PRSA, the US’ leading professional organization serving the communications community, today announced the recipients of its 2026 PRSA Individual Awards, celebrating outstanding communicators who have made exemplary contributions to the public relations profession, academia, and society. The six honorees will be officially recognized during PRSA’s annual conference, ICON 2026, the largest gathering of communications professionals, taking place from Oct. 17–20 in Orlando, Fla. “The 2026 award recipients embody the very best of our profession,” said PRSA CEO Matthew Marcial, CAE, APR. “Through groundbreaking professional practice, foundational research, tireless mentorship, and…
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PRSA Names Michele Kuziola Vice President of Sales and Business Development
PRSA has announced the appointment of Michele Kuziola as vice president of sales and business development. In this role, Kuziola will lead PRSA’s sales strategy, cultivate new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with corporate partners and other organizations that support PRSA’s mission and members. Kuziola brings extensive experience in sales, marketing, business development and relationship management across the hospitality, association and tourism sectors. Throughout her career, she has built a strong track record of generating revenue, developing strategic partnerships and creating programs designed to address the needs of association clients…
Read MorePRSA Launches ICON 2026 Creator Collective to Bring New Voices to Conference Storytelling
PRSA has announced the selection of six communications professionals and content creators for the PRSA ICON 2026 Creator Collective, a pilot initiative created to bring fresh voices and perspectives to the industry’s premier annual conference and largest gathering of communications professionals. Following a competitive application process that drew interest from a diverse group of communications professionals, six applicants were selected to participate in the pilot. The Creator Collective introduces a different approach to ICON storytelling, giving communications professionals an opportunity to share the conference through their own voices, platforms and…
Read MorePRSA Announces Winners of Inaugural Emerging Professionals Awards
PRSA has announced the eight winners of its inaugural Emerging Professionals Awards, a new national recognition honoring communications professionals who are already making a meaningful impact on their organizations, communities and the profession. The 2026 Emerging Professionals Award winners are: Launched this year, the PRSA Emerging Professionals Awards recognize individuals with two to seven years of professional communications experience whose work demonstrates innovation, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice and measurable impact. Unlike traditional recognition programs based on age, title or management responsibility, the awards focus on career experience, contribution and…
Read MorePRSA Announces Inaugural Women of Impact Award Winners
PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, today announced the recipients of its inaugural Women of Impact Awards. The honorees were recognized during the PRSA Women of Impact Summit & Awards at the Union League Club of Chicago. The awards celebrate women whose leadership, innovation and influence are strengthening organizations, advancing the profession and creating opportunities for others. Recipients represent a wide range of career stages and practice areas, reflecting the breadth of leadership across the communications profession. The awards followed a morning Summit focused on leadership…
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