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2025 PRSA TRICITIES AWARDS DINNER
An Enchanted Evening
In an enchanted forest where magic flowed,
The TriCities' finest basked in the evening's glow.
For tales of celebration, both grand and bright,
Join us to recount this mystical night!
Welcome to the photo gallery of the 2025 PRSA TriCities Awards Dinner: An Enchanted Evening!
Held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Eastman Lodge at Bays Mountain in Kingsport. This year's event was a celebration of creativity and achievement. With the banquet hall transformed into a magical forest, guests were greeted by a whimsical atmosphere featuring a wandering minstrel serenading attendees and a fairy princess adding an air of enchantment.
As guests mingled under a canopy of twinkling lights, greenery and flowers, they were treated to an array of forest-themed culinary delights, including a chef skillfully carving roast beef that delighted the senses. The evening was a night of recognition, as a record number of awards were presented, honoring outstanding contributions in public relations and communications across the TriCities region.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, particularly Kingsport City Schools who received the Best In Show Award and to Michelle Earl who was recognized with the Rod Irvin Excellence in Public Relations Award.
Adding to the festive spirit of the evening, some participants embraced the enchanted theme by donning creative costumes, bringing the magic of the event to life. With plenty of fun door prizes and joyful camaraderie, the night was a true celebration of excellence and creativity.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the memories captured in these photos, reflecting the spirit of an unforgettable evening filled with enchantment and celebration.
Check out the fun we had!
2025 Best in Show
Kingsport City Schools – School Bus Drivers Campaign
Award of Excellence
Eastman – Circular Deep Dive Recap Video
Eastman – Cultivating Cyber Savvy Employees
Eastman – Eastman Team Members Ring NYSE Bell
Eastman – Finking Out Loud Podcast
Eastman – GeorgE Innovation Awards
Eastman – Reaching for the Stars: Astronaut Jose Hernandez
Johnson City Chamber of Commerce – National Civics Bee in Johnson City
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce – Kingsport Chamber 77th Annual Dinner
Kingsport City Schools – School Bus Drivers Campaign
Marketing Mel – Washington County 101
PRSA TriCities Awards Committee – 2024 PRSA TriCities Awards Dinner
Virginia Dept. of Energy – Arbor Day
Virginia Dept. of Energy – Virginia Energy Walks
Award of Quality
AuthenticityPR – The Light the World Giving Machine
City of Kingsport – Model City 101
Corporate Image – Domtar Kingsport Mill Community Relations Campaign
Eastman – Coffee with Catalysts
Eastman – Crisis Response to Hurricane Helene
Eastman – Eastman and Food City Community Recycling Partnership
Eastman – Eastman Announces Methanolysis Project for Longview, Texas
Eastman – Eastman Liberty Prize
Eastman – Eastman Renew Social Media
Eastman – Inside Innovation Technology Video Series
Johnson City Chamber of Commerce – Shop Local Season
Award of Merit
City of Kingsport – Kingsport Minute Video
City of Kingsport – Projects in Pictures
Corporate Image – Public Entity Partners 2023 Annual Report
Eastman – Inside Innovation: Methanolysis Part 1
Individual Award
Michelle Earl – Rod Irvin Excellence in Public Relations Award
Listen to Marybeth Kench, Communications Coordinator for Kingsport City Schools, as she discusses Best in Show win, PRSA and more in an interview with Jeff Hall on WCSK radio!
