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The PRSA Foundation announced today that the 2024 Paladin Award will be presented to Trisch L. Smith, Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Edelman.

PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks was invited to speak at the first-ever FEMA Risk Communications, Crisis Communications + Community Engagement Summit.

PRSA and The Museum of Public Relations announced they have reached a formal agreement to jointly create and execute new educational programs and events.

PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks, PRSA CEO, has been named to PRNEWS’ 2024 Class of Top Women in PR. She was recognized in the Industry Champions category, which honors women “who’ve had an exceptional impact on the direction and advancement of the P.R. and communications industry beyond the impact at their own companies.”

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 PRSA Board of Directors, through Tuesday, April 30.

PRSA today announced the finalists for the 2024 Bronze and Silver Anvil Awards which will be handed out during a live ceremony on Thursday, May 9 at the historic Edison Ballroom in New York City.

PRSA's 2023 Year in Review shines a spotlight on the many extraordinary achievements made possible through the collective strength of our members.

PRSA is honored to announce that its “75 Years of Impact and Influence: People, Places and Moments in Public Relations History” publication is the 2023 winner of the Ragan PR Daily Award in the Print Publication category.

PRSA is honored to announce its 75th anniversary book, “75 Years of Impact and Influence: People, Places and Moments In Public Relations History," is the recipient of a Platinum MarCom Award in the Publications/Book/Company History category.

The 2024 Bateman Case Study Competition will be focused on the magazine Culturs, and task students with creating awareness of the magazine on college campuses and its mission to enhance community and foster human connection.

Applications will be accepted for the 2024 PRSA Board of Directors beginning on Monday, April 3, and will be accepted through Friday, May 12.

The PRSA Board of Directors has adopted a new three-year Strategic Plan, beginning in 2023, which provides a roadmap for organizational growth, leadership and capabilities. The plan came together with learnings from member interviews, surveys, focus groups and sessions with non-member industry leaders, and is centered around three pillars:

PRSA has announced it is changing the name of its Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee.

David Marshall, Ph.D., APR, recently made a personal decision to step down from his position as an At-Large Director on the PRSA Board of Directors. David’s term began on January 1 of this year and was scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2023. The Board is pleased to share that current Board member Ray Day has agreed to stay on as an At-Large Director and fulfill the last year of Mr. Marshall’s unexpired term.

In the next several days and weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will be handing down decisions on a range of issues affecting large swaths of society.

Applications are now open for the 2023 PRSA Board of Directors, and will be accepted through Tuesday, May 24.

The news from Eastern Europe and the horrific images we’re seeing are gravely upsetting and our thoughts are with those in harm's way. PRSA stands with the people of Ukraine and prays for a peaceful end to the conflict.

The program has been updated this year to streamline the entry process, as well as reflect the evolving communications landscape.