About this Event
The Board of Directors for the PRSA San Diego Imperial Counties Chapter invites you to join us as we celebrate winners for the 2025 Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards. Tickets for our New Year’s celebration - Shine Together - are now available! We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate our fellow communicators and public relations professionals who have shone brightly over the last year.
This event is open to all professionals within our industry, regardless of award submission, as we kick off a fresh start to 2026 and honor our beloved PRSA San Diego Imperial Counties Chapter.
The celebration will take place at Encore Events Center, located in the historic XETV 6 studios in Kearny Mesa. We will begin with a cocktail hour, tray-passed appetizers and complimentary headshots taken by our event photographer from 5 to 6 p.m. The awards ceremony itself will begin promptly at 6 p.m.
Tickets are on Sale Now! – Reserve your Spot Here
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Encore Events Center, The Loft
8253 Ronson Road
San Diego, CA 92111
Attire: Business Casual
Parking and ADA Access: Encore Events Center offers 70 dedicated parking spots, which are free for all guests. There is free street parking as well. Elevators are available to reach the event space itself.
Ticket Prices:
- $30 members
- $45 non-members
- $150 table of eight
- Students can join for free
Purchase Tickets Here
PROGRAM
5 to 6 p.m.: Cocktail hour, tray-passed appetizers, networking, complimentary headshots
6 to 7:30 p.m.: Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards Ceremony
7:30 to 8 p.m.: Networking/Event Concludes
ACCESIBILITY
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you need further assistance or special accommodations to participate in this event, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRSA San Diego/Imperial Counties relies on the generosity and commitment of our sponsors to successfully deliver professional development and networking opportunities that provide value to our members. Your sponsorship brings us closer to achieving our long- and short-term goals.
NEW! 2026 Friends of PRSA SDIC Event Sponsorship Package | $250
This year, we have introduced a new sponsorship package designed to make awards sponsorship, attendance and engagement more accessible. Benefits include:
- 10 free tickets to the event ($300 value)
- Opportunity to present an award and provide comments about what PRSA SD/IC means to your organization/what you want to help create going forward advance the profession
- Official acknowledgement of your sponsorship at event; Your logo on a sponsor slide shown at the event
- Your logo and URL on Bernays Awards event webpage (one-year listing)
- Logo on our sponsor webpage and site-wide scrolling footer (one-year listing; link to sponsor webpage included in our weekly newsletter)
- Recognition as a sponsor on our social media accounts:
- Facebook – 1 post
- Twitter – 3 tweets
- Instagram & LinkedIn – 2 posts
- Opportunity to provide a materials/information to event guests during the event (via QR code(s) in program, printed materials/handouts)
Program Sponsorship Package | $300
- 10 free tickets to the event ($300 value)
- Full page ad in program (designed by sponsor)
- Opportunity to present an award and provide comments about what PRSA SD/IC means to your organization/what you want to help create going forward advance the profession
- Official acknowledgement of your sponsorship at event; Your logo on a sponsor slide shown at the event
- Your logo and URL on Bernays Awards event webpage (one-year listing)
- Logo on our sponsor webpage and site-wide scrolling footer (one-year listing; link to sponsor webpage included in our weekly newsletter)
- Recognition as a sponsor on our social media accounts:
- Facebook – 2 post
- Twitter – 4 tweets
- Instagram & LinkedIn – 3 posts
- Opportunity to provide a materials/information to event guests during the event (via QR code(s) in program, printed materials/handouts
Packages can be customized to best meet the needs of sponsors. For more information, contact Blake Nelson, APR at blakenelsonapr@gmail.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Encore Event Center, 8253 Ronson Road, San Diego, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 161.90
