meaningful engagement. These entries demonstrated creativity, relevance and brand alignment.

 Podcast

Honoring branded podcasts that connected, informed and entertained audiences. These entries turned storytelling and conversation into brand influence.

 Public Relations Campaign

Recognizing campaigns that elevated reputation through storytelling and digital strategy. These entries demonstrated authenticity, clarity and measurable impact.

 Reddit

Spotlighting campaigns that harnessed Reddit’s community-driven power for authentic engagement. These entries showed creativity and respect for platform culture.

 SEO Strategy

Honoring strategies that increased visibility and drove organic growth. These entries turned optimization into creative storytelling and measurable results.

 Social Commerce

Recognizing campaigns that turned social engagement into seamless shopping experiences. These entries demonstrated innovation in driving conversion and loyalty.

 Social Listening and Real-Time Response

Celebrating initiatives that used social insights to drive timely, impactful communication. These entries showed agility, awareness and strategic response.

 Social Media Campaign

Spotlighting creative social campaigns that inspired conversation and connection. These entries redefined how brands engage audiences online.

 Specialty Campaign

Honoring unique or niche campaigns that achieved exceptional results. These entries stand out for creativity, originality and focused impact.

 Thought Leadership Campaign

Recognizing digital initiatives that positioned brands or individuals as trusted experts. These entries elevated credibility and sparked meaningful dialogue.

 TikTok

Celebrating campaigns that captivated audiences with creative short-form storytelling. These entries showcased authenticity, originality and cultural relevance.

 Twitter/X

Honoring campaigns that used Twitter/X to inform, inspire or engage in real time. These entries demonstrated creativity and platform fluency.

 User Generated Content

Recognizing campaigns that empowered audiences to create and share. These entries demonstrated authenticity, community and participation.

 Video

Celebrating digital videos that moved audiences through story and style. These entries demonstrated creativity, clarity and emotional resonance.

 Visual Storytelling

Honoring imagery and design that elevated brand storytelling. These entries combined aesthetics and strategy to make a lasting impression.

 Website

Recognizing websites that deliver exceptional digital experiences. These entries balanced creativity, usability and brand impact.

 Website Redesign or Relaunch

Celebrating website overhauls that revitalized digital presence and improved performance. These entries demonstrated innovation, user focus and measurable success.

 Wellness Campaign

Honoring initiatives that promoted well-being and positive lifestyle change. These entries balanced creativity and compassion to make an impact.

 YouTube

Recognizing campaigns that built engagement through dynamic video storytelling. These entries showcased creativity, consistency and measurable audience growth.

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

 Agency of the Year

Celebrating agencies that delivered exceptional creativity, innovation and client success. These organizations set new standards for impact in digital communication.

 Campaign of the Year

Honoring the most outstanding digital or social initiative across all categories. This award recognizes excellence, creativity and measurable achievement.

 Professional of the Year

Recognizing an individual whose creativity and leadership redefined digital communication. This professional exemplifies innovation, insight and excellence.

 Team of the Year

Celebrating in-house or agency teams that turned collaboration into exceptional results. These groups embody innovation, cohesion and success.

HOW TO ENTER

All entries must be submitted through the online entry form.

You’ll be prompted to select:

  • The category or categories in which you’d like to enter.
  • Complete a brief entry summary.
  • And upload supporting materials, such as visuals, analytics, press coverage or links to your work.
  • Once submitted, you’ll receive confirmation and further details about judging and announcements.

Download the Entry Kit for all the details you’ll need to complete a successful entry.

ENTER

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

These awards are open to in-house, agency and independent communication practitioners, as well as vendors, in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your clients.

Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.

Contact Brendan Gannon to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can email him at [email protected] or call 312-960-4407.

This year’s program is open to any work executed between Jan. 1, 2025, and Jan. 23, 2026, inclusive.

ENTRY FEES

The fee for this program is $550 per standard category entry, and $600 per Awards of Distinction category entry.

A late fee of $325 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, Jan. 16, 2026.

Do you have a campaign, project, individual or team you'd like to enter into multiple categories? Pay the original entry fee, and then only $250 for each additional category!

All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
PR Daily's Social Media & Digital Awards spotlight the campaigns, teams and leaders transforming how brands engage online. Winners earn wide recognition across PR Daily and Ragan platforms, a custom winner profile showcasing their achievement, a prestigious trophy that validates creativity and results and lasting visibility among peers, clients and industry influencers.
WHO CAN ENTER THESE AWARDS?
Entries are open to organizations, agencies and individuals worldwide. The program welcomes in-house communications teams, PR and marketing agencies, independent practitioners and vendors across corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
CAN I ENTER TWO OR MORE CATEGORIES?
Yes! You’re encouraged to enter multiple categories. Each submission is judged separately, and discounted pricing applies to your second entry and beyond, increasing your opportunities for recognition across multiple areas of excellence.
WHAT DO THE JUDGES LOOK FOR IN ENTRIES?
Judges seek bold, creative and results-driven social and digital work that demonstrates strategic thinking and measurable impact. Strong entries clearly define goals, showcase originality, demonstrate success and include supporting materials such as videos, visuals, analytics or creative assets. Review past PR Daily award winners to see what earns top honors.
WHY ARE SOME DEADLINES EXTENDED?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities.
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT RESULTS?
All entrants will be notified of their status approximately three months after the final entry deadline. Winners and finalists will be announced and celebrated at a live industry event in September 2026.

Additional Questions

If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please email Barbara Kanady at [email protected].

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact Morgan Einspanier at [email protected]. 

 

Ragan Communications is not responsible for international shipping fees related to trophies or certificates.