The PR Club hosted the 58th Annual Bell Ringer Awards on June 5, 2026, at the Museum of Science in Boston, bringing together over 150 public relations and communications professionals to celebrate excellence in the field. The event, returning to the iconic venue for the second consecutive year, was hosted by Edgar B. Herwick III, the Emmy Award-winning GBH host and reporter known for the "Curiosity Desk" series and co-host of "The Culture Show."
The evening's top honor, the Super Bell Award, was awarded to 360PR+ for their campaign "Moregetherness" for Bob's Red Mill. The campaign first earned Gold Bells in two categories before advancing to win the top award. The John J. Molloy Crystal Bell Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Kathy Wilson of Tier One Partners, recognizing her distinguished career and extensive contributions to the New England communications community. The Ringer Award, honoring a mid-career professional, went to Sam Powers of Walker Sands, while the Striker Award for early-career achievement was presented to Aidan Poole, also of Walker Sands. The Carillonneur Award for Best Team Culture was awarded to Randstad Digital | powered by Torc.
The PR Club, founded in 1948, aims to promote involvement in the communications industry, including public relations, promotions, and marketing. More information about the club and its events can be found at prclub.org, and updates are available on LinkedIn and Instagram. The Bell Ringer Awards, now in their 58th year, recognize public relations and communications work that demonstrates creative planning and superior execution in achieving predetermined objectives. Open to all New England practitioners, the awards celebrate the extraordinary work of the region's communications professionals.
For further details, the full announcement including downloadable images and bios is available here.
