The 49ers PR staff has been named the recipient of the 2024 Pete Rozelle Award by the Pro Football Writers of America. This is the first time in the award’s 35-year history that the 49ers have won, making them the 11th different team to do so in the past decade. The Texans and Ravens shared the award in 2017.
The 49ers PR staff competed against other top NFL public relations teams and emerged as winners, beating out finalists from the Cowboys, Raiders, Rams, and Dolphins. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in media relations and interactions with reporters throughout the league, honoring hard work and dedication by public relations staff members.
Throughout the 2023 season, the team demonstrated their commitment to providing reporters with access to key team personnel. Their efforts to facilitate interactions with head coach Kyle Shanahan, assistant coaches, players, General Manager John Lynch, and front office staff were crucial in earning them this recognition.
As a finalist for the second year in a row, the 49ers PR team showcased their dedication to excellence in their interactions with media personnel. Congratulations to Corry Rush (VP of football communications), Peter Volmut (director of football communications), Kristin Wojcik (manager of football communications), Zackary Teats (coordinator of football communications), Caleigh Elkin (football communications seasonal intern), Ellie Caple (director of communications and public affairs), Josh Stephens (senior manager of communications and public affairs), and Jacob Fill (senior coordinator of corporate communications) on this well-deserved recognition.
