Otter PR Wins Seventh Stevie Award: Recognized for 2026 Public Relations Agency of the Year in Canada & USA
Aug 19, 2026
Florida agency’s seventh award underscores its ongoing commitment to growth, innovation and client success
St. Petersburg, United States, August 19, 2026 -- Otter Public Relations, a leading public relations and communications agency, has been named the Gold Stevie® Award winner for Public Relations Agency of the Year in Canada & USA by the 2026 International Business Awards. This marks the agency’s seventh Stevie® Award, reinforcing its reputation for developing successful public relations strategies that deliver measurable results for clients.
The Stevie® Awards, recognized as one of the world’s premier business awards programs, received over 3,400 nominations from organizations around the world this year. The program honors organizations and professionals for their achievements and contributions across industries. Otter PR’s latest recognition adds to the growing list of awards the agency has received over the past several years and highlights its continued success as an innovative and growing PR firm.
One judge praised Otter PR as a firm that “consistently deliver[s] results for clients that go beyond the traditional metrics,” noting measurable business growth across clients in different industries. Another highlighted Otter PR’s emphasis on measurable engagement and the meaningful ROI its campaigns deliver, adding, “this is how great agencies are built.”
“Winning our seventh Stevie® Award is an incredible honor and a reflection of the team we've built at Otter PR,” said Scott Bartnick, co-founder and CEO of Otter PR. “Every award represents the hard work our team puts into helping our clients get noticed and achieve meaningful results. This win is for our team, our clients, and the community that’s supported us from the beginning.”
Since it was founded in 2020, Otter PR has grown into a global public relations agency focused on helping businesses, entrepreneurs and thought leaders increase their visibility and improve reputation. The agency specializes in earned media and strategic communications, helping clients secure meaningful coverage across local, national and international outlets.
Along with its most recent Gold Stevie® Award win, Otter PR has obtained the following previous Stevie® Awards:
- 2023 Silver Stevie® — Communications Professional of the Year
- 2023 People’s Choice Stevie® Award — Favorite Public Relations Company
- 2024 Gold Stevie® — Public Relations Agency of the Year, Canada & U.S.A.
- 2024 Gold Stevie® — Company of the Year (Small, Advertising/Marketing/PR)
- 2025 Bronze Stevie® — Company of the Year (Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations)
- 2026 Gold Stevie® — American Business Awards: Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations (Small)
This milestone showcases Otter PR’s continued growth and authority as it expands its reach and builds its reputation as a results-driven public relations agency.
To learn more about Otter PR, please visit www.otterpr.com.
About Otter PR
Otter PR is an earned media PR leader and press coverage specialist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. With a growing global team of media strategists, former journalists, and brand storytellers, Otter PR helps clients elevate their reputations, expand visibility, and build credibility in competitive industries. Recognized as a top-ranking PR firm in America by G2, UpCity, and Clutch, Otter PR offers public relations services for startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprise brands alike.
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