MOBILE, Ala. – The Mobile Chamber’s Communications and Advocacy team received multiple honors at the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) state conference, earning top recognition for its work across several key initiatives.

The team brought home three Medallion Awards, the organization’s highest honor, for the Chamber’s Membership Matters e-newsletter, the Chamber’s sponsorship website www.mobilechambersponsorships.com and the Mayoral Debate in partnership with FOX10 News.

The Chamber also earned Awards of Excellence for its 2025Annual Meeting and marketing efforts supporting the Chamber travel program, along with an Award of Merit for its 2024 Annual Report.

“These recognitions reflect the high caliber of work our team consistently delivers. Every member of the Communications and Advocacy team played a role in these achievements, and it truly was a collective effort,” said Nancy Hewston, vice president of communications and advocacy for the Mobile Chamber. “I’m incredibly proud to see this team’s hard work recognized in such a meaningful way.”

PRCA’s Medallion Awards program recognizes outstanding public relations work across the state. Entries are judged by industry professionals from across the country and evaluated on research, planning, implementation and results.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our Communications team,” said Bradley Byrne, president and CEO of the Mobile Chamber. “This team consistently delivers creative, high-quality work that doesn’t just tell our story, it drives results, builds momentum and helps position Mobile for continued growth. These awards are a reflection of the excellence and impact they bring to that work.”

The award-winning work highlights the Chamber’s continued focus on delivering strategic communications that support its mission and the business community it serves.

Communications and Advocacy Team:

• Bradley Byrne, President & CEO
• Nancy Hewston, Vice President of Communications & Advocacy
• Denise Curtis, Director of Communications
• Layton Little, Director of Government Affairs
• Brooke McWhorter, Director of Programs and Events
• BessMorgan Baluyut, Brand & Marketing Manager
• Carolyn Wilson, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator

About the Mobile Chamber

The Mobile Chamber is a private business organization with more than 1,600 members and the economic developer for the City of Mobile and Mobile County. The Mobile Chamber’s focus is to provide members with networking, marketing and professional development opportunities, expand jobs in the area, develop the local workforce, advocate legislative priorities and offer resources to help small businesses grow. Additional information is on the Chamber’s website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.