R&J Public Relations Awarded Three Pyramid Awards By the Public Relations Society of America

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- R&J Public Relations took home three awards at the 2011 Pyramid Awards hosted by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Jersey Chapter on June 15, 2011.  The agency was recognized for its exceptional performance in categories such as Crisis Communication, Feature or News Article, and Public/Governmental Affairs.

"We continuously strive for excellence at R&J, and knowing that our hard work is being recognized by our peers at PRSA is truly gratifying," said John Lonsdorf, President of R&J Public Relations.  "Our clients demand the best, most effective work.  We are extremely appreciative that New Jersey's public relations community continues to validate the high caliber of our work through these prestigious awards."

At the 2011 Pyramid Awards ceremony held on June 15 at the Basking Ridge Country Club in Basking Ridge, N.J., R&J was recognized with the following awards:

• Pyramid Award for Crisis Communication – "Managing Public Panic Over Misread Medical Reports" for Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

• Pyramid Award for Feature or News Article – "The Patriot News – Home Sprinkler Systems Are Worth it" for the National Fire Sprinkler Association.

• Honorable Mention for Public / Government Affairs – "Fighting Pennsylvania's Home Builders to Preserve a Life Saving Building Code" for the National Fire Sprinkler Association.  

The Public Relations Society of America strives to advance the standards of the public relations profession through the sharing of best practices, forums and professional development, showcasing the Pyramid Awards to recognize New Jersey-based agencies and companies that advance the industry through successful programs and results.

About R&J Public Relations

R&J Public Relations, LLC is a full-service public relations firm that consistently achieves superior results for a strong and diverse client base that ranges from divisions of large, multi-national conglomerates to regional market leaders.  Based in Bridgewater, N.J., with an office in Manhattan, the company has become one of the most respected, admired and prestigious PR agencies in the Greater New York/New Jersey region.  R&J has earned numerous awards for its strategic communications programs and was named a "Top Place to Work in PR" by PR News in 2010, as well as one of the Top 5 places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine.  For more information on R&J Public Relations, please visit www.randjpr.com.

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