Honors Include Chapter Service Award for Linhart PR Account Supervisor

DENVER, Sept. 1, 2022 – Linhart Public Relations, a national communications strategy and engagement firm based in Colorado, won five awards presented by the Colorado Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The firm was recognized for its outstanding work supporting clients in the energy, premium food and beverage and restaurant industries. Account Supervisor Shannon Hughes was honored with the Chapter Service Award.

The PRSA Colorado Gold Pick Awards were presented at Denver Water’s headquarters campus. Since 1966, the Gold Picks have honored the region’s best work in public relations and are the state’s most prestigious awards program for Colorado public relations professionals.  

PRSA Colorado also presents individual awards during the annual ceremony, including the chapter’s Rendall Ayers Chapter Service Award, which recognizes an outstanding member for a high level of commitment to the Chapter through volunteer, board or committee work.

The 2022 award recognized Linhart PR Account Supervisor Shannon Hughes. Hughes joined Linhart PR in 2016 and supports clients in the energy, utilities and professional services industries. Hughes currently serves as 2022 PRSA Colorado Communications Committee Chair, where she leads promotion of all aspects of chapter membership, including events and programming, on the chapter’s website, social media channels and e-newsletters. She’s been a member of PRSA Colorado since 2016 and has previously served on the chapter’s Board Nominating Committee and Gold Pick Awards Committee. She’s a University of Denver graduate.

Linhart PR was honored for its work and results with Black Hills Energy, Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner, Chocolove and Chipotle Mexican Grill, receiving the following awards:

  • Gold Pick: Beef. It's What's For Dinner. Celebrates Exceptional Cattle Ranchers Making a Positive Impact (Earned Media Relations, Consumer Products)  
  • Gold Pick: Black Hills Energy Helps Utility Customers Save Money by Using Less Energy (Featured Stories)
  • Gold Pick: Building Chipotle Brand Love in America's #1 Market Through Culturally Relevant, Local Media Relations (Earned Media Relations)
  • Gold Pick: Building Product Awareness and Brand Love Around a Holiday Saturated with Competitors for Chocolove (Earned Media Relations, Packaged Goods)

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About Linhart Public Relations

Linhart Public Relations, a national communications strategy and engagement firm based in Colorado, partners with forward-thinking organizations to achieve their business objectives through the power of strategic communications. Key industry areas include premium food and beverage, multi-unit restaurants, energy and utilities, health and wellness, and financial and professional services. Founded in 1996, Linhart PR has been recognized as an award-winning firm for its client work and business results, including being named PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year and being featured regularly on Best Places to Work in Public Relations lists. For more information, visit www.linhartpr.com or read the firm’s blog at https://www.linhartpr.com/blog.

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