Who we are

Newsroom

Current News Releases

PCI earns eight PR awards for outstanding client programs

May 26, 2009

PCI and two of its clients, the Museum of Science and Industry and John G. Shedd Aquarium, earned eight prestigious awards this month from the Publicity Club of Chicago and Public Relations Society of America – Chicago Chapter.

These awards recognize outstanding public and media relations programs in the areas of issues management, special events and marketing. Programs are judged on research, planning, execution and results. 

PCI winning campaigns are:

• PCC Golden Trumpet – Issues Management
  “Shedd Aquarium: Plan for the Worst, Execute the Best”

• PCC Silver Trumpet – Special Events & Observances
  “Celebrating 75 with Science” (Museum of Science and Industry’s 75th Anniversary year)

• PCC Silver Trumpet – Marketing
  “Living Green at Smart Home” (Museum of Science and Industry)

• PCC Silver Trumpet – Special Events (More than 7 days)
  “Shedd Aquarium: Operation Celebration”

• PRSA Chicago Skyline Award – Events & Observances More than Seven Days (Association/Nonprofit Organization)
  “Home, Green Home: Museum of Science and Industry Opens Smart Home: Green + Wired”

• PRSA Chicago Skyline Award – Institutional Program (Nonprofit Organization)
  “Imagine, Invent, Inspire: Museum of Science and Industry Celebrates 75 Years”

• PRSA Chicago Skyline Award – Media Relations
  “Shedd Aquarium: Operation Celebration”

• PRSA Chicago Merit Award – Issues Management
  “Plan for the Worst, Execute the Best” (Shedd Aquarium)

PCI is celebrating its 47th anniversary this year. A national firm with 50 professionals, PCI has as many clients out-of-state as in, and has a concentration of business in health care, conservation / environment, education, culture / entertainment / sports and “everything Chicago.” It is a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Counsel. PCI’s offices are at 1 E. Wacker Dr. in downtown Chicago. For more information, visit www.pcipr.com.

# # #