Published on November 03, 2025
MARANA- The Town of Marana is proud to announce that its tourism division, Discover Marana, has been recognized by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with an IMPACT Award for Excellence in Public Relations in the Government/Public Affairs Campaign category for its Tourism Master Plan.
The PRSA IMPACT Awards honor outstanding achievements in public relations and communications across Southern Arizona. Discover Marana’s Tourism Master Plan earned recognition for its comprehensive approach to community engagement, storytelling, and public outreach efforts that build support for a long-term vision to grow Marana’s visitor economy while enhancing quality of life for those who live in the community.
“This award reflects the collaboration and creativity that went into making the Tourism Master Plan a true community-driven effort,” said Curt Woody, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the Town of Marana. “Our goal has always been to ensure that great places to visit are great places to live—and this recognition underscores that shared vision.”
The PRSA Southern Arizona IMPACT Awards were presented on October 16 at Catalyst Creative Collective in Tucson, where 11 organizations received a total of 21 awards celebrating excellence in communications and public relations.
View the full list honorees here.
Learn more about Discover Marana.
View Discover Marana's news release.