PRSA Memphis Announces 2026 VOX And PR Star Award Finalists

Posted on Oct. 7, 2026  /  News  /  Subscribe 0

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Memphis Chapter is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 VOX Awards, the Mid-South's premier recognition of excellence in public relations and communications. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tenn.

This year's event, "The Mane Event," will honor the vibrant culture and dynamic community that make Memphis unique while celebrating outstanding work in our industry.

The VOX Awards honor outstanding campaigns, tactics, and professionals across corporations, nonprofits, agencies, institutes of higher learning, government offices, and independent consultancies. This year's finalists represent the creativity, strategy, and impact driving communications and public relations across the region.

Event highlights include:

• Recognition of VOX Awards finalists and winners across multiple categories

• Recognition of Mid-South APRs and 2026 PRSA Memphis scholarship recipient

• A full meal and drink tickets included with every ticket purchase

Tickets are on sale now, and the event is expected to sell out. Individual tickets and table packages are available at prsamemphis.org/VOX.

"This year's finalist pool showcases the exceptional talent and strategic thinking that defines Memphis communications," said Jasmine Phillips Jones, president of PRSA Memphis. "From established leaders to rising stars, these finalists represent the best of what our community has to offer. The Mane Event will be a celebration worthy of their achievements."

Costs are $100 for members, $125 for non-members, and tables are available. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Special thanks to our sponsors University of Memphis Journalism and Strategic Communications, Hog Wild BBQ, and Phillips Media Agency.

VOX Finalists

PR Star Finalists

• Sasha Steinberg - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

• Kathleen Hazard - FedEx Freight

• Ramon Johnson - The Carter Malone Group

• Joel Frey - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - ALSAC

• Nicole Ellis - Pickler Wealth Advisors

• Shelby Hamilton, KQ Communications

Rising PR Star Finalists

• Kailyn Allen - KQ Communications

• Cecilia Fay - Cecilia Fay Creative

• Anika Safrin - FedEx Freight

Organizational Finalists

• Pickler Wealth Advisors

• University of Memphis

• The Carter Malone Group

Strategic Campaign Finalists

• FedEx Freight

• Orion Financial

• Ewing Marketing Partners

• The Carter Malone Group

• LEO Events

• Carpenter Civic Strategies

• University of Memphis

• Hemline Theory

• KQ Communications

• Pickler Wealth Advisors

• Red Window Communications

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

• Wilson Public Relations

• Youth Villages

Tactic Finalists

• The Carter Malone Group

• University of Memphis

• University of Tennessee Health Sciences

• LEO Events

• St. Mary’s Episcopal School

• Orion Financial

• Hemline Theory

• KQ Communications

• Pickler Wealth Advisors

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

• Wilson Public Relations

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