Coyne PR Named Best Mid-Sized Agency at 2026 PRSA Anvil Awards

Independent Public Relations Agency Named the Nation’s Best Mid-Sized Agency; Coyne PR and Client Partner Edible Also Earn a Bronze Anvil Award

• Coyne PR was named the nation’s Best Mid-Sized Agency at the 2026 PRSA Anvil Awards, one of the public relations industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing excellence in communications and public relations.
• The agency earned the top honor for “Independence, Impact and the Future of PR,” highlighting its continued growth, integrated approach and leadership as an independent PR firm.
• The honor adds to a banner year for Coyne PR, which has also been recognized by PRovoke Media, PRWeek, PRNEWS and Ragan Communications for agency excellence, workplace culture and industry leadership.

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coyne Public Relations has been named Best Mid-Sized Agency (Revenue $20M–$75M) category at the 2026 PRSA Anvil Awards, one of the highest honors in the communications profession. The award recognizes the agency’s continued growth, independent spirit and commitment to delivering standout work for clients across industries.

The PRSA Anvil Awards, presented annually by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), are among the public relations industry’s highest honors, recognizing the most outstanding public relations programs, campaigns and organizations in the profession. The Best Mid-Sized Agency category honors public relations agencies with annual revenue between $20 million and $75 million.

“Being named Best Mid-Sized Agency is an incredible honor and a reflection of what independence makes possible,” said Tom Coyne, CEO of Coyne PR. “We answer only to our clients, and this recognition reflects the people, the culture and the standard of excellence that have defined Coyne from the very beginning.”

In addition to the top agency honor, Coyne PR and client partner Edible received a Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation in the Most Effective Campaign on a Shoestring Budget ($5,000 or less) category for “Sound the Alarm: How Edible Turned a TV Moment Into Cultural Buzz.” The recognition underscores Coyne PR’s ability to deliver culturally relevant, high-impact campaigns that drive meaningful results regardless of budget size.

The award comes during a year of strong momentum for the agency. Coyne recently launched a dedicated Analytics & Intelligence practice focused on data-driven communications, audience insights, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and AI-powered reputation management. The new capability reflects the agency's ongoing investment in keeping clients visible, credible and discoverable across the evolving media and AI-driven information landscape.

"This award recognizes far more than the past year of work; it reflects how we continue to evolve alongside our clients," said John Gogarty, president of Coyne PR. "We are investing in new capabilities and emerging technologies, from Generative Engine Optimization to AI-powered reputation management, while staying grounded in what matters most: delivering measurable business impact through creative, strategic communications."

The honor adds to a growing list of recent industry recognitions for Coyne PR, including being named one of the 100 Best Agencies in the U.S. and Best Midsize Agency to Work For by PRovoke Media, a Top Place to Work by Ragan Communications, PRNEWS Agency Elite 120, and Outstanding Agency Practice at the 2026 PRWeek Healthcare Awards for the fifth consecutive year and Outstanding Healthcare Agency at the 2026 PRWeek U.S. awards. In addition, the agency has received numerous campaign and agency accolades across consumer, healthcare, lifestyle, travel, technology and corporate communications disciplines.

ABOUT THE PRSA ANVIL AWARDS: 

The icon of the public relations profession, the Anvil Awards recognize the best public relations programs of the year and the highest standards of performance in the profession. Commonly referred to as “the Oscars of the public relations profession,” the Anvils culminate in a prestigious award show each spring in the heart of Manhattan. For more than 75 years, the Anvil has served as the industry's most distinguished honor recognizing the very best in PR.

About Coyne Public Relations:
Coyne Public Relations (Coyne PR) is a leading independent public relations agency in the United States, with offices in New York and New Jersey. Founded in 1991, the firm delivers impactful strategies and creative solutions for some of the world's most prestigious brands. As a full-service agency, Coyne PR offers integrated capabilities spanning public relations (PR), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), influencer and social media, and digital, marketing and content. Its team of more than 150 professionals collaborates across a global network spanning 115 cities, 49 countries and six continents through a partnership with The Worldcom Public Relations Group. Recognized with more than 1,000 industry awards, Coyne PR helps brands stay visible, credible and discoverable across a rapidly evolving media and AI-driven landscape. To learn how Coyne PR can elevate your brand's message and connect with global audiences, visit www.coynepr.com.