Erie SeaWolves' Greg Gania Named PRSA-NWPA PR Person of the Year

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Greg Gania, the Assistant General Manager of Communications for the Erie SeaWolves, has been named the Public Relations Society of America's (Northwestern Pa. Chapter) PR Person of the Year. 

The award is given annually to a person that exemplifies excellence in public relations and marketing communications. 

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for PR excellence. For 20 years, I’ve been committed to making the SeaWolves a leader in the market when it comes to our communications,” Gania said. “Thank you to SeaWolves Owner Fernando Aguirre and President Greg Coleman for their continued trust in me to manage the brand both locally and nationally. I’d also like to thank my communications department members Jason Dougherty, Laina Banic and Sam Lebowitz for their commitment to the team. Our PR, broadcasting, entertainment and marketing is a total team effort and I’m proud to lead such a talented group.”

Gania joined the SeaWolves in March of 2006. 

Gania serves as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the team. His off air duties include leading the SeaWolves public and media relations efforts, overseeing all team communications, assisting in all team marketing efforts, overseeing baseball operations, coordinating team travel and more. 

“Greg Gania has played an important role in some of our team’s greatest successes. He may be known as the voice of the SeaWolves, but his off-air contributions have been wide-ranging and impactful too. It’s exciting to see his talents recognized,” SeaWolves President Greg Coleman said.

Gania will receive his award on November 21 at the annual Niagara Awards ceremony at the Brewer at Union Station.