PRSA Sierra Nevada Honors Excellence in Public Relations

PRSA Sierra Nevada won achievements in public relations and communications celebratory awards at the 2025 Silver Spike Awards.

The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recognized outstanding public relations achievements that passed during its 2025 Silver Spike Awards on October 23, 2025, in The Depot in Reno, Nevada.

The Silver Spike Awards recognize the best work done in communication, marketing and public relations across the region. An external PRSA chapter reviewed 64 submissions this year. 47 were recognized based on their strategic objectives, implementation and measurable achievements.

Six people were added to the list of those in top honors, including Kathie Taylor, APR, who was inducted into the Public Relations Hall of Fame, and Dr. Michael Todd Felts, APR, who was posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

RAD Strategies, Inc. received "Best of Show" for Imagine: A Musical Collaboration with Jeremy Renner. Other notable winners included In Plain Sight Marketing LLC, Travel Nevada, KPS3 and Renown Health for campaign execution excellence.

PRSA Sierra Nevada President Kathie Taylor praised the winners, explaining the awards are indicative of "the dedication and creativity of northern Nevada's public relations community."

The event was sponsored by Renown Health, Argentum Partners, East Public Relations and the University of Nevada, Reno.