PRSA, the leading professional organization serving the communications community, is announcing a series of strategic staff transitions aimed at aligning the organization for long-term sustainability and growth. This restructure aligns with PRSA’s strategic plan and vision. PRSA is committed to recognizing in-house talent, and new roles are being added to support the organization’s growth into the future. As part of this transition, Jeneen Garcia has been promoted to Chief Programs Officer, where she will lead a newly unified Programs & Events team. Nearly 30 years ago, Garcia began her career…
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PRSA Announces 2025 Anvil Award Winners
PRSA announced the winners of the 2025 Anvil Awards, recognizing the highest standards of performance in the profession, during a ceremony at New York’s Edison Ballroom this evening. Silver Anvil Awards acknowledge the best strategic public relations campaigns of the year, as well as organizational excellence. Bronze Anvil Awards recognize outstanding public relations tactics that contribute to the success of overall programs or campaigns. This year’s winning entries ranged from campaigns that focused on the response after natural disasters to campaigns that highlighted summer nutrition for kids and solutions to solving homelessness. The…
Read MoreApplications Now Open for PRSA’s 2026 Board of Directors
Applications are now open for the 2026 PRSA Board of Directors, and will be accepted through Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Click here to find the application form and other information about the nomination process including open positions, deadline dates and qualifications needed to apply. PRSA is seeking candidates to fill three Officer positions as well as Director positions for five Districts and one Director-At-Large position. Officer (one-year term) Chair-elect Treasurer Secretary Director (two-year term) Midwest District Director North Pacific District Director Southeast District Director Southwest District Director Sunshine District Director Director At-Large*…
Read MorePR Industry’s Best: 2025 Anvil Award Finalists Announced
For more than 80 years, the Anvil Awards have set the benchmark for excellence in the public relations profession. The awards honor the most innovative and effective strategic communications campaigns and tactics executed by brands, agencies, and organizations. This week, PRSA announced the finalists for the 2025 Silver and Bronze Anvil Awards. This year, PRSA received an impressive 754 submissions across numerous categories, highlighting the ingenuity and commitment to outstanding communication across the industry. After a rigorous peer-review process, 158 finalists have been selected, representing some of the most impactful…
Read MoreMatthew Marcial Named PRSA Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Marcial, CAE, CMP is named Chief Executive Officer of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. He begins Monday, March 3, 2025. As CEO, Marcial is responsible for all program, financial and operational aspects of the organization. Reporting to and collaborating closely with PRSA’s Board of Directors, he will guide the development and implementation of PRSA’s Strategic Plan as well as the organization’s programs and advocacy positions to support its members. “When we began the CEO search in mid-November, we made clear that PRSA needs a…
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