Event Details
| Date | Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 PM |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom 151 E Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60601 see map |
| Register |
Register
Seating is limited |
Golden Trumpet Awards Ticket
$325.00 Member Golden Trumpet Awards Ceremony
$450.00 Non-member Golden Trumpet Awards Ceremony (Join now!)
Golden Trumpet Awards Sponsor Table
$4,500.00 Member Golden Trumpet Awards Ceremony
$5,000.00 Non-member Golden Trumpet Awards Ceremony (Join now!)
Use our one-click registration page to purchase tickets or a sponsor table. No PCC website login is required. Member status will be verified for purchases made at the member rate.
The Publicity Club of Chicago’s Golden Trumpet Awards honor the very best in public relations, marketing and communications across the Midwest.
Now in its 68th year, this prestigious event brings together leading professionals, emerging talent, agencies, corporations, nonprofits and civic organizations whose work exemplifies creativity, strategy and excellence.
From grassroots initiatives to international campaigns, the Golden Trumpet Awards celebrate the stories that shape our communities and the professionals who bring them to life. Secure your seat today and join us for one of the most celebrated nights in the industry.
The 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chicago | Crystal Ballroom
151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago
Celebrate your wins. Reconnect with colleagues. Make new friends across generations of the communications industry. Join the Publicity Club of Chicago and #ShineLikeGold at the 2026 Golden Trumpet Awards.
Known as the “Oscars of our industry,” the Golden Trumpet Awards return to the elegant Crystal Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Chicago. The evening will bring together the tradition and pageantry of the Golden Trumpets with fresh opportunities to recognize exceptional work, celebrate industry leaders and build connections across Chicago’s communications community.
Plan Your Evening
- Read the Golden Trumpet Awards FAQ for information about the schedule, arrival, attire, dinner, seating and awards presentation.
- Explore program-ad opportunities to spotlight your organization, congratulate a colleague or celebrate an honoree.
- Purchase tickets or a sponsor table through our one-click registration page. No PCC website login is required.
What to Expect
- Gold and Silver Awards: Recognizing the year’s most outstanding communications campaigns, programs and projects
- Platinum Award: Honoring the highest-scoring campaign of the year
- Major Individual Awards: Celebrating leaders whose influence has shaped the profession and Chicago’s communications community
- 30 Under 30: Recognizing the next generation of communications professionals
- Gala-Style Dinner: Enjoy a cocktail reception, plated dinner and full awards presentation
- An Elevated Awards Experience: Celebrate the people, organizations and ideas advancing the communications industry
- Connections Across the Industry: Reconnect with colleagues and meet professionals from across generations, sectors and areas of expertise
- Memorable Moments: Enjoy creative opportunities throughout the evening to celebrate your team, share your accomplishments and capture the Golden Trumpet experience
Whether you are celebrating an award-winning campaign, supporting a colleague, introducing your team to the wider communications community or simply looking forward to a memorable evening, the Golden Trumpet Awards are where the Midwest communications industry comes together.
Secure your seat today. It’s going to be golden.