Pence Media Group Founder Nicole Pence Becker wins PRSA Hoosier Catalyst Award
CARMEL, Ind. – Nicole Pence Becker, Owner + Operator of Pence Media Group (PMG), was recently awarded the PRSA Hoosier Chapter Catalyst Award at the Chapter’s annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony. The Catalyst Award recognizes communications professionals who demonstrate ethical, strategic and creative public relations while advancing the profession through leadership, mentorship and community impact.
“To be recognized with the Catalyst Award is incredibly meaningful,” said Nicole Pence Becker. “Looking back, it’s incredible to see how one leap of faith has grown into a consultancy dedicated to helping others tell their stories with purpose and impact. This award also reflects our team’s work and showcases the impact powerful storytelling can have for the organizations and communities we serve.”
At the Pinnacle Awards ceremony, Pence Media Group was also recognized with nine Pinnacle Awards and eight Awards of Honor from the PRSA Hoosier Chapter, the most awards received by any agency. These annual awards recognize the best work in Indiana’s public relations and marketing industry. Award-winning campaigns included:
- Pinnacle Award-Winning Campaigns
- Carmel Swim Club | Marketing Communications
- SIHO Insurance Services | Marketing Communications
- Tiffany Skilling Interiors | Marketing Communications
- Fairhaven Foundation Parisian Market | Special Events/Observances
- Mo’s A Place for Steaks Grand Opening | Special Events/Observances
- Slapfish Market District Grand Opening | Special Events/Observances
- He Knows Your Name | Media Relations
- Riley Children’s Foundation | Media Relations
- Rohrman Automotive Group | Media Relations
- Award of Honor-Winning Campaigns
- Carmel Education Foundation | Marketing Communications
- Folds of Honor Indiana | Marketing Communications
- International Association of Fire Chiefs Indiana | Marketing Communications
- Anthony’s Chophouse + 3UP | Marketing Communications
- Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana | Special Events/Observances
- American Dairy Association Indiana | Media Relations
- National FFA Organization | Media Relations
- Riley Children’s Foundation | Social/Influencer Marketing
Pence Media Group was also recently recognized with five Telly Awards, which is an international honor. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. The Awards celebrate the best work in the video medium in an exciting new era of the moving image on and offline. The two videos produced by Pence Media Group recognized by the Telly Awards are:
- Gold Telly Winner | Lucas Oil Products Culture Video
- Bronze Telly Winner | Lucas Oil Products: For the Women of the World
- Bronze Telly Winner | Lucas Oil Products Brand Video
- Bronze Telly Winner | Carmel Swim Club Brand Video
- Bronze Telly Winner | National FFA Organization: FFA Live! Inside Convention
Pence Media Group (PMG) is a full-service public relations, branding, digital and marketing consultancy working with public, private and nonprofit clients. Nicole Pence Becker established PMG in 2017, which has grown to become a dynamic, award-winning team. For the fourth year in a row, PMG was selected as a MUSE Creative Best Small Agency of the Year in 2026.
PMG is made up of professionals who are experts in public relations, digital + paid media, marketing, strategic communications, and brand development. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in the state of Indiana, PMG’s team is proud to serve a wide range of clients with unparalleled expertise and creativity. Pence Media Group recently launched a brand new website to better communicate its services and capabilities. To learn more about PMG and PMG’s services, visit www.pencemediagroup.com.
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ABOUT PENCE MEDIA GROUP
Pence Media Group (PMG) is a full-service public relations, branding, digital and marketing consultancy founded by Nicole Pence Becker in 2017. PMG has grown to become a dynamic, award-winning team, collaborating to help clients affirm their brand identity, craft key messages, and deliver them to targeted audiences, with an operating mantra of, “consider it done.” PMG is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in the state of Indiana and was honored with several awards in 2025, including a MUSE Creative Gold Award for Best Small Agency of the Year and being named one of PR Daily’s Top Agencies for 2025. PMG’s client roster includes start-ups, small to medium businesses and Fortune 500 companies, including American Dairy Association Indiana, Anthony’s Chophouse, Church Church Hittle + Antrim, Conner Prairie, Crystal Signature Events, Hancock Health, He Knows Your Name, International Association of Fire Chiefs, Lucas Oil Products, MJ Companies, National FFA, Riley Children’s Foundation, Terex RV Group, Rohrman Automotive Group, SIHO, Tiffany Skilling Interiors, Trueblood Real Estate, and Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana.
WEBSITE, SOCIAL & DIGITAL ASSETS
Digital Assets:
Website: https://www.pencemediagroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencemediagroup/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pencemediagroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pencemediagroup/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/pencemediagroup