RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2025) — French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s most highly decorated, independent public relations, advertising and digital media agencies, received seven awards, including both Best in Show honors, at today’s 2025 InSpire Awards luncheon.
Presented by the North Carolina Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA), the InSpire Awards recognize the state’s most successful and innovative communications programs from the past year, celebrating the work of communications professionals from agencies, corporations, nonprofits, associations, government offices and that of solo practitioners. A record number of entries were received this year, making this year’s awards highly competitive. The InSpire Awards are modeled after PRSA’s Silver Anvil Awards, honoring both integrated campaigns (Silver Awards) and tactics (Bronze Awards).
The agency earned the program’s two highest awards, Best in Show. The Silver InSpire Award for Best in Show went to FWV’s Fourth Annual Military Campaign Benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation on behalf of Pendleton Whisky. The Bronze InSpire Award for Best in Show was given to FWV and The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for Faces of Sovereignty: Elevating a Nation’s Story.
FWV’s additional awards included:
Silver Awards
- Community Relations: FWV and Downtown Raleigh Alliance for Saving a Cultural Anchor in Downtown Raleigh
- Marketing – Consumer Products: Fourth Annual Military Campaign Benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation (Pendleton Whisky)
Bronze Awards
- Annual Reports: FWV, Rooster Media Productions and The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for Faces of Sovereignty: Elevating a Nation’s Story
- Research & Evaluation: FWV and Velera Join Forces to Uncover Data that Delivers
- Social Media: FWV Taps Influencers to Grow NC By Train Socials in Lightning Speed (North Carolina Department of Transportation)
“The creativity and real-world impact demonstrated by PR and communications professionals in our region is truly exceptional,” said FWV Chairman & CEO Rick French. “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.”
Headquartered in Raleigh, FWV has amassed more than 1,750 PR, advertising and digital marketing awards on behalf of its blue-chip client roster. FWV is the most decorated agency in the history of the Southeastern U.S.
About French/West/Vaughan
French/West/Vaughan (FWV) is one of the nation’s leading public relations, public affairs, advertising and digital media agencies. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. with offices in NYC, Detroit, L.A. and Tampa, FWV has received 39 Global or National Agency of the Year honors since its founding in 1997, along with more than 1,750 PR, advertising and digital marketing awards on behalf of its global roster of blue-chip clients. FWV is the parent company of fashion and lifestyle PR firm AMP3; pet and animal health practice Fetching PR; and Prix Productions, a feature and documentary film production company. FWV is a partner in IPREX, a $508 million network of communication agencies with 1,100 staff and more than 60 offices worldwide. For more information, visit fwv-us.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo or Instagram.