Laura Vann Stephens

Communication strategist | Perpetual optimist | Sunny day enthusiast

Awards

I am committed to producing award-winning results that meet business goals. My work has earned more than 40 industry awards.

DCI Donor Services, Jelly Roll’s #BeTheGift Concert at The Bluebird Cafe

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best event - seven or fewer days, September 2020

DCI Donor Services, #BeTheGift and Break Through

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best public service program, September 2020

  • 2020 PRWeek US Award finalist for the “Best in Healthcare,” March 2020

  • PR News Platinum Award for the best “Social Good” campaign, September 2019

  • PR News Honorable Mention for an exceptional “Healthcare Communications” campaign, September 2019

  • PR News Honorable Mention for an exceptional “Integrated Communications” campaign, September 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best integrated communications program, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best nonprofit communications program, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best digital media program, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best media kits, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best pitch material, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best writing: press releases, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Award of Merit for the best public relations campaign, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Award of Merit for the best research, April 2019

DCI Donor Services, #BeTheGift and Break Through with the Kutcher Twins

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best potpourri: tactics and approaches, April 2019

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Award of Merit for the best media placement, April 2019

SVP Worldwide, The Newest icon in Sewing

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best integrated communications program, April 2018

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best marketing consumer products and services program, April 2018

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Award of Merit for an exceptional audiovisual/video program, April 2018

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Award of Merit for exceptional brochures & booklets, April 2018

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Award of Merit for exceptional new media/external websites, April 2018

SVP Worldwide, creative icon Website

  • The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) W³ Silver Award for an exceptional website, November 2017

SVP Worldwide, Moving the Needle Among New Audiences

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best Integrated Communications program, April 2015

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best Media Relations program, April 2015

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best Marketing Consumer Products and Services program, April 2015

SVP Worldwide, T-Shirt Sells The Sewing Party

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best pitch material, April 2015

National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Launching the City Energy Project

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award for the best press conference (Media Relations Project), April 2015

SVP Worldwide, The Sewing Party Video Promo

  • American Advertising Federation (AAF) Nashville Gold ADDY Award, February 2015

Meharry Medical College 12 South Community Clinic: Serving the Underserved

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Award of Merit for a prominent Media Placement, April 2014

#lynndebate Social Media Campaign

  • Ragan's 2013 PR Daily Awards Honorable Mention for Best Social Media Campaign, June 2013

  • AVA Digital Platinum Award from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) for the best digital marketing / social campaign, Feb. 2013

  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III Grand Award for the best electronic / digital social media strategy and execution, Feb. 2013

  • Gold Coast Public Relations Council (GCPRC) Bernays Award for the best online campaign, Jan. 2013

Lynn University 2012 Presidential Debate PR Campaign

  • Gold Coast Public Relations Council (GCPRC) Bernays Award for the best PR campaign by a large company or firm, Jan. 2013

Lynn University ranked Top 100 Social Media College

  • Lynn ranked #42 in the nation and #4 in Florida out of 6,000 universities StudentAdvisor’s Top 100 Social Media Colleges list, Fall 2013

  • Lynn ranked #43 in the nation and #4 in Florida out of 6,000 universities on StudentAdvisor’s Top 100 Social Media Colleges list, Spring 2012

  • Lynn ranked #52 in the nation and #5 in Florida out of 6,000 universities on StudentAdvisor’s Top 100 Social Media Colleges list, Spring 2011

Inaugural CASE SimpsonScarborough Scholar, 2010-2012

Lynn University Internal Communications: myLynn, Lynn Minute & Knight Writer blog

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Palm Beach Palm Award of Excellence for the best internal communications strategy, March 2010

Lynn University Social Media Venture: Blogs, Facebook & YouTube

  • Gold Coast Public Relations Council (GCPRC) Bernays Award for the best project by or on behalf of a nonprofit organization, Jan. 2010

  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Palm Beach Palm Award of Quality for the best community relations campaign, March 2009

  • Society for New Communication Research Award of Excellence for the best new media creation / social media production (Academic Division), Oct. 2008

Lynn University Broadcast E-mail Project

  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III Special Merit Award for the best electronic media, 2006