EPR Awards & Accolades

At Estes Public Relations, we are proud to be an award-winning PR agency recognized locally, nationally, and globally. Over the past 21 years, our campaigns for spirits, hospitality, restaurant, lifestyle, travel, and nonprofit clients have earned dozens of public relations awards for excellence in media relations, social media, event promotion, and brand storytelling.

Recent National and Global Recognition

  • 2025 Icons of Whiskey Global PR Team of the Year
  • 2025 Icons of Whiskey America PR Agency of the Year
  • 2025 Icons of Whiskey America PR Team of the Yea
Jamie Estes and Tracy Green holding the 2025 Icons of Whisky Global Award in London, England
(Photo: Jamie Estes and Tracy Green accepting the 2025 Icons of Whiskey Global Award in London, England)

Our work with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival earned a gold medal for overall media relations in the 2024 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition. In partnership with the KYBF team, this entry highlighted the 2023 media relations campaign that included press releases, media outreach, influencer partnerships, advertising, and a dynamic social media strategy.

PRSA Bluegrass Landmarks of Excellence Awards

The Landmarks of Excellence Awards, organized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Bluegrass Chapter, recognize the best professional communications campaigns across greater Louisville. Estes PR participates annually and has earned multiple awards for excellence in media relations, strategic communications, social media, and event campaigns.

  • 2024: Awards of Excellence (Brown Hotel 100th Anniversary Campaign, Kentucky Bourbon Festival Influencer Marketing), Awards of Merit (Whiskey House of Kentucky opening, SupperClub Southend campaigns, Edible FYI newsletter).
  • 2023: Award of Excellence (Fundraising for Team Ohana 2023), Award of Merit (Patrick Properties Social Media), Honorable Mentions (House of Marigold opening, The B-Line National Awareness, Patterson & Company CPAs content).
  • 2022: Award of Merit (Kentucky Bourbon Festival), Honorable Mention (Kentucky Owl “Wiseman” Bourbon Launch).
  • 2021: Awards of Merit (Pratt Standard Cocktail Co., New Riff Distilling).
  • 2020: Awards of Merit (Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar opening, James Beard Foundation Taste America Louisville), Honorable Mention (Bourbon Women Association).
  • 2019: Awards of Merit (James Beard Foundation Taste America Louisville, Bottle & Bond Kitchen and Bar opening); Named one of Louisville’s Best Places to Work.
  • 2018: Award of Merit (KMAC Couture), Award of Merit (strategic writing for The Voice-Tribune).

Individual Honors:

Our leadership and team members have also been recognized for their contributions to the PR industry:

  • 2024 Pinnacle PR Award — Tracy Green (inaugural recipient, PRSA Bluegrass Chapter).
  • 2020 Hall of Fame Induction — Jamie Estes, PRSA Bluegrass Chapter.
  • Rising Star Awards (PR professionals under 32): Tracy Green (2015), Hayley Amoss (2018).

Why Awards Matter to Our Clients

These accolades are more than industry recognition — they reflect the impactful results we deliver for our clients. From global liquor brands and hospitality groups to nonprofits and associations, Estes PR builds strategic communications campaigns that earn both professional awards and real-world business growth.

Work With an Award-Winning PR Agency

Looking for a proven PR partner in spirits, hospitality, restaurants, or nonprofits? Estes PR brings award-winning creativity and strategy to every client project.

👉 Contact us today to learn how we can elevate your brand.