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Co-Winner: Claire Koeneman President of MWW Group’s Financial Relations Board Claire Koeneman’s ability to analyze macro-economic trends months and even years in advance has helped both clients and her charges prepare for bull and bear markets alike.… Continued

Andy Polansky, President, Weber Shandwick In rising from the ranks of local journalist to the leader of one of the most influential PR agencies in the world, Andy Polansky has consistently exhibited personal traits that… Continued

Brad Carmony Director of Brand Public Relations, Homewoods Suites by Hilton In the hospitality industry, where many ideas have been recycled from a long history of corporate marketing tactics, Brad Carmony shines as an energetic… Continued

Laura Clementi Senior Associate, Carmichael Lynch Spong After graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota, Laura Clementi joined Carmichael Lynch Spong as an intern. She received a promotion in less than two years and… Continued

Winner: Jann Yogman Director of Event Coordination, North 6th Agency You could call Jann Yogman the life of the party—New Year’s parties, that is. Looking to pair technology and nightlife in a one-of-a-kind experience, in 2009… Continued

Jay M. Jaffe, President & CEO, Jaffe PR Jay Jaffe is a visionary and a leader with a keen ability to identify industry trends before they even begin. His company, Jaffe PR, specializes in public… Continued

Cassie Bryan Publicist, Turner Broadcasting System From event coverage to convention appearances to set visits to press junkets, Cassie Bryan handles all the demands that go along with being the face of Turner PR in… Continued

Amy Burke Friedman Vice President, Profiles Inc. Since joining Profiles in 2003 as a junior account executive, Amy Burke Friedman has risen to vice president of the company. In April 2009 she led the account… Continued

Winner: Mary O’Connell Global Director Digital and PR, The Clorox Company Mary O’Connell’s integrated communications strategy spans all Clorox products—from Clorox Liquid Bleach to Brita Water Filters to the Hidden Valley Ranch brand. Her tenure there… Continued

Lou Rena Hammond, Chairman/Founder, Lou Hammond & Associates Lou Rena Hammond has transformed a three-employee, three-client company into an award-winning, independent marketing communications agency with 40 employees and more than 40 prestigious travel, home decor,… Continued