06/10/2026
Our last finalist for Best in Media, Communications & PR is Madison Mehringer. As Director of External Operations for the Orlando Sports Foundation and StaffDNA Cure Bowl, Mehringer leads communications, marketing, and community engagement efforts that continue to expand the reach and impact of one of Orlando’s most meaningful sporting events.
Over the past year, Madison helped generate more than 30 million social media impressions surrounding the 2025 StaffDNA Cure Bowl, including a record-breaking 12 million Instagram views in a single 30-day period leading up to the game. Through creative influencer partnerships, community-driven campaigns, and storytelling focused on cancer awareness, her work has elevated both engagement and participation across multiple Orlando Sports Foundation initiatives, including the Race 2 Cure 5K.
