Archive: December 2013

Winner:  Greg Swan, Senior Vice President, Brand Innovation and Digital Strategy, Weber Shandwick Greg Swan is one of the main forces behind “Army Strong Stories,” recognized as an industry best-practice social media PR program that… Continued

Meghan O’Kelly Corporate Relations Division Manager, Midwest Region,  Allstate Insurance Company Meghan O’Kelly plays a critical role in driving Allstate’s positive reputation in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. She leads external communications, including driving proactive, reactive… Continued

Joel Payne, Senior Director, Qorvis Communications Smart, strategic, hard working and leader are just a few ways to describe Joel Payne. As a senior director at Qorvis Communications, Payne is a true leader in the… Continued

Winner: Marilyn Fancher, Chief Creative Officer, APCO Worldwide Successfully positioning one of the world’s most renowned candy brands as a promoter of healthy living is the kind of challenge that makes Marilyn Fancher the Brand… Continued

Javier Moreno, Manager, Corporate Communications, Toyota Motor North America Javier Moreno is an important contributor to Toyota’s U.S. public relations team, with a track record of excellence that has led to him becoming the youngest… Continued

Stephanie Manas, Communications Specialist/Senior Account Executive, Ogilvy Curious. Fun. Smart. Inspiring. These characteristics describe the employees and creative culture instilled in the Ogilvy Group by founder David Ogilvy, and in particular, one of Ogilvy PR’s… Continued

Cynthia Saw, Public Relations Manager, Check Point Software Technologies Cynthia Saw leads enterprise PR in the Americas, worldwide consumer PR and analyst relations for Check Point. Saw is committed to showcasing Check Point’s leadership in… Continued

Vicki Voelker Bristol, Communications Strategist/ Social Media Specialist, Gambel Communications Vicki Voelker Bristol has a zest for life and public relations. Her personality only enhances her work and adds energy to all that she produces.… Continued

Susanna Hughes, Director, London Office, Allison+Partners Susanna Hughes opened the London office of Allison+Partners—the company’s first international location— as a director in 2011. Before arriving in London, Hughes worked for Allison+Partners in San Francisco, and… Continued

Winner: Chris Hook, Director of Enthusiast and Component PR, Social Media and Product Reviews, AMD At the beginning of 2013, Chris Hook inherited a portfolio in turmoil, a team of zero, and a mission to… Continued