- Coyne PR and its client partners earned four wins and three honorable mentions at the 2026 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards.
- Pacira, Owens Corning, Edible and TheraBreath took home awards for work spanning video, corporate social responsibility and consumer marketing.
- Humana, CeraVe and Pennzoil received honorable mentions, bringing Coyne PR’s total recognition to seven client campaigns.
Parsippany, N.J., September 18, 2026 – Coyne PR is proud to announce that the agency and its client partners earned four wins and three honorable mentions at the 2026 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards, recognizing creative, strategic and results-driven work across consumer, healthcare, corporate social responsibility and integrated communications.
Hosted annually by the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NY), the Big Apple Awards celebrate outstanding public relations campaigns and communications excellence from agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations and government entities throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Coyne PR earned four awards for campaigns on behalf of Pacira, Owens Corning, Edible and TheraBreath, while work for Humana, CeraVe and Pennzoil received honorable mentions. Together, the seven recognitions showcase the range of creative ideas and integrated communications strategies developed through close collaboration between Coyne PR and its client partners.
“Earning recognition across all seven of our finalist campaigns is an incredible honor and a testament to the partnership, creativity and strategic thinking behind this work,” said John Gogarty, President of Coyne PR. “From healthcare and consumer brands to corporate social responsibility, these awards belong equally to our talented teams and the clients who trust us to push ideas forward and create work that makes an impact.”
Coyne PR and its client partners earned wins in the following 2026 PRSA-NY Big Apple Award categories:
- Best Use of Video in a Campaign – Broadcast: Pacira – A Patient’s Journey with Pain Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Owens Corning – Roof Deployment Project
- Marketing Consumer Products & Services: Edible – Sound the Alarm: How Edible Turned a TV Moment Into Cultural Buzz
- Marketing Consumer Products & Services – Packaged Goods: TheraBreath – “Breathapy”: TheraBreath & Jake Shane Turn an Awkward Conversation into Fresh Confidence
Coyne PR and its client partners also received honorable mentions in the following categories:
- Best Use of Spokesperson/Influencer – Business: Humana – Humana Game Changers: The Next Chapter
- Best Use of Spokesperson/Influencer – Consumer: CeraVe – CeraVe Taps Jake Shane to Skin-terrogate Derms at AAD
- Integrated Communications – Consumer Products & Services: Pennzoil – Drivers with Drive: How Pennzoil Turned a Shared Performance Mindset into Cultural Relevance and Retail Results
The honors were presented at the 2026 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards Gala on September 17 at Sony Hall in New York City. For more information about PRSA-NY and the Big Apple Awards, please visit the PRSA-NY website.
ABOUT THE BIG APPLE AWARDS:
Established by the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the Big Apple Awards recognize excellence in public relations and communications across the New York metropolitan area. For nearly four decades, the awards have honored the industry’s most innovative campaigns and the professionals behind them, celebrating outstanding work across more than 100 categories. For more information about PRSA-NY and the Big Apple Awards, visit www.prsany.org.
ABOUT COYNE PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Coyne Public Relations (Coyne PR) is a leading independent public relations agency in the United States, with offices in New York and New Jersey. Founded in 1991, the firm delivers impactful strategies and creative solutions for some of the world’s most prestigious brands. As a full-service agency, Coyne PR offers integrated capabilities spanning public relations (PR), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), influencer and social media, and digital, marketing and content. Its team of more than 160 professionals collaborates across a global network spanning 115 cities, 49 countries and six continents through a partnership with The Worldcom Public Relations Group. Recognized with more than 1,000 industry awards, Coyne PR helps brands stay visible, credible and discoverable across a rapidly evolving media and AI-driven landscape. To learn how Coyne PR can elevate your brand’s message and connect with global audiences, visit www.coynepr.com.
Updated as of September 2026
