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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.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Board of Directors of the Public Relations Society of America. The application period will remain open through April 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. EDT.

PRSA has named Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas, as the first keynote speaker for ICON 2026.

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.

PRSA today announced that Patricia “Reace” Alvarenga Smith, APR, and Jeff Wilson, APR, have been appointed as Senior Counsel, nonvoting members of the 2026 PRSA Board of Directors.

The PRSA Foundation announced its 2026 Board of Directors and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing diversity and expanding opportunity within the public relations profession. Guided by its 2026 purpose statement, “Opening doors for the next generation of PR leaders,” the Foundation continues to broaden its support for students through scholarships, grants and industry partnerships that help launch meaningful careers.