Montclair PR Firm Named ‘Boutique Agency Of The Year’

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A Montclair-based publicity firm captured several industry awards this fall, including a nod as “Boutique Agency of the Year.”

Violet PR recently announced that the agency was named “Boutique Agency of the Year'' at the national 2022 PRNEWS Platinum Awards, and won seven awards at the 2022 Public Relations Society of America New Jersey (PRSA-NJ) Pyramid Awards.

Violet PR also took home seven awards at the PRSA-NJ’s 33rd Annual Pyramid Awards, including the top honor of “Best in Show” for a public relations campaign for Newark Symphony Hall. The campaign helped the organization raise funds for a $50 million capital improvement program, attract and develop new programming and stay afloat during COVID-19.

Christina Forrest, account director at Violet PR, was honored with a PRSA-NJ “Rising Star” award for exhibiting the highest levels of ethics, securing measurable and award-winning results, and her commitment to lifelong learning and continuing education.

Violet PR was also awarded Pyramid Awards in the following categories: Community Relations (Newark Symphony Hall), Events (Lincoln Equities Group), Diversity and Inclusion (Newark Symphony Hall), Media Relations (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Public Affairs (Pittsburgh International Airport).

This month’s recognition comes on the heels of Violet PR being awarded “Best Boutique Agency” by Bulldog Reporter, making the PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100 list and winning PRSA Bronze Anvil awards for media relations campaigns on behalf of Newark Symphony Hall and Choose Topeka.

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