MikeWorldWide Leads 2026 American Business Awards®, Including PR Agency of the Year and Securing 10 Total Wins 

Driving award-winning growth through integrated strategies across sports, culture, and creativity 

New York, NY — May 4, 2026 — MikeWorldWide (MWW), the nation’s leading independent PR firm, today announced a standout performance at the 2026 American Business Awards®, earning ten total honors, including a Silver Stevie® for Public Relations Agency of the Year. The recognition reflects the agency’s rapid growth, integrated capabilities, and impact across culture, sports marketing, and consumer engagement. 

In one of the most competitive years on record, MWW’s wins highlight its ability to deliver high-impact, fully integrated campaigns that connect research, digital, earned media, and community engagement into a single, results-driven model. 

The American Business Awards, known as the Stevies®, include direct feedback from industry judges. MWW was recognized for its “impressive growth in a difficult economy,” “strong narrative and clear metrics,” and its ability to evolve while staying competitive in a crowded landscape. Judges also noted MWW as “a strong platform that smartly leverages sports culture to drive sustained engagement and measurable business impact.” 

MWW’s leadership in sports and integrated campaigns played a key role in this year’s recognition. This includes elevating the PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship through dynamic storytelling and an audience-driven, fully integrated campaign. For Dairy Queen®, an iconic brand, MWW used sports culture to connect with new fans and turn everyday moments into sustained engagement and measurable business growth. 

“Ten wins, including a PR Agency of the Year award, reflect not just momentum but how we are evolving modern communications to drive real impact,” said Michael Kempner, CEO & Founder of MikeWorldWide. “We’re building one of the most powerful sports and culture-driven PR platforms in the industry, and we’re continuing to scale that momentum.” 

Winning campaigns:  

Travelers Championship 
• Achievement in Integrated Communications 
• Achievement in Entertainment & Sports 
• Achievement in Sport Marketing 
• Achievement in Content Marketing 

Dairy Queen 
• Achievement in Food Marketing 
• Achievement in Brand / Reputation Management 
• Achievement in Consumer PR for an Existing Product 
• Achievement in Digital Creativity 
• Communications or PR Campaign of the Year: Food & Beverage 

Together, these wins highlight MWW’s ability to translate cultural relevance into measurable business outcomes. 

Winners will be celebrated at the American Business Awards banquet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in New York City. For a full list of winners, visit: The American Business Awards®