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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.
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.
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.
