BOSTON (June 5, 2026) – CTP earned six awards at the PR Club’s 58th Annual Bell Ringer Awards, New England’s premier night honoring excellence in public relations, marketing and communications. The event was held at Boston’s Museum of Science.
The agency took home one Gold Bell, two Silver Bells and three Bronze Bells for work in clean energy, sports, real estate and media.
“Every client presents a unique opportunity to think creatively and solve a different communications challenge,” said CTP partner Brian Heffron. “Our team loves diving into our clients’ businesses, uncovering what’s most meaningful and turning those insights into campaigns that capture attention and deliver results. It’s especially rewarding to see that work recognized across so many different categories and industries.”
“The Bell Ringers have always been about recognizing the very best of New England’s communications community, and this year’s winners raised the bar once again,” said Kaitlynn Cooney, PR Club president. “From rising stars to seasoned leaders, the work we celebrated reflects the creativity, rigor and impact that define our industry, and it was a privilege to honor those efforts alongside Edgar and the team at GBH.”
The award-winning work highlights CTP’s ability to help organizations break through with communications strategies that influence conversations, elevate brands and engage key audiences across multiple channels. The agency’s winning entries this year encompassed work in media relations, content marketing, integrated communications, podcasting, broadcast media and video production.
CTP’s 2026 Bell Ringer Award winners include:
Gold Bell
- Response to Breaking News/Newsjacking – Power Through Headwinds: Elevating EnergySage Amid Federal Solar Policy Upheaval (EnergySage)
Silver Bells
- Earned Podcast – Why Don’t Americans Vote for Climate (Environmental Voter Project)
- National/International Broadcast Placement – Best Snow Day Ever (NESN)
Bronze Bells
- Video or Video Series – Welcome to The Row (Assembly Row)
- Content Marketing – Motion to Disrupt: Building an Authoritative Brand in the New Era of College Sports Law (Christine Brown & Partners)
- Integrated Marketing Communications – Celebrating 75 Years of Trusted Journalism: The WBUR Festival (WBUR)
The Bell Ringer Awards recognize public relations and communications work that demonstrates excellence in creative planning and superior execution to achieve a high degree of success in reaching predetermined objectives. Open to all New England practitioners, the program, now in its 58th year, celebrates the extraordinary work of the region’s communications professionals.