The Poarch Creek Indians have been honored with a total of four prestigious awards from two leading industry organizations, recognizing excellence in communications, storytelling, and strategic impact.
In a recent press release the group stated the Tribe received two Lantern Awards of Excellence from the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) for the Poarch Creek Indians Website Redesign and the “Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Poarch Creek Perspective” blog series. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement in content, communications, creative innovation, and strategic results.
At the state level, the Tribe was also recognized by the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) during its annual conference last month. The Poarch Creek Indians earned a Medallion Award for the Perdido River Meats 2025 Campaign in the category of Long-Term Programs and Campaigns, as well as an Award of Merit for the How Poarch Creek Indians Helped Give a 32-Million-Year-Old Fossil a Voice in Muscogee Campaign in the category of Tactical Materials and Projects in Media Relations.
“We are honored to be recognized with both the Lantern and Medallion awards,” said Robbie McGhee, Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer, “and are grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing Poarch’s heritage, impact, and contributions with wider audiences.”
All four award-winning initiatives were developed by the Poarch Creek Indian’s External Communications Department in partnership with Davis, South, Barnette & Patrick (DSB&P), reflecting a shared commitment to creating impactful, audience-centered communications.
The combined recognition from SPRF and PRCA highlights the Poarch Creek Indians’ continued commitment to excellence in communications and to delivering work that educates, inspires, and strengthens connections with audiences across the region and beyond.
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) has had a profound and collaborative impact on the city of Foley, primarily as a major economic force and strategic partner in community development. The most visible manifestation of this influence is the OWA Parks & Resort, a 520-acre destination owned and operated by the Tribe, which includes the Tropic Falls theme park and indoor water park, downtown dining and shopping, and a luxury RV resort.
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