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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PRSA-NY Big Apple 15 Under 35 Awards Open for Nominations
Top communications professionals under the age of 35 to be honored at the 2025 Big Apple Awards on September 18, 2025. In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of 15 Under 35, one winner will receive special recognition for championing data and AI, with support from this year's sponsor, PRophet. NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Relations Society of America's New York Chapter (PRSA-NY) is now accepting submissions for the 15 Under 35 Awards, which recognize the most inspirational and ambitious young industry talent within the New York City Metro Area. The award, now in its 10th year, celebrates individuals who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, high ethical standards, professionalism, maturity, personal success to date and future promise. While qualified applicants do not have to be PRSA or PRSA-NY members, they are expected to demonstrate service to the public relations/communications industry and the community at large, and should be: Engaged in personal continuing education efforts Committed to industry advancement Champions of bettering the communities in which they live and work Adopters of new media and technologies Contributors to thought leadership initiatives such as speaking engagements, alumni activities, published works/writing, etc. The 15 Under 35 Class of 2025, or #15toFollow, will be recognized during the annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards, to be held at Sony Hall on September 18. This year's program theme, Elevate & Evolve: Honoring PR Excellence in a Changing Landscape, recognizes the industry's ability to navigate shifting media dynamics, new platforms and the impact of innovative technology on communications. 'So much of the ingenuity driving positive change in our industry stems from its newest entrants,' said Jade Faugno-Maria, Senior Vice President at Dukas Linden Public Relations and Senior Director of this year's 15 Under 35 Awards, who received the honor in 2018. 'We look forward to highlighting the achievements of young professionals who are already making their mark on the industry and watching them shape it for years to come.' The 15 Under 35 Awards are generously sponsored by PRophet, a suite of award-winning AI-powered PR and marketing software and services designed to empower modern communicators. This year, for the first time, one 15 Under 35 winner will be chosen to receive the PRophet Emerging Communications Engineer Award in recognition for exceptional use of AI to improve brand performance for their employer and/or clients. This award celebrates an individual who is not only embracing innovation but actively engineering it—leveraging data, artificial intelligence and predictive tools to deliver measurable impact. From transforming media intelligence to enhancing stakeholder engagement, the recipient will exemplify the next generation of communications leadership: analytical, agile and tech-forward. 'As AI re-casts the DNA of our economy, our industry and our roles, future leaders need to adapt to new skills and adopt new technologies. This addition to the 15 Under 35 Awards will recognize a bold, innovative and inventive young professional who is actively championing and deploying data and AI solutions to improve performance—from stakeholder engagement to media intelligence and analytics,' said Aaron Kwittken, CEO and Founder of PRophet, and past President of PRSA-NY. Nominations for the 2025 PRSA-NY 15 Under 35 Awards can be submitted now until July 6 here: All 15 winners will receive one year of complementary PRSA-NY membership. PRSA-NY is grateful for the support of its members and the broader PR community, including sponsors 360PR+, Burson, Edelman, Gregory FCA, Hill & Knowlton, Hunter, Notified, PRMuseum, The Stevens Group, and PRophet, the exclusive sponsor of the 15 Under 35 Awards. To learn more about the Big Apple Awards or volunteer at the event, please visit or contact fays@ Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here or contact Sponsorship Chair Stephanie Jo Peksen at SUBMISSION PERIOD AND PRICING Nominations will be accepted between May 19, 2025 and July 6, 2025. Only complete submissions will be considered. The submission fee is $35 per entry. Organizations may submit multiple eligible candidates, and self-nominations will be accepted. Please find more information about criteria here. JUDGING Nominations will be reviewed and scored by senior-level PR professionals who dedicate their time to identifying and awarding the top candidates submitted. The judging panel is comprised of agency and in-house professionals representing a wide range of disciplines and expertise. Every effort is made to ensure nominees remain anonymous during the judging process, and special care is taken to ensure that all judges remain objective and impartial and are not assigned to review nominations that create a conflict of interest. About PRSA-NY The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is the best-established, most substantial and most influential group of public relations professionals in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, PRSA-NY offers to its members top-level career development and education, networking, mentoring and award programs. PRSA-NY serves communications decision-makers at agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions. For more information about PRSA-NY, go to About PRophet PRophet is a comms tech suite of AI-powered SaaS tools and services designed to empower modern communicators. Purpose-built for PR and marketing professionals, PRophet harnesses predictive, cognitive and generative AI to help users discover, target and engage with high-authority journalists and leading influencers. The platform includes a media relations solution that creates and tests content to predict journalist interest and sentiment; an influencer marketing solution, which combines influencer discovery, analytics, brand safety and tracking technologies to inform and manage campaigns with precision; and the largest suite of global media, market intelligence and social listening tools to deliver unmatched insights and analysis. PRophet was awarded PRovoke Media's Innovation SABRE in 2023-2025, a 2024 Webby Award, and was included in PR News' 2024 Tech Hotlist. PRophet is headquartered in New York City with offices in Washington, D.C., London, Cologne, Berlin, Zurich, São Paulo and Shanghai and is part of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC), a suite of data-driven SaaS solutions built for the modern marketer. Visit to learn more. CONTACT: Contacts Ken Kerrigan, APR President, PRSA-NY kenkerriganapr@ Jade Faugno-Maria Senior Director, 15 Under 35, PRSA-NY jadefaugno@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leading PR Professionals to Be Honored at the Big Apple Awards at Sony Hall on September 18
