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Washington Women in Public Relations announces the finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. The ELAs recognize outstanding professionals (ages 25–35) who are making a remarkable impact early in their PR careers. The 23 finalists are grouped into the following categories, Small/Boutique Agency, Mid-Size Agency, Large/Global Agency, Government, Non-Profit, Corporate, and Trade Association. One winner from each category will be revealed on Thursday, June 25 from 6-8PM at the AT&T Forum, 601 New Jersey Avenue NW in Washington, DC. Julia Krieger, head of U.S. public affairs at Coinbase, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s event. “The emerging Leaders Awards continues to lift up DC’s brightest young PR professionals who are redefining excellence and shaping the future of our industry. We look forward to toasting to the 23 finalists and celebrating their incredible accomplishments.”
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The Hispanic Public Relations Association opens submissions for its 2026 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards, a national program honoring excellence in multicultural communications, The awards honor leaders and journalists who use their platform, influence and voice, to showcase the power of Latino-led storytelling. In addition to documenting work that is shaping the communications field, the BRAVO! Awards create visibility for culture-led campaigns, and funds scholarships for emerging talent. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $41,000 in scholarships to 13 recipients. New for 2026, every eligible category submission will automatically be considered for Campaign of the Year. The top-scoring campaign across award categories will receive the honor. Entrants do not need a separate entry or added fee. HPRA will announce winners during the annual ¡BRAVO! Awards program in November. “Latino communities are driving the future of the nation’s growth, and our industry has a responsibility to meet that force with respect, discipline, and creativity,” said HPRA National President Sonia V. Diaz.
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Clearpoint Agency, which has offices in San Diego and Boston, received gold and bronze honors in the public relations category at the American Marketing Association San Diego’s 2026 Sandie Awards on May 21. The agency received gold for its public relations and earned media campaign for Curebound’s 2025 Concert for Cures featuring Elton John. Curebound is a philanthropic organization that raises funds to accelerate cancer research into clinical cures. The bronze award was for Clearpoint’s work with long-term client OptionMetrics, a company that provides historical options data and analytics. The entries were evaluated by AMA members from chapters outside San Diego with no affiliation to the nominated organizations, agencies, campaigns or projects. “At a moment when federal research funding faces pressure, supporting science with the power to save lives has never been more important, and Clearpoint's work is helping us do exactly that,” said Curebound CEO Robin Toft.
Inez Kaiser, who was the first African American woman to run her own public relations firm serving national clients, will be honored as the inaugural recipient of the Page Catalyst Award at the 2026 Page Annual Conference, September 27–29 at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.
Avoq received a National Gold ADDY in Branded Content & Entertainment for Online/Interactive, at the American Advertising Federation’s 2026 ADMERICA Conference on May 29... LaVoie Strategic Communications Group takes home Bronze Bell Ringer Award in the Government/Public Affairs category from the Publicity Club of New England... Crosby Marketing Communications presents its 2026 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship to Deniela Penate, who recently graduated from Old Mill High School in Millersville, MD... BoardroomPR is named to the South Florida Business Journal’s list of the Top 25 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in South Florida.
Crosby Marketing Communications won eight Telly Awards, which were announced on May 19. The awards, which cover video and television across all screens, were chosen from nearly 14,000 entries submitted by creators, brands and production companies spanning 55 countries... French/West/Vaughan was recognized at the Telly Awards for its work on Pendleton Whisky’s “Palette of the West” video series... Yulu Public Relations has received a Gold Davos Communications Award from the World Communications Forum Association for its collaboration with Audible on the Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle.
The Public Relations Society of America awards the 2026 Best of Silver Anvils Award to the American Academy of Pediatrics for its Vaccine Confidence campaign... Laughlin Constable Public Relations was recognized as a Silver Anvil Award Finalist by PRSA for its campaign for the grand opening of PENN Entertainment and Hollywood Casino’s $185 million entertainment destination in Joliet, IL... BridgeView Marketing is cited by the Hermes Creative Awards and the Communicator Awards.
New York Women in Communications will hold the 56th annual Matrix Awards ceremony on May 19 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.
