We’re proud to be an award-winning PR agency that works passionately on behalf of our clients, celebrating their milestones and successes as our own. Our team has earned numerous marketing industry awards and best-practice accolades for outstanding campaigns across diverse sectors, including education, sports events, consumer brands, health & wellness, hospitality & attractions, professional services, and more.
These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to creative strategy, measurable impact, and client excellence at Common Ground PR.
2025
MarCom Award Honoring Publicity ExcellenceLewis Rice Federal Takings & Rails to Trails
Marcom Award Honoring Media Relations ExcellenceUrban Land Magazine: Reviving Steelcote
Marcom Award Honoring Publications ExcellenceTrivers Monograph: A Legacy of Positive Consequence
MarCom Award Honoring Publicity ExcellenceLucyRx Publicity Campaign 2025
Marcom Award Honoring Branding ExcellenceMake It Iconic: IWR’s Legacy Reimagined
MarCom Award Honoring Annual Report Excellence2024 Bethesda Health Group Report to Community
Marcom Award Honoring Publication ExcellenceThe Tower Magazine, Spring 2025
Marcom Award Honoring Social Media Video ExcellenceLogan University Colic Explained Social Media Video
2009-2025
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2024
Viddy Award Honoring Video ExcellenceThe Rolla Mission
2023
3 HERMES Platinum Creative AwardsWorld Wide Technology Raceway
Armory STL
CPC Logistics
3 HERMES Gold Creative AwardsAtradius
Innovative Connections
Gateway Arch National Park
2022
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2019
Platinum Award
Media Relations/Television Placement: The Today Show Experiences the New Gateway Arch National Park (Hermes Creative Awards / Association of Marketing and
Communication Professionals)
Media Relations/Television Placement: The Today Show Experiences the New Gateway Arch National Park (Hermes Creative Awards / Association of Marketing and
Communication Professionals)
Gold Award
Publications/Annual Report: Bethesda Health Group Report to the Community (Hermes Creative Awards / Association of Marketing and
Communication Professionals)
Publications/Annual Report: Bethesda Health Group Report to the Community (Hermes Creative Awards / Association of Marketing and
Communication Professionals)
2018
St. Louis’ Fastest-Growing Private Companies
(St. Louis Business Journal)
(St. Louis Business Journal)
2017
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2016
Award of Excellence
Overall Communication Program: Gateway Arch 50th Anniversary (IABC-STL)
Overall Communication Program: Gateway Arch 50th Anniversary (IABC-STL)
Award of Excellence
Brand Introduction/Management: Luxco’s Blood Oath Bourbon Series (IABC-STL)
Brand Introduction/Management: Luxco’s Blood Oath Bourbon Series (IABC-STL)
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2015
Award of Excellence and Best in Show
Communications Campaign: Tim Hortons Market Introduction (IABC-STL)
Communications Campaign: Tim Hortons Market Introduction (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
Government and Community Relations: Gateway Arch Industrial Rope Access Project (IABC-STL)
Government and Community Relations: Gateway Arch Industrial Rope Access Project (IABC-STL)
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2014
Award of Excellence
Brand Introduction/Management: St. Louis Economic Development Partnership/STLVentureWorks (IABC-STL)
Brand Introduction/Management: St. Louis Economic Development Partnership/STLVentureWorks (IABC-STL)
Award of Excellence
Special Events: Taubman Prestige Outlets Grand Opening (IABC-STL)
Special Events: Taubman Prestige Outlets Grand Opening (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
Publications: Logan University Viewbook (IABC-STL)
Publications: Logan University Viewbook (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
NewGround, Bank Think: Informed Opinion (IABC-STL)
NewGround, Bank Think: Informed Opinion (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
Social Media: Gateway Arch Experience (IABC-STL)
Social Media: Gateway Arch Experience (IABC-STL)
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2013
Award of Excellence
Special Events: Taubman Groundbreaking (IABC-STL)
Special Events: Taubman Groundbreaking (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
Peabody Energy Leaders in Education (IABC-STL)
Peabody Energy Leaders in Education (IABC-STL)
2012
Award of Excellence
Communication Management: Monsanto Information Security Awareness (IABC-STL)
Communication Management: Monsanto Information Security Awareness (IABC-STL)
2011
Award of Merit
Communication Management: Employee Communications Connecting with the Community (IABC-STL)
Communication Management: Employee Communications Connecting with the Community (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
Communication Management: MOBIO Discover Your Talent (IABC-STL)
Communication Management: MOBIO Discover Your Talent (IABC-STL)
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
2010
Award of Merit
Media Relations: International Plant Molecular Biology Congress Media Campaign (IABC-STL)
Media Relations: International Plant Molecular Biology Congress Media Campaign (IABC-STL)
2009
Award of Merit
Publications: Bethesda Health Group Report to the Community (IABC-STL)
Publications: Bethesda Health Group Report to the Community (IABC-STL)
Best In Business Best PR Firm
(Small Business Monthly)
(Small Business Monthly)
Honorable Mention
Publications: Logan Speaks (IABC-STL)
Publications: Logan Speaks (IABC-STL)
Honorable Mention
Multi-Audience Communication: Bethesda’s Gas Crunch (IABC-STL)
Multi-Audience Communication: Bethesda’s Gas Crunch (IABC-STL)
Honorable Mention
Media Relations: Southwest Bank Shredfest (IABC-STL)
Media Relations: Southwest Bank Shredfest (IABC-STL)
2008
Honorable Mention
Publications: Logan Speaks (IABC-STL)
Publications: Logan Speaks (IABC-STL)
Award of Merit
Communications Management: M&I Bank Connecting with the Community (IABC-STL)
Communications Management: M&I Bank Connecting with the Community (IABC-STL)
2007
Award of Merit
Special Events: Hibbs Homes Groundbreaking (IABC-STL)
Special Events: Hibbs Homes Groundbreaking (IABC-STL)
Honorable Mention
Publications: Logan College Annual Report (IABC-STL)
Publications: Logan College Annual Report (IABC-STL)
Honorable Mention
Overall Communications: United Healthcare Issues Management (IABC-STL)
Overall Communications: United Healthcare Issues Management (IABC-STL)
Honorable Mention
Publications: Bethesda Health Group Report to the Community (IABC-STL)
Publications: Bethesda Health Group Report to the Community (IABC-STL)
2006
Award of Excellence
Internal Communications: Brown Smith Wallace Media Campaign (IABC-STL)
Internal Communications: Brown Smith Wallace Media Campaign (IABC-STL)
2005
Award of Merit
Publications on a Shoestring Budget (IABC-STL)
Publications on a Shoestring Budget (IABC-STL)
Award of Excellence
Internal Communication: The Guardian Project (IABC-STL)
Internal Communication: The Guardian Project (IABC-STL)