Campaign submissions are open through May 28, and 15 Under 35 individual award submissions open on May 19 NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in the public relations industry will gather at Sony Hall, in the center of New York City's vibrant theatre district, on the evening of Thursday, September 18 to celebrate the 38th Annual Big Apple Awards. This year's event, themed 'Elevate & Evolve: Honoring PR Excellence in a Changing Landscape,' will spotlight the trailblazers who are redefining what success looks like in an industry constantly shaped by innovation and disruption. A venue that embodies what it means to elevate and evolve, Sony Hall combines old New York glamour and art deco design with state-of-the-art art audio, visual and production technology to bring a one-of-a-kind experience for this year's awards gala. Tri-state PR professionals still have the chance to submit their work for the chance to be recognized. Entries will be accepted until May 28, 2025 at See information on pricing and entry requirements here. Nominations for the PRSA-NY 15 Under 35 Awards, which recognize the most inspirational and ambitious young industry talent within the New York City Metro Area, will be open from Monday, May 19 through Sunday, July 6, with details to be announced on May 19. 'This year's event is bringing in the best of the best—industry veterans, up-and-coming professionals and top-of-the-line work—all with Sony Hall as the perfect backdrop of atmosphere and innovation to elevate the evening,' said Ken Kerrigan, President of PRSA-NY. 'From embracing digital transformations and leveraging emerging platforms to navigating challenges with agility, honorees will be those who have not only kept pace with change—but led the way.' PRSA-NY is grateful for the support of its members and the broader PR community, including sponsors Hunter, Edelman, 360PR+, The Stevens Group, The Museum of Public Relations, Notified and the official sponsor for the 15 Under 35 Awards, PRophet. More details, including tickets for purchase, shortlist announcements, individual award recipients and special honorees will be released in the coming weeks. To learn more about the Big Apple Awards or volunteer for the event, please visit or contact fays@ For sponsorship opportunities, please see here. ABOUT THE BIG APPLE AWARDSThe New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America established the Big Apple Awards program in 1988 to encourage excellence in public relations. The program has evolved to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry and continues to celebrate the exciting and innovative successes of talented professionals working in the heart of the communications universe. Today, a Big Apple Award is recognized as one of the highest honors bestowed in public relations. ABOUT PRSA-NYThe New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is the best-established, most substantial and most influential group of public relations professionals in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, PRSA-NY offers to its members top-level career development and education, networking, mentoring and award programs. PRSA-NY serves communications decision-makers at agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions. For more information about PRSA-NY, go to This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual. CONTACT: Contact: Ken Kerrigan, APR kenkerriganapr@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PRSA-NY 2025 Big Apple Awards Open for Entries
NEW YORK, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Relations Society of America's New York Chapter (PRSA-NY) is now accepting submissions for the 38 th Annual Big Apple Awards, celebrating excellence in communications across the New York metro area. PR professionals, agencies and in-house teams can submit their best campaigns starting today, with early bird discount entry fees available through April 18, 2025. Entries will be accepted until May 11, 2025 at This year's theme, Elevate & Evolve: Honoring PR Excellence in a Changing Landscape, recognizes the industry's ability to navigate shifting media dynamics, new platforms and the impact of innovative technology, like AI, on communications. The awards will spotlight the professionals and campaigns by teams here in New York that have set new benchmarks for creativity, strategy and measurable impact. The annual awards gala will be held in person this September, with details to be announced soon. 'New York City is the world's communications capitol and the Big Apple awards are designed to celebrate the excellent work that professionals in the city do for their clients everyday,' said Ken Kerrigan, APR, President of PRSA-NY. 'From healthcare to professional services to consumer activations, these professionals work tirelessly to elevate public discourse on the issues that matter most, while consistently seeking to evolve how we communicate across both traditional and emerging media channels.' SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND PRICING Entrants can submit campaigns in up to three categories, with savings offered for multiple nominations and an additional 15% early bird discount (code: EARLYBIRD2025) available through April 18. Regular deadline and pricing are as follows: Final Deadline – Sunday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EDT Member 1 Entry: $575 2 Entries: $925 3 Entries: $1,225 Non-Member 1 Entry: $625 2 Entries: $975 3 Entries: $1,275 'The Big Apple Awards will spotlight PR professionals that have risen to the occasion to create innovative campaigns that cut through the clutter,' said Megan Miller, Co-Chair of the PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards. 'Our sponsors and participants are consistently at the forefront of these evolving platforms, embracing challenges and changes to stay ahead, and these achievements deserve to be celebrated at this year's gala that will be a night to remember.' PRSA-NY is grateful for the support of its members and the broader PR community including sponsors Hunter, Edelman, The Stevens Group, The Museum of Public Relations and Notified. To learn more about Big Apple Awards or to volunteer for the event, please visit or contact [email protected]. For sponsorship opportunities, please see here. Nominations for the PRSA-NY 15 Under 35 Awards, which recognize the most inspirational and ambitious young industry talent within the New York City Metro Area, will open later this spring, with generous support from this year's official sponsor, PRophet. JUDGING The awards are read and scored by senior-level PR professionals who dedicate their time to identifying and awarding the best work submitted. The judging panel is comprised of experienced, senior-level PR professionals representing a wide range of disciplines and expertise. Groups of senior professionals judge every Big Apple Award entry objectively. Special care is taken to assure that all judges remain impartial and are not assigned to review nominations that create a conflict of interest. PRSA-NY provides the judges with a consistent set of criteria and score sheets, along with training on our standards and best practices. Judges must have at least five years of PR experience. Submit your nomination to judge here: ABOUT PRSA-NY The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is the best-established, most substantial and most influential group of public relations professionals in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, PRSA-NY offers to its members top-level career development and education, networking, mentoring and award programs. PRSA-NY serves communications decision-makers at agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions. For more information about PRSA-NY, go to Contact:
