The 2026 Copper Anvil Awards
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026
Champagne Haus
2026 Copper Anvil Awards
Recognizing the best in Valley public relations.
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Join us as we recognize the best of the best in public relations
A Copper Anvil Award is considered one of the highest honors in the industry. The annual celebration honors the best of Arizona’s public relations work, recognizing outstanding campaigns, tactics and professionals whose creativity and strategy continue to elevate the industry.
All Arizona public relations and related industry professionals are welcome to participate. To qualify, campaigns must have taken place on/after Jan. 1, 2025 and been completed by May 31, 2026.
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PRSA Phoenix Celebrates Excellence in Arizona Public Relations
Nearly 200 of the Valley’s top communications and public relations professionals gathered at the Peoria Sports Complex on October 23, 2025, for the 2025 Copper Anvil Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Phoenix chapter.
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Eligibility Requirements Award Categories Download Nomination Template purchase Nominations SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
2026 Timeline
June 15 - Aug. 9: Nominations open
June 15-July 15: Early bird pricing for nominations available
July 16 - Aug. 9: Regular rate for nominations available
Aug. 9: Final deadline for submissions.
Oct. 1 - Oct. 21: Early bird event tickets on sale
Oct. 22 - Nov. 12: Regular rate event tickets on sale
Nov. 12: Copper Anvil Awards
MEMBERS
NONMEMBERS
Early Bird Pricing: $130 for one entry OR $520 for five entries (one free entry)
Final Pricing: $155 for one entry OR $620 for five entries (one free entry)
Steps To Purchase Your Copper Anvil Submissions
1. If you are a PRSA Phoenix member, log in here and then visit the catalog page to select and purchase your purchase options. You can choose from either a single nomination or a bundle of five nominations. Add your nomination package to your cart to purchase. You can purchase your nominations now (at early bird pricing) and submit your application(s) by the final deadline (Aug. 9)!
2. If you are not a member, click here to select and purchase your nomination package. You can choose from either a single nomination or a bundle of five nominations. Add your nomination package to your cart to purchase. You can purchase your nominations now (at early bird pricing) and submit your application(s) by the final deadline (Aug. 9)!
3. Submit your entries here by Aug. 9.
4. Purchase your Copper Anvil event ticket between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12. Finalists will be notified on/around Oct. 1.
For questions or assistance, or if you’d like to join the planning committee, please reach out to Savannah Driskill at [email protected].
NEW THIS YEAR!
Stay tuned as we unveil our new Copper Anvil and Award of Merit trophies later this year, reimagined to celebrate our winners with style and tradition.
This year’s event will take place at Champagne Haus, a stunning new venue in the Downtown Phoenix Warehouse District. Located within the historic Lawrence Building, this woman-owned, 8,500-square-foot space blends modern elegance with historic charm and offers ample free parking for guests.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best in Valley public relations!
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Copper anvils History
COPPER ANVIL
The Copper Anvil Award was established to encourage and recognize excellence in public relations in our community. Today, a Copper Anvil Award is recognized as one of the highest honors in the industry. Over the years, hundreds of winning programs have solved problems, changed opinions and created business opportunities.
PHOENIX AWARD
This award recognizes a CEO, business leader or community leader outside of the public relations, marketing and advertising industries for supporting and elevating the best practices of public relations.
THE PERCY AWARD
The Percy Award is earned by a professional who has demonstrated excellence in the practice of public relations, is an active supporter of PRSA Phoenix and has made positive contributions to the Phoenix community. The award is only given when a panel of past recipients agrees on a deserving practitioner.
