We are proud to recognize and cheer on our incredible Southwest Florida Chapter members who are finalists in FPRA’s prestigious 2025 Golden Image Awards!

These outstanding professionals have been selected among the best in Florida for their creativity, strategy and impact in public relations and communications. Whether through award-winning campaigns, compelling storytelling or innovative tactics, their work exemplifies the excellence our chapter brings to the statewide stage.

Watch the full finalist announcement: The 2025 Golden Image and Pinnacle Awards Selection Show

All finalists featured in this year’s program have earned one or more awards — including the Golden Image Award, Award of Distinction, Judges’ Award, Creativity Award, and the highly respected Pinnacle Awards, which honor standout individuals and teams making a lasting impact on the profession.

Winners in each category will be revealed during the Golden Image Awards Gala on August 5, the final night of the PR & Comms Summit.

Southwest Florida FINALISTS include:

Division A:

Public Service: 

  • Priority Marketing – No Soldier Left Behind: Warrior Homes of Collier Battles to End Veteran Homelessness

Promotional Marketing: 

  • Pushing the Envelope – Mondays are for Friends and Fine Dining

Integrated Marketing:

  • Priority Marketing –  Gnome Matter What! Lee County Fertilize Smart Awareness Campaign

Special Event:

  • Southwest Florida Chapter FPRA, FGCU Student Chapter, FGCU Department of Communications and Philosophy – Soaring Connections

Other:

  • Pushing the Envelope – Welcome Home, Welcome Back
  • Southwest Florida Chapter FPRA Credentialing Team – Enhancing the Accreditation and Credentialing Process
  • Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office – Vote-by-Mail Voter Education and Promotional Campaign

Division B:

Brochure:

  • Gravina, Smith, Matte, and Arnold Marketing and Public Relations – Wellen Park Model Home Showcase Tour Book

News Release or Pitch:

  • Lee County Government – Meteorologist Pitch: Flood/Surge Awareness

Other:

  • Keagan Giblin & Vanessa Caporale – Collier County Solid Waste

Division C:

Online Audience Engagement:

  • Pushing the Envelope – Subscriber Splash
  • Priority Marketing – Bigham Bling! Influencer and Social Media Campaign

Website:

  • Lee County Tax Collector – LCTC Connect
  • LCEC – LCEC Website Refresh

Pinnacle Award:

Agency of the Year: 

  • Priority Marketing