GreenHouse Digital + PR trade content for Oatey Co. wins PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards

Case study and bylined feature article earn Bronze awards in competitive industry categories.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:10pm

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GreenHouse Digital + PR, a full-service marketing and public relations agency specializing in the building, design, and construction industry, has earned two Bronze awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Greater Cleveland for content developed in partnership with client Oatey Co. The awards recognized a detailed case study highlighting Oatey's linear drains in the New Orleans Saints' locker room renovation, as well as a bylined feature article educating plumbers on backwater valve best practices.

Why it matters

These awards demonstrate GreenHouse Digital + PR's ability to translate Oatey's technical expertise and product innovations into compelling, industry-leading content that resonates with key trade audiences like contractors, engineers, specifiers, and distributors. The recognition also highlights Oatey's thought leadership and the value of its partnership with GreenHouse in strengthening the brand's visibility, earned media placements, and position as a go-to voice across the plumbing industry.

The details

The case study, "From Old to Gold: Oatey Linear Drains in the Spotlight in New Orleans Saints' New Locker Room Showers," detailed how Oatey's QuickDrain ProLine linear drains were selected to modernize and upgrade the shower facilities in the NFL's New Orleans Saints' Caesars Superdome locker room renovation. GreenHouse developed the case study for Oatey's website and secured top-tier trade publication coverage to showcase the product's performance and design flexibility. The second Bronze award recognized the bylined feature article, "The Plumber's Guide to Backwater Valves: Defending Against Sewage Backup," written by Oatey's Sean Comerford and placed in Plumbing & Mechanical magazine. Developed by GreenHouse, the article educated plumbing contractors on best practices for preventing sewage backup, positioning Comerford and Oatey as industry experts.

  • The 23rd Annual PRSA Greater Cleveland "Cleveland Rocks" Awards ceremony was held on November 18, 2025.
  • The bylined feature article, "The Plumber's Guide to Backwater Valves: Defending Against Sewage Backup," was published in the May 2024 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical magazine and later named one of the publication's Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2024.

The players

GreenHouse Digital + PR

A full-service marketing communications agency that exclusively focuses on building product brands and trade organizations in the design and construction industry, with over 20 years of experience in PR, digital marketing, and demand generation.

Oatey Co.

A client-partner of GreenHouse Digital + PR and a manufacturer of plumbing products, including the QuickDrain ProLine linear drains featured in the New Orleans Saints' locker room renovation.

Sean Comerford

The Manager of Inside Sales & Technical Support at Oatey Co., who authored the bylined feature article on backwater valves.

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What they’re saying

“These awards reflect the power of pairing Oatey's trusted technical leadership and expertise with GreenHouse's storytelling expertise and valuable trade media relationships.”

— Madelyn Young, Director of Content and Public Relations Strategy at GreenHouse

“From major league sports facilities to everyday plumbing protection, we're proud to help translate product innovation into compelling content that resonates with contractors, engineers, specifiers, and distributors.”

— Madelyn Young, Director of Content and Public Relations Strategy at GreenHouse

What’s next

The awards recognition is expected to further strengthen Oatey's industry thought leadership and brand visibility, leading to additional earned media placements and positioning the company as a go-to voice across the plumbing industry.

The takeaway

The PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards highlight GreenHouse Digital + PR's ability to effectively translate a client's technical expertise and product innovations into compelling, industry-leading content that drives brand awareness and positions the client as a trusted authority in their field.