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PRSA Announces 2026 Anvil Award Winners

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced the winners of the 2026 Anvil Awards during a ceremony held Thursday evening at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The Silver Anvil Awards honor the year’s most outstanding strategic public relations campaigns and organizational excellence, while the Bronze Anvil Awards recognize exceptional tactics that contribute to the success of broader communications programs and initiatives. This year’s entries showcased the wide-ranging influence of strategic communications, with campaigns spanning public health, sustainability, transportation, education, corporate citizenship, community advocacy and cultural storytelling. The…

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PRSA Launches APR Month 2026 With New Brand Logo, Learning Tools and Candidate Support

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced the launch of APR Month 2026, a month-long initiative designed to elevate awareness and participation in the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential. Designed to support professionals at every stage of the journey, this year’s campaign introduces a refreshed APR logo, enhanced learning tools, and expanded access to APR leaders, all aimed at making the path clearer, structured and achievable. “APR represents a commitment to the highest standard of strategic thinking, ethical practice and leadership in our profession,” said…

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PRSA Announces Finalists for the 2026 Anvil Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Anvil Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative strategic communications campaigns and tactics from the past year. For more than 80 years, the Anvil Awards have represented the highest standard of performance in the public relations profession. Each year, organizations, agencies and brands from across industries submit their best work to be evaluated by a panel of communications leaders and experts. In 2026, PRSA received 667 submissions across dozens of categories spanning reputation management, integrated campaigns,…

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Let’s Play Ball — Savannah Bananas Head Coach Tyler Gillum Announced as First Keynote Speaker for ICON 2026

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA has named Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas, as the first keynote speaker for ICON 2026. Known for encouraging others to “bet on yourself,” Gillum is set to bring his energy and insights to the conference stage. Gillum will deliver his keynote during a General Session at ICON 2026, PRSA’s flagship event for public relations and communications professionals. The conference attracts thousands of practitioners, leaders, and students from across the industry. Gillum has inspired audiences in sports and business with his focus on resilience, vision and creating…

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PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics Announces 2026 Women of Impact Awards, Call for Nominations Now Open

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics has opened nominations for the 2026 Women of Impact Awards, recognizing women whose leadership, achievements and integrity are shaping the future of the communications profession. The Women of Impact Awards honor professionals across agencies, in-house teams, nonprofits, academia and independent practices. Honorees represent the full breadth of the profession including brand storytelling, media relations, data-driven strategy, internal communications, public affairs and specialized sectors. Who should be nominatedThe program welcomes nominees who are executives, mid-career leaders and new professionals whose work has delivered measurable impact, strengthened teams,…

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