Cookerly Public Relations has received finalist notification for three programs and eight projects from the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for its 2015 Phoenix Awards. At the October 29 award ceremony, the society will reveal which entries received a Phoenix Award or Certificate of Excellence in their respective categories.
Each year, the Phoenix Awards recognizes Atlanta’s top public relations agencies’ swath of strategies and tactics across a broad range of industries. Last year, Cookerly took home six Phoenix Awards and five Awards of Excellence.
Program finalist entries include:
- SunTrust Helps Consumers Gain Financial Confidence
- A “Joint” Effort to Change Perceptions About Arthritis
- Ready Georgia: Ready Today, Safer Tomorrow
Project finalist entries include:
- CMD Data=Big Results
- Cookerly Helps Recycler Jumpstart Graniteville, SC
- A “Joint” Effort to Change Perceptions About Arthritis
- Video Booth Leads the Way at Annual Arthritis Meeting
- ARxIUM Examines Pharmacy Automation Technology
- CTCA Examines Increases in Rates of Lung Cancer
- DuPont Advertorial Explains Mining Plan Benefits
- SunTrust Surveys Shine Light on Importance of Saving
For more information on the Phoenix Awards, or to see a complete list of finalists, visit www.prsageorgia.org.
As design director at Cookerly, Tim serves as the creative lead in the development of branding campaigns, print collateral and digital media for clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer, professional services, healthcare and technology.
As a senior vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman is a strategic communications leader specializing in media relations and reputation management. With a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today, he excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Mike Touhill is vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, where he helps lead traditional, social and digital media programs for B2B and B2C clients in packaging, telecommunications and technology, among other industries. As a communication leader, he develops and executes public relations strategy, provides proactive and reactive counsel to C-level executives and secures earned media coverage for client initiatives and product.
Andrew Agan is a vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, overseeing the agency’s internship program and leading media relations, content strategy and social media initiatives. He provides counsel and executes campaigns for clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, technology, automotive and many others. Andrew excels at crafting compelling stories and building media relationships, resulting in clients being featured in notable outlets such as CNBC, Associated Press, Business Insider, Fox Business, HBO, Inc. Magazine, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others.


As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.