UNLV recently earned multiple honors at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Las Vegas Valley Chapter’s Pinnacle Awards, recognizing the university’s storytelling and communications work.
Ren McMullin, Lola Lopez, and Becca Schwartz (all Integrated Marketing & Branding) received a Pinnacle Award in writing for "The Life of a Showgirl Through Special Collections." Lopez also earned an Award of Excellence in writing for "How One Idea Became a Launchpad Into the World of Film."
Beth DeBouck (Integrated Marketing & Branding) received Pinnacle Awards in writing for "Mind the Gap: How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages" and "Taking a Stand: How UNLV Played a Pivotal Role in Las Vegas’ Gay Rights Movement," which also won for the Best of Show/Tactics award.
The awards recognize excellence in public relations and communications, highlighting stories that showcase UNLV’s history and connections to the Las Vegas community.