Diabetes Today wins IABC Gold Quill Award

PRMR Inc., a Barbados-based public relations agency, was recently awarded Gold Quill Award of Excellence by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in the publications category for its Diabetes Today magazine.

PRMR Inc. is the only firm from the Caribbean to have been awarded across all categories in this year’s competition, making it a major achievement not just for Barbados, but the entire region.

This is also the second time that an entry from Barbados has won a Gold Quill. Barbados’ current ambassador to Cuba and a former president of IABC Barbados, Sharon Marshall, was awarded a Gold Quill of Excellence in 2013.

“Gold Quill is not easy to win, because an entry alone is no guarantee of success. We are honoured to receive this recognition from IABC International, and we are proud to be recognised on the global stage for our commitment to strategic storytelling and excellence in publication design and content,” said Pamala Proverbs, managing director of PRMR Inc. “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our talented team, who strive to create compelling communication products that resonate with our clients and our community.”

Diabetes Today is designed to raise awareness of noncommunicable diseases through informative, entertaining, and reader-friendly features.

Janelle Riley-Thornhill, editor of Diabetes Today, accepted the award on June 10 during a ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, held as part of the 2025 IABC World Conference.

Calling the publication a “true labour of love”, she added, “We strive to make every issue of Diabetes Today a trusted source of clear, practical health information that empowers our readers. This recognition from IABC affirms our efforts and strengthens our commitment to delivering content that truly improves lives.”