2025 Golden Spike Awards
November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$100.00 – $800.00
About the Event
Celebrate Utah’s best in public relations at the 2025 Golden Spike Awards—an evening honoring standout campaigns, tactics, and professionals across the state. Network with peers, meet the finalists, and toast the winners in an unforgettable night of recognition and community.
Get Your 2025 Golden Spike Awards Tickets
Tickets may be purchased as single tickets (open seating) or as tables (guaranteed group seating for eight individuals).
- General Admission:$100.00
- Table (8):$800.00
When & Where
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Venue: University of Utah Ken Garff University Club at Rice–Eccles Stadium
- Address: 451 S 1400 E, Ste 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
- Transit: UTA TRAX Red Line — Stadium Station (short walk to the stadium)
Evening Schedule
- 5:30 PM — Doors & Networking Reception (Hosted Bar)
- 6:30 PM — Dinner Service
- 7:15 PM — Awards Program
- ~9:00 PM — Closing & Photos
Who Should Attend
- PR, communications, marketing, and public affairs professionals
- In-house, agency, nonprofit, higher-ed & government teams
- Students & emerging professionals
- Sponsors, partners, and community leaders
What We’re Celebrating
The Golden Spike Awards feature Campaigns, Tactics, and the new Bronze Spike recognitions (e.g., innovative AI usage, storytelling, social video, and more). Submissions are evaluated using RPIE/measurement best practices and highlight high-impact outcomes across sectors.
Key Entry Notes (for entrants)
- Entry deadline extended: September 21, 2025
- Eligibility window: Work produced in part between Aug 1, 2024 and Jul 31, 2025
- Submission: One project per form; summary + supporting items uploaded as a single PDF
(See the official awards page for categories, fees, and full rules.)
Awards details ·
Submit entries
Attire
Business or cocktail attire (black-tie optional).
Parking & Arrival
- Parking: On-site stadium parking available (details TBD; consider rideshare).
- Transit: UTA TRAX Red Line — Stadium Station adjacent to Rice–Eccles Stadium.
- Venue Entrance: Ken Garff University Club, South End Zone / Ste 201.
Accessibility
The venue and stadium entrances are accessible. If you need accommodations (seating, dietary, ASL, etc.), please add a note at checkout or contact the organizer.
Sponsorship
Showcase your brand to Utah’s communications leaders. View sponsor info or email us for custom packages.
Questions? Contact the organizer or reply to your ticket confirmation email.
