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AWARDS PRESENTED
Recognition, prestige—and yes, a little bling. The Golden Image Awards honor
exceptional work through several distinguished awards presented across the competition.
Judges’ Creativity Award – Presented by judges to entries that demonstrate
impressive creativity. More than one may be presented in each category.
Judges’ Award – Presented by judges to entries that achieve impressive return on
investment. More than one may be presented in each category.
Award of Distinction – Presented to entries that meet a set standard of excellence
determined by the panel of judges. More than one may be presented in each category.
Golden Image Award – May be presented to the top-scoring entry in each
category if the entry meets a set criteria of excellence determined by the panel of
judges. Only one Golden Image Award is presented in each category.
Grand Golden Image Award – May be presented to the best Golden Image
Award-winning entry in Divisions B and C. Only one Grand Golden Image Award is
presented in each division.
Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award – The Dick Pope All Florida
Golden Image Award is the highest honor presented by the Association for
excellence in public relations programs within Division A.
The award is named in honor of Richard D. “Dick” Pope, Sr., a pioneer in Florida’s
public relations history. Pope became widely known as “Mr. Florida,” a nickname
earned through his creative publicity efforts that helped bring national attention to the
state and its tourism industry. He was the founder of Cypress Gardens, the beloved
Florida attraction established in 1936 that is now home to LEGOLAND Florida.
Pope shared a close friendship with John Dillin, founder of the Florida Public Relations
Association and both men played important roles in shaping the early public relations
profession in Florida. Following Pope’s passing in 1987, FPRA honored his legacy by
adding his name to the Association’s most prestigious award.
2026 ENTRY FEES
Early Bird Member Rate: $149 through May 6, 2026*
(Additional entries by the same FPRA professional member receive a $15 discount
after the initial entry.)
Early Bird Non-member Rate: $268 through May 6, 2026*
Student Member Rate: $38 |
Student Non-member Rate: $64
*These rates apply to all entries submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 6, 2026.
Rates increase to $168 for FPRA members (with a $15 discount for subsequent
entries) and $336 for non-members until the final deadline of 11:59 p.m. EDT on
May 13, 2026. There is no change to Student rates.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
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