Lambert, Edwards & Associates Wins National Small PR Agency of the Year

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Lambert, Edwards & Associates (LE&A), a top-10 Midwest ranked public relations agency and Michigan's largest investor relations firm, announced today that it was named Small PR Agency of the Year.  PRWeek, the leading trade journal for the PR and corporate communications profession, made the announcement at its annual awards gala last night in New York City that attracted nearly 1,000 people.  

A panel of 70 judges reviewed hundreds of applicants from across the country and LE&A was chosen in the Small Agency category (revenues of $5 to $10 million).  The national award recognizes financial growth, client roster growth, client and employee retention, client satisfaction, good HR practices, innovation and creativity.

"We've built a deep bench, have great team chemistry and have competed with and beat the best, and this award is our industry's national championship," said Jeff Lambert, president and managing partner of Lambert, Edwards & Associates.  "This honor represents a true collective effort and showcases our secret ingredients as an agency – passionate and creative people, our business-minded approach, a large dose of Midwestern work ethic, and clients who challenge us and give us the opportunity to shine.  We're honored and humbled and ecstatic to share this recognition with our clients, partners, friends and families."

Judges explained that LE&A rose above other firms and the four other finalists due to its constant growth for more than a decade, diverse and impressive client roster, extensive work within the community and strong performance, including its acquisition of John Bailey & Associates in 2009 that added Automotive and Public Affairs practices and offices in Lansing and Detroit.

"Being honored by our peers as the best small PR firm nationwide is an incredible validation of LE&A's work, our culture and our clients," Lambert concluded.

The PRWeek Awards honor the most successful campaigns, agencies and individuals of the past year.  Awards such as PR Campaign, PR Student and Corporate Branding Campaign of the year were also presented during the awards ceremony.

About Lambert, Edwards & Associates

LE&A (www.lambert-edwards.com) is a top-10 Midwest-based PR firm and a top-20 investor relations firm nationally with approximately 100 clients based in 20 states and five countries.  As Michigan's only statewide firm – with offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit – LE&A serves middle-market companies and national brands in five practice areas: Automotive, Consumer, Financial Communications, Health Care & Technology and Public Affairs.  LE&A has posted 11 consecutive years of growth and earned three Silver Anvil awards – the profession's highest honor – in the past four years.

SOURCE Lambert, Edwards & Associates