This award is open to public relations and communications professionals with at least two years and no more than seven years of professional communications experience.

Eligible nominees may work in:

• Public relations agencies
• Corporations
• Nonprofit organizations
• Government agencies
• Healthcare institutions
• Educational institutions
• Independent consultancies
• Other communications-related organizations
  

Nominees should demonstrate:

• Innovation and creativity
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Ethical practice
• Professional achievement
• Meaningful impact on their organization, clients, communities or the communications profession

The Emerging Professionals Awards are not based on age, title or management responsibility. They recognize professionals whose contributions, ideas and accomplishments are helping move the profession forward.

Candidates may be nominated by:

• An immediate supervisor
• A senior leader within their organization
• A communications professional familiar with their work through mentoring, previous employment or another professional relationship
• Themselves through self-nomination

Submissions should highlight the nominee's professional achievements, career progression, industry contributions and overall impact.