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| Kathy Bloomgarden |
Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden is inducted into the International Communications Consultancy Organization’s Hall of Fame. The recognition, presented at organization's Global Summit on Nov.12, honors PR professionals who have made exceptional progress in leading the internationalization of the industry. Bloomgarden was cited for her “forward-thinking and longstanding commitment to integrating emerging technologies that power Ruder Finn's growth strategies and deliver measurable impact for clients.” Ruder Finn has operations across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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| Marty Schenker |
The New York Financial Writers’ Association presented Bloomberg News editor-at-large Marty Schenker with its 49th Elliott V. Bell Award at the organization’s Financial Follies gala. The Elliott V. Bell Award Committee said it made the selection based on Schenker’s fairness, news judgement, ethics and people skills, demonstrated over his career at both Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. He was also cited for his ability to bridge the gap that often exists between the print and broadcast worlds. Created in 1976, the award honors journalists who have made a significant contribution to the field of financial journalism. It is named after NYFWA’s inaugural president, Elliott V. Bell. Former winners of the award include David Faber, Ellen Pollock, Andy Serwer, John McCorry, Gretchen Morgenson, James B. Stewart, Allan Sloan, Paul Steiger and Carol Loomis.
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5WPR racks up five wins at the 2025 MarCom Awards. The agency earned three Platinum and two Gold distinctions across categories, celebrating outstanding work in strategic communications, public relations, and integrated marketing. Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the MarCom Awards celebrate creativity, innovation, and excellence across the global marketing and communications industry. "These wins are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Consumer and CorpTech teams,” said 5W CEO Matthew Caiola.
The Public Relations Society of America's New York Chapter is accepting entries for the 39th Annual Big Apple Awards through May 17, with a 15 percent early bird discount (code: EARLYBIRD26) for entries received by April 16... Washington Women in PR opens nominations for the 2026 Washington Women in PR Emerging Leaders Awards... Ragan Communications, along with its Communications Week brand, is accepting nominations for the Zenith Awards through April 17.
French/West/Vaughan wins five 2025/2026 American Advertising Awards, which recognize creative excellence... Crosby Marketing Communications is named a 2026 Google Premier Partner in recognition of its digital advertising performance... The Brand Guild co-CEOs and founders Barbara Martin and Jayne Sandman are named to the Inc. Female Founders 500.
New York Women in Communications names the honorees for its 2026 Matrix Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement and women who exemplify exceptional leadership... Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International held its annual Adrian Awards Celebration February 18 at the New York Marriott Marquis... The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management announces the winners of its World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2025. 
French/West/Vaughan was honored as one of the Top Agencies of the Year in the Midsize Agencies category during Ragan’s 2025 PR Daily Awards and Top Agencies Awards program... Mason SVP, public relations Derek Beere is named the 2025 Practitioner of the Year by the PRSA’s Greater Connecticut Chapter... The Communications Group’s Women In Industry Podcast (WIN) won Best Business Podcast at the 2025 ARKAST Awards, the biggest podcasting event in Arkansas.
TrizCom Public Relations receives the 2025 PRSA Dallas Pegasus Award Best of Show and the Pegasus Award for Events and Observances for its work on the Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas/Fort Worth Grand Opening... Violet PR is recognized with two Pyramid Awards from PRSA's New Jersey Chapter... LDWW founding partner and president Ken Luce is named PR Professional of the Year by PRSA/Dallas.
