PR Club Launches Innovative Carillonneur Award to Celebrate Workplace Excellence in Communications

The Public Relations Club of New England has unveiled a new professional award designed to celebrate exceptional workplace environments within the communications industry. The Carillonneur Professional Award represents a significant shift in recognizing organizational success beyond traditional metrics, focusing instead on employee engagement, leadership, and professional growth.

The award, named after the bell tower musician, symbolizes the importance of collaboration and unity within public relations and communications organizations. Kaitlynn Cooney, PR Club President, emphasized that the award honors organizations that prioritize their employees' professional development and create thriving workplace cultures.

Eligible participants include public relations agencies, in-house communication teams, and workplace environments across the New England region. The award is open to PR Club members at no cost, encouraging widespread participation from professionals committed to exemplary workplace practices.

Judging criteria for the Carillonneur Award will comprehensively evaluate submissions based on multiple workplace dimensions, including company culture, leadership initiatives, employee development programs, and strategies for enhancing workplace morale. This holistic approach provides a nuanced assessment of organizational excellence beyond traditional performance metrics.

As part of the 57th Annual Bell Ringer Awards, the new professional category represents a strategic evolution in recognizing communications industry achievements. By highlighting workplace culture, the PR Club signals a growing understanding that an organization's internal environment significantly influences its external success and reputation.

Communications professionals and industry leaders will have multiple opportunities to submit entries, with the regular deadline set for March 14, 2025, and a late submission window available until March 21, 2025. The awards ceremony, scheduled for June 3, 2025, at the Museum of Science in Boston, will celebrate winners across various categories.

The introduction of the Carillonneur Award reflects broader trends in the communications industry, where employee experience and organizational culture are increasingly recognized as critical competitive advantages. By creating this award, the PR Club provides a platform for organizations to showcase their commitment to creating supportive, innovative, and dynamic workplace environments.