Ripley PR named Agency of the Year by Prestige Awards

 Skilled trades PR agency recognized for industry expertise and commitment to client service

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, a global public relations agency specializing in franchising, skilled trades, manufacturing and B2B technology, has been named the 2026-2027 PR Agency of the Year in the Southeast United States by the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards, marking the third time the firm has received the honor.

The Prestige Awards recognize small- and medium-sized companies across the globe. Winners are selected through a judging process that considers client feedback, quality of service, innovation, ethical business practices and consistent performance. Only one winner is selected in each category annually.

"Winning this award says a lot about the relationships we've built with our clients and the work our team puts in every day," said Heather Ripley, founder and CEO of Ripley PR. "Our clients count on us to understand their industries as well as their businesses, recognize opportunities that others might miss and deliver results. Earning that trust year after year is what makes recognition like this especially rewarding."

Ripley PR has built its reputation representing companies in the home service and skilled trades industries, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other contractor-focused businesses. The agency also works with manufacturers, franchise organizations and B2B technology companies, helping clients reach the trade professionals, business owners and industry decision-makers who matter most to their growth. Its specialized industry knowledge allows the team to identify stories and opportunities that generalist PR agencies might overlook.

The latest Prestige award adds to a growing list of accolades for Ripley PR. The agency recently earned its ninth consecutive appearance on Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Suppliers list in the public relations category and a silver award for Outstanding PR Campaign in the 2026 TITAN American Business Awards. Ripley PR was also named Best Communications/PR Agency in the 2025 Merit Awards and was a finalist in Franchise Business Review's 2026 Employee Satisfaction Awards after earning bronze in 2025.

For more information about Ripley PR, visit ripleypr.com.

About Ripley PR
Ripley PR is an elite, global B2B public relations agency specializing in home service and building trades, manufacturing and franchising. The agency has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Top PR Agencies (2024), by the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards as PR Agency of the Year (2026-2027) and by the Merit Awards as Best Communications/PR Agency (2025). Offering a full range of strategic communication services, including award recognition, crisis management and media relations, Ripley PR uses a blend of strategic business acumen and creative public relations branding to tell compelling stories and deliver measurable results.

Ripley PR is also a member of The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's leading partnership of independently owned PR agencies with more than 110 offices and approximately 2,000 communications professionals across 45 countries on six continents. For more information, visit ripleypr.com.

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