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About the 2026 Summit Awards

Improve your visibility and make connections at the preeminent celebration for the Puget Sound region's top communications professionals. Immerse yourself in The Art of PR at the stunning Tacoma Art Museum, where industry excellence meets inspiration. Experience a swanky evening of glamour and Port City panache, networking and creative triumph as we honor the best work and the PR Pro of the Year in the Puget Sound region.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
• Location: Tacoma Art Museum - 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
  
  

Tickets

• PRSA Puget Sound Members - $90
• Non-Members - $115
• 8-person Member Table Rate - $720

Cost includes dinner. No-host bar.

Financial Assistance

If the cost of this event would prevent you from joining us, email [email protected] to apply for a scholarship to attend.

Parking

The museum has direct access to 2 parking lots, both owned and operated by Republic Parking Northwest, Inc.

Public Transportation Options

Bus

Pierce Transit

Exit at Pacific Ave & Hood St, which is approximately a 1-minute walk from Tacoma Art Museum.

• Route 400 - Operates in South Hill, Downtown Puyallup, Tacoma Dome Station and Downtown Tacoma.
• Route 500 - Operates in Federal Way, Fife, Milton and Downtown Tacoma.
  
  

Sound Transit

Exit at Pacific Ave & S 19th St, which is approximately a 5-minute walk from the Tacoma Art Museum.

• Route 590 - Operates in Downtown Seattle, SODO, Tacoma Dome and Downtown Tacoma.
  • The route begins to operate Southbound only after 9:52 a.m.
  • The route ends its Southbound operations after 7:35 p.m., where it will be replaced by Route 594.
• Route 594 - Operates in Downtown Seattle, SODO, Tacoma Dome and Downtown Tacoma, and Lakewood.
  
  

Light Rail

Exit at Union Station, which is approximately a 5-minute walk from Union Station to the Tacoma Arts Museum.

• T-Line - Operates between Downtown Tacoma and Tacoma Dome.

Accessibility & Special Accommodations

PRSA Puget Sound is committed to providing inclusive, accessible experiences for all event attendees. To ensure your requests receive immediate personal attention and are managed securely please email our Programs Committee Chair directly at [email protected].

Featured Event Sponsor: University of Washington Communication Leadership

Communication Leadership at the University of Washington is a professional master's program designed for working professionals in marketing and communications, grounded in impact-driven storytelling.

Communication Leadership Consulting, the program's student-led initiative, connects students with local organizations and businesses to address real communication challenges across brand strategy, storytelling, marketing, and UX.

Learn how to collaborate on a project: consulting.commlead.uw.edu