- April 27, 2026
Poarch Creek Indians Earn State and Regional Recognition with Four Prestigious Public Relations Awards
Atmore, Ala. – The Poarch Creek Indians have been honored with a total of four prestigious awards from two leading industry organizations, recognizing excellence in communications, storytelling, and strategic impact.
At the regional level, the Tribe received two Lantern Awards of Excellence from the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) for the Poarch Creek Indians Website Redesign and the “Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Poarch Creek Perspective” blog series. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement in content, communications, creative innovation, and strategic results.
At the state level, the Tribe was also recognized by the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) during its annual conference last month. The Poarch Creek Indians earned a Medallion Award for the Perdido River Meats 2025 Campaign in the category of Long-Term Programs and Campaigns, as well as an Award of Merit for the How Poarch Creek Indians Helped Give a 32-Million-Year-Old Fossil a Voice in Muscogee Campaign in the category of Tactical Materials and Projects in Media Relations.
“We are honored to be recognized with both the Lantern and Medallion awards,” said Robbie McGhee, Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer, “and are grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing Poarch’s heritage, impact, and contributions with wider audiences.”
All four award-winning initiatives were developed by the Poarch Creek Indian’s External Communications Department in partnership with Davis, South, Barnette & Patrick (DSB&P), reflecting a shared commitment to creating impactful, audience-centered communications.
The combined recognition from SPRF and PRCA highlights the Poarch Creek Indians’ continued commitment to excellence in communications and to delivering work that educates, inspires, and strengthens connections with audiences across the region and beyond.
Contact:
Kristin Hellmich
communicationsinfo@pci-nsn.gov
(251) 359-8554
About the Poarch Band of Creek Indians:
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. From hospitality to aerospace, we continue to operate in a variety of industries across the World. Read more about our Tribe here.