Award

V2 Communications Receives Numerous Accolades at PR Club’s 57th Bell Ringer Awards, including the Inaugural Carillonneur Award

BOSTON – June 18, 2025 – Integrated communications firm, V2 Communications (V2), was honored with eight awards at the PR Club’s 57^th Bell Ringer Awards, including the inaugural Carillonneur Award, a new distinction recognizing a firm’s commitment to workplace excellence.

Award Highlights

The awards reflect V2’s strategic impact across earned, owned and paid media, its deep industry specialization, and its people-first culture, all hallmarks of its Vantage Methodology™, which helps disruptive technology brands accelerate their market influence and business success. V2’s wins included:

• Gold Bell & Super Bell finalist – Internal Communications/Corporate Culture
  • To support Rocket Software’s acquisition of OpenText’s Application Modernization Connectivity (AMC) business, V2 partnered with the brand on a strategic internal communications campaign designed to build trust and connection with incoming employees.
• Bronze Bell – One-Time Special Event
  • To boost brand awareness and spotlight its Healthier Screentime initiative, E Ink and V2 partnered to activate an experiential campaign at the Emmys Giving Suite, an exclusive lounge for celebrities and media to experience wellness-oriented products.
• Bronze Bell – High Tech
  • To raise visibility for its methane transformation technology and Series A milestone, Windfall Bio partnered with V2 to launch a strategic PR campaign positioning methane as the overlooked climate threat, and Windfall as the solution.
• Bronze Bell – National Broadcast
  • To elevate its national profile as a thought leader on family homelessness, Horizons for Homeless Children partnered with V2 to execute a strategic awareness campaign. The initiative resulted in a high-impact feature on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper and the 5 Good Things podcast, establishing Horizons as a credible national voice on the issue.
• Merit Award – Government and Public Affairs
  • In the face of policy uncertainty, Electric Hydrogen turned to V2 to drive a thought leadership and advocacy campaign to solidify Electric Hydrogen’s role as an industry leader.
• Merit Award – Pro Bono/Agency Citizenship
  • As part of a national visibility push, Horizons for Homeless Children partnered with V2 to amplify media placements, a segment on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper and the 5 Good Things podcast, through a targeted social media campaign. V2 successfully positioned Horizons as a national voice on family homelessness, expanding its influence and donor engagement.
• Striker Award – Erin Fennell, V2 Account Executive
  • The Striker Award honors a rising PR or communications professional in New England who has quickly distinguished themselves through exceptional strategic acumen, creativity, client service and professionalism early in their career.
• Carillonneur Award – V2 Communications
  • The Carillonneur Award recognizes a New England PR or communications agency or team that has demonstrated exceptional growth, a strong and unified culture, and a deep commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace over the past year.

V2’s Culture

“Receiving the inaugural Carillonneur Award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the culture we’ve been intentional about building since day one,” said Jean Serra, Founder and CEO of V2 Communications. “Our goal has always been to create a workplace where communications professionals can thrive—where they feel proud of their contributions, supported in their growth, and part of a team that lives its values every day. This recognition is a true testament to the dedication and spirit of our entire team.”

The recognition at the Bell Ringers reflects V2’s mission to push boundaries, deliver results for clients and foster a workplace where bold ideas and top talent thrive.