Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism Receives 5 Marketing and Communications Awards

The honors highlight the office's efforts to effectively tell Danville's story through strategic communications, community engagement, and creative storytelling.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT) was recognized with five marketing and communications awards at the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Blue Ridge Awards, held on February 12. The awards celebrate DOEDT's work in areas such as annual reporting, community relations, and video production.

Why it matters

The awards showcase Danville's efforts to promote the city and attract new businesses and residents through effective marketing and communications. As the city continues to evolve, these accolades highlight the progress underway and the broad range of opportunities that make Danville an increasingly attractive place.

The details

DOEDT received a total of five awards, including silver awards for its 2024 Annual Impact Report in the Writing, Publications (Multipage), and Annual Report categories, as well as gold awards for its 'Puertas Abiertas' community relations initiative and the 'Dan River Falls Transformation' video.

  • The PRSA Blue Ridge Awards ceremony was held on February 12, 2026.
  • The awards recognized DOEDT's work in 2024, including its 2024 Annual Impact Report.

The players

Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT)

A local government agency responsible for promoting economic development and tourism in the city of Danville, Virginia.

Ken Larking

The City Manager of Danville, who expressed gratitude for the awards received by DOEDT.

Corrie Bobe

The Director of the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, who stated that the awards reflect the team's commitment to sharing Danville's story in an authentic and forward-looking way.

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What they’re saying

“I am always impressed by the quality of the marketing material produced by the team. It's incredibly rewarding to witness their efforts being celebrated by their peers with such a remarkable collection of awards.”

— Ken Larking, City Manager (wbtmdanville.com)

“We are proud to see our work recognized by PRSA and honored alongside outstanding communications efforts from across the region. These awards reflect our team's commitment to sharing Danville's story in an authentic and forward-looking way, underscoring the progress underway and the broad range of opportunities that make our community an increasingly attractive place.”

— Corrie Bobe, DOEDT Director (wbtmdanville.com)

The takeaway

The awards received by the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism demonstrate the city's commitment to effective marketing and communications, which are crucial for attracting new businesses, residents, and visitors. Danville's efforts to share its story in an authentic and forward-looking way have been recognized by industry peers, highlighting the progress and opportunities that make the city an increasingly attractive place to live, work, and visit.