Padilla Earns Five Minnesota Classics Awards

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May 5, 2023

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MINNEAPOLIS (May 5, 2023) – The Minnesota chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (Minnesota PRSA) recognized Padilla with five awards at the 45th annual Classics Awards.  

The Classics Awards are divided into two categories: Elements and Programs. Elements awards recognize outstanding individual components or tactics, while Programs awards honor the best overall public relations campaigns. Padilla earned awards for the following work with client partners:  

Elements Awards

  • Media Relations (budget greater than $20K)
    Reducing Food Waste
    Crisp

Programs Awards

  • Community Relations
    North Carolina Community Board Launch
    TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
  • Events (budget greater than $5K)
    Virtual Automation Fair Keeps Everything Attendees Love About the In-Person Event
    Rockwell Automation
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    Disrupting the Mainstream Narrative on Racial and Health Equity
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Integrated Programs – Government & Nonprofit
    Minneapolis Reputation Campaign – Bringing Balance to the Narrative
    Meet Minneapolis

The Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards ceremony celebrates the best and brightest PR and communications efforts executed within the chapter’s territory, which includes Minnesota, the Dakotas and western Wisconsin.  

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