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BLACKSMITH AWARDS PRESENTATION - SAVE THE DATE
Welcome to the Blacksmiths Awards!
Beginning July 17, 2026, we are accepting entries for the Blacksmith Awards. Members and non-members are welcome to apply. Before you start assembling your entries, take a few minutes to review all the information. While this year’s awards are similar to previous years, there are a few updates. Please read the information below carefully.
For all information on the Blacksmiths, including eligibility, detailed entry information, categories, deadlines, entry fees and more, visit the pages listed in the Blacksmith Information menu above.
- Early Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 28
- Regular Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 14
- Late Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 18 (this will NOT be extended).
The application fees reflect these deadlines. Most award types receive a $5 discount if submitted by the early deadline. Late entries will incur an additional $10 fee. We will not accept entries submitted after the final deadline. See our deadlines and entry fees page for complete details.
BLACKSMITH AWARDS PRESENTATION - SAVE THE DATE
Please save the date for our Blacksmith Awards Presentation from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The presentation will be part of the Cincinnati PRSA Chapter Banquet. More details will be coming soon.
The Chapter Banquet will celebrate the chapter and the entire public relations community in the Cincinnati area. While the Blacksmith winners and finalists will be part of this chapter-wide event, we will also honor the WVB Award and Presidents Award winners.
Do you know someone else who should be entering? Let’s face it – we all do! Spread the word – to PRSA members and non-members. We invite everyone in the Greater Cincinnati public relations community to submit their best work to the Blacksmiths! First-time entrants will receive a discounted ticket to the banquet. There will also be a Best of Category for first-time entries.
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We figured you might. First, check our FAQ page - we may have already answered it there. Didn’t find your answer? Please direct contest-related questions to:
blacksmithawards@cincinnatiprsa.org
cincyprsa@gmail.com