Shift•ology Wins Best of Show at 2025 Gem City PR Awards
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (June 5, 2025) – Shift•ology Communication earned top recognition at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Dayton Chapter’s 2025 Gem City PR Awards, including the prestigious Best of Show honor for its campaign supporting Global Impact STEM Academy’s 6th grade expansion efforts.
The agency won three top awards and two awards of merit, celebrating high-impact work across education, agriculture, sustainability and community issues.
Awards won include:
- Best of Show – Global Impact STEM Academy 6th Grade Expansion Campaign, led by Emily Bennett
- Gem City Award – Global Impact STEM Academy 6th Grade Expansion Campaign
- Gem City Award – Springfield Immigrant Crisis Blog by Melanie Wilt, APR
- Award of Merit – Cooper Farms Sustainability Report, led by Cassie Jo Arend
- Award of Merit – Real Christmas Tree Board Virtual Farm Trips, led by Dan Toland
“These wins represent the meaningful work we’re proud to do – campaigns that connect people and make complex issues accessible to everyone,” said Wilt, founder and CEO of Shift•ology. “Whether expanding access to STEM education, amplifying community voices or helping brands tell their sustainability story, our work is grounded in science, strategy and results.”
The PRSA Dayton Gem City Awards recognize excellence in public relations and strategic communications across the region. Work is judged on planning, execution, creativity and measurable impact.
Shift•ology continues to help clients in agriculture, rural health and communities communicate with purpose and clarity. The agency also recently ranked 5th overall in Ohio on the 2025 O’Dwyer’s list of top PR firms, and 8th nationally in agricultural PR.
Learn more about Shift•ology’s work and award-winning campaigns at shift-ology.com.