The PR Club welcomed more than 150 public relations and communications professionals to the Museum of Science for the 58th Annual Bell Ringer Awards, returning to the iconic Boston venue for the second consecutive year. The evening was hosted by Edgar B. Herwick III, the Emmy Award-winning GBH host and reporter behind the “Curiosity Desk” series and co-host of “The Culture Show.”
The top honor of the night, the Super Bell Award, was awarded to 360PR+ for Bob's Red Mill's 'Moregetherness' campaign. The campaign first earned Gold Bells in two categories before advancing to win the evening's top honor, demonstrating creative planning and superior execution.
The John J. Molloy Crystal Bell Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Kathy Wilson of Tier One Partners, honoring a distinguished career and an extensive track record of contributions to the New England communications community. The Ringer Award, recognizing a mid-career professional, was presented to Sam Powers of Walker Sands. The Striker Award, celebrating early-career achievement, went to Aidan Poole of Walker Sands. The Carillonneur Award for Best Team Culture, recognizing a public relations or communications organization, was awarded to Randstad Digital | powered by Torc.
The event underscores the importance of the PR industry in New England, where agencies and professionals consistently deliver impactful campaigns that drive business results and community engagement. The recognition of campaigns like 'Moregetherness' highlights the strategic role of public relations in building brand loyalty and fostering connections.
Founded in 1948, the PR Club (formerly the Publicity Club of New England) strives to promote and encourage involvement in the communications industry. More information about the club and the Bell Ringer Awards can be found at prclub.org, and follow on LinkedIn and Instagram.
The Bell Ringer Awards recognize public relations and communications work that demonstrates excellence in creative planning and superior execution to achieve a high degree of success in reaching predetermined objectives. Open to all New England practitioners, the program celebrates the extraordinary work of the region's communications professionals.
