The Mach 1 Group is proud to celebrate a standout first half of 2025, earning prestigious national and regional awards that recognize our leadership in public affairs and strategic communications. These honors underscore our reputation as a firm clients trust to navigate complex issues with clarity and creativity, generating impact.
2025 Awards Won (So Far)
Bulldog PR Awards – Hosted by Bulldog Reporter, one of the most respected media outlets in the communications industry, the Bulldog PR Awards recognize the best in public relations and media strategy across North America.
- Leader of the Year – Gold: Katherine McLane, Founder & CEO, honored for her visionary leadership and influence in public affairs.
- PR Professional Who Makes a Difference – Gold: Mary Bell Love, for her unmatched dedication to client success and industry mentorship.
- PR Up and Comer – Silver: Caroline Payne, for her rapid rise and standout execution in high-stakes client campaigns.
- Best Not-for-Profit/Association Campaign – Silver: Bike MS: Texas MS 150 – 2024, celebrating the campaign’s ability to mobilize communities and boost awareness.
- Best Public Affairs Campaign –Silver: Texas Secretary of State 2024 Voter Education Tour, recognized for bipartisan messaging and measurable civic impact.
PRSA Houston – The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – Houston Chapter is one of the largest PRSA chapters in the country. The Excalibur Awards honor excellence in strategic communications across the Greater Houston area.
- Silver: Texas Secretary of State’s 2024 Voter Education Tour
Category: Public Service/Non-Profit/Public Affairs Campaigns
Recognized for boosting voter participation through a statewide civic education initiative.
IABC Houston – The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – Houston Chapter honors professional communicators who demonstrate strategic and creative excellence through its Bronze Quill Awards, part of a global IABC recognition program.
- Award of Excellence: Bike MS: Texas MS 150 – 40th Anniversary Campaign Category 16: Nonprofit Sector Communication | Division 1: Communication Management
Honored for compelling storytelling and community engagement in support of the National MS Society. - Award of Excellence: Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) Member Communication and Advocacy Training Series
Category 21: Communication Education & Training | Division 3: Education & Training
Recognized for equipping local leaders with tools for advocacy.
In addition to this year’s award wins, Mach 1 continues to earn recognition on the national stage. Most recently, the firm was named a finalist in PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Communications Awards, an honor that highlights Mach 1’s leadership in advocacy and awareness campaigns. The finalist designation reflects standout storytelling, measurable results and strategic execution in nonprofit communications. Winners will be announced at a special awards luncheon on September 26 at the Yale Club in New York City.
As 2025 reaches its halfway mark, Mach 1 reflects on a season of meaningful wins and looks ahead with optimism. These recognitions celebrate the caliber of our clients and the incredible talent of our team. We’re honored to be part of some of the most consequential and creative campaigns happening today.
A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to bring their missions to life through impactful campaigns. We’re honored to support such meaningful work that allows us to do what we do best.
With more milestones on the horizon, Mach 1 remains dedicated to pushing boundaries, elevating client voices and delivering strategic communications that produce excellence.
