Awards & Recognition
At The Saunders PR Group, excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and our accolades reflect this unwavering commitment. Our founder and CEO, Gayle E. Saunders, APR, is a distinguished leader in public relations, earning numerous industry honors for her strategic expertise and impact. From prestigious PRSA awards for innovative campaigns to recognition by community and business organizations for leadership and service, Gayle’s achievements underscore her dedication to empowering brands and shaping narratives. The Saunders PR Group itself has been celebrated for delivering outstanding results and fostering meaningful connections, standing as a testament to our core values of integrity, creativity, and excellence.
Congratulations to our incredible Founder and CEO, E. Gayle Saunders, APR! Gayle Saunders was honored by Mahogany Columbus at its Small Business Awards Ceremony on December 19, 2024. Kudos to all recipients for their outstanding achievements! 🏆 #tsprg #columbusohio
2022 WCEO Legacy Builder Award Winner
2022 Telly Awards - Bronze Winner
Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television. TSPRG won bronze in Non Broadcast Public Relations and Nonprofit Broadcast.
2021 YWCA Women of Achievement Honoree
The YWCA honors a select group of Columbus women who made extraordinary contributions to their families, workplaces and communities.
2023 MAHOGANY COLUMBUS
Small Business Award Receipient
2022 PRISM AWARDS (2) - Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America
2021 C-Suite HONOREE
2021 CSR & DIVERSITY AWARD
PR NEWS honors communicators who use their platforms for the betterment of their communities and the global community at large.
2021 YWCA WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
The YWCA honors a select group of Columbus women who made extraordinary contributions to their families, workplaces and communities. Our CEO is an award honoree.
2019 COMMUNICATOR AWARDS DISTINCTION
Campaign-Non-Profit for Integrated
Campaign: Real People...Real Stories.
2019 COMMUNICATOR AWARDS DISTINCTION
Film / Video-Charitable / Non-profit for Film / Video / Television Real People...Real Stories.
2019 GREATER COLUMBUS BASKETBALL
LEGENDS HALL OF FAME
Our CEO is an inductee into the Hall of Fame for service to the organization and support of youth athletics and community.
2018 CENTRAL OHIO PRSA PUBLIC RELATIONS
PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR
Highest individual award for outstanding Public Relations practices and leadership
OTHER NOTABLE AWARDS
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Blue Chip Award for Communications Excellence
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Public Relations Society of America
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National School Public Relations Association
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Cleveland Press Club
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Columbus City Schools Good Apple Award
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Who’s Who in Columbus – Interesting Personality and Most Influential
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Business First – 40 under 40