Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Securian Financial Club at CHS Field
360 N Broadway St
St. Paul, MN 55101
The Night. The Work. The People.
Clear your calendar—this is the night our communications community steps up to the plate to celebrate our home runs.
Join us for the 48th Annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards as we celebrate the bold ideas, breakthrough strategies and brilliant execution that defined strategic communications this year. It’s an evening dedicated to honoring excellence and the incredible professionals who make it possible.
Dress Code: Business attire (with awards-night flair encouraged)
About the Classics Awards:
Since 1978, the Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards have recognized excellence in public relations, honoring organizations and practitioners who have met communications challenges with exceptional skill, creativity and resourcefulness.
Awards are presented in two categories:
- Elements Awards – Celebrating standout tactics and individual components
- Programs Awards – Recognizing exceptional, fully integrated campaigns
Special Recognitions
In addition to honoring award-winning work, the Classics Awards proudly celebrate leadership and emerging talent across our profession.
During the evening, we will:
- Announce the Student Classics Awards winners, recognizing outstanding work from the next generation of communicators
- Celebrate this year’s Rising Star Award recipient, honoring an emerging professional making a strong early impact
- Present the Donald G. Padilla Community Excellence Award, recognizing an individual whose commitment to service and community impact exemplifies the very best of public relations
Schedule:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Registration & Cocktail Hour
6:45 p.m.: Guests Seated & Opening Welcome
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.: Dinner & Awards Ceremony
8:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Dessert, Celebration & Social Time
Food & Beverage
Dinner will be served following the cocktail hour.
Menu details will be shared closer to the event.
A buffet-style service is anticipated.
Registration
Sign in to receive member pricing.
PRSA Members: $90
Non-Members: $125
Students (register with a .edu email): Free
Group – 5 tickets: $450
Group – 10 tickets: $900