Linhart Public Relations receives national and state recognition for its business practices and growth

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 14, 2011 – Linhart Public Relations, a national public relations and corporate communications counseling firm based in Colorado, today announced it has been named the country’s Small Firm of the Year by industry publication PR News and a 2011 Top Company by ColoradoBiz magazine.

This is the first time Linhart PR won PR News’ Small Firm of the Year award, after being a finalist for the past three years. The award recognizes the nation’s top PR firm with annual income below $10 million. Linhart PR competed against five other finalists to receive the honor based on demonstrated client growth, retention, agency culture, creative campaigns, and financial success in the past year.

The winners were announced on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the PR News Platinum PR Awards luncheon in New York City. Linhart PR was the only agency based in the Rocky Mountain region selected as a Firm of the Year winner or finalist in any category – large, mid-size or small.

The ColoradoBiz Top Company program was developed in 1986 to recognize Colorado-based companies that demonstrate exceptional community involvement, outstanding achievements and sustained financial performance in 12 industry categories. Linhart PR won the Top Company award in the Media/Advertising/PR category. ColoradoBiz announced the winners on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. As winner, Linhart PR will be profiled in ColoradoBiz’s November 2011 issue.

“We’re honored to be recognized by PRNews and ColoradoBiz for what we enjoy and are committed to doing – serving our clients, employees and community,” said Sharon Linhart, APR, Linhart PR founder and managing partner. “There are many public relations firms that greatly contribute to the success and vitality of our people, community and industry, and we’re proud to be among them.”

In the past year, Linhart PR achieved among the best financial results in its 15-year history, added 10 new professionals, and gained nine clients. In addition, Linhart PR maintained its strong results on two important measures – client satisfaction and employee engagement.