RECOGNIZING THE LEADERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PR & COMMUNICATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 HONOREES!
2026 Honorees
Celebrating the 2026 Top Women in PR & Communications
The PRNEWS Top Women in PR & Communications Awards proudly recognize the outstanding leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of communications. From rising stars and entrepreneurs to agency leaders and in-house innovators, this year's honorees represent the creativity, strategic vision and leadership driving meaningful impact across organizations, industries and communities.
On June 4, these remarkable women were celebrated at the inaugural PRNEWS + Chief Marketer Top Women Awards Celebration in New York City. For the first time, the Top Women in PR & Communications and Top Women in Marketing communities came together for a shared afternoon of recognition, networking and inspiration. More than 200 honorees, colleagues and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the women advancing communications, marketing and media while marking the launch of the Top Women Network—a new initiative designed to unite, elevate and connect women across industries through recognition, community and year-round engagement.
We are proud to celebrate the 2026 Top Women in PR & Communications and the lasting impact they continue to make across the profession.
Agency Account Accelerators
Kate Achille
The Devon GroupSaxonee Arreaga
Zilker MediaKathryn Chappell
FleishmanHillardCatherine Turco King
AvoqHelen McCarthy Malkus
MC2Maggie Philbin
VSC PRMelissa Rosenfield
IFP CommunicationsMolly Wiley
DDC Public AffairsBusiness Entrepreneurs
Megan Baker
The Baker AgencySarah Brown
Brighton MediaFilomena Fanelli
Impact PR & CommunicationsJenna Guarneri
JMG Public RelationsHeather Holmes
Publicity For GoodKilee Hughes
Six One AgencyFiona Hutton
Fiona Hutton & AssociatesArgentina James
HillDayKat Jones
MotivColeen King
King MediaJuliette Levy
Juliette GroupLaura Liotta
Sam Brown, LLCSteph Lund
MSQ Sport + EntertainmentValerie Martinez
VMA CommunicationsLisa Ann Pinkerton
Technica CommunicationsMegan Redzia
3E Public RelationsElexis Schroder
SchroderHaus Marketing CommunicationsMargy Sweeney
AkreteChange-Makers
Tina Beaty
SHRMAshley Bond
UpSpringLaura Brusca
ForbesJennifer Simpson Carr
Furia Rubel CommunicationsMegan Carrico
Indianapolis Airport AuthorityMarissa Cohnen
The Trevor ProjectSamantha Devine
The Consultancy PRChloe Arambel Farraj
The Brand AgencyShira Fine
Bryson GilletteKristina Helb
Sotheby's International RealtyJennifer Hinchey
LaForceEJ Kim
FleishmanHillardRebecca Kim
The TASC GroupHeidi Krupp
KruppAmanda Peterson Martin
GAVINJodi Olson
X, The Moonshot FactoryNicole Paleologus
Next PRCarly Rickards
Juliette GroupKate Ryan
DiffusionRachel Spielman
Ruder FinnTracy St.Pierre
NBCUniversalLaura Taylor
Silverline CommunicationsTaylor Webster
METROAli Winkle
Just Drive MediaIn-House Innovators
Alyssa Bernstein
TelevisaUnivisionYolanda Brignoni
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS FoundationDenisa Caldova
DAYTRIPKaylee Dugan
QVC GroupNatalie Fortier
SailGPLisa Horton
David's BridalDeborah Hyman
Wells FargoClarissa Jones
Advantum HealthLibby Leahy
X, The Moonshot FactorySarah Reckard, MBA
ResideoMindy Mew-Palmer
Vyve BroadbandNell Reed
ChevronBrittany Straughn
ManulifeKatie Thomas
Nationwide Children's Hospital/The Kids Mental Health FoundationIndustry Champions
Nancy Behrman
Behrman Cesa CommunicationsJoanna Campbell
EvolveMKDElizabeth Edwards
Volume PRLisa Van Hook
The Communications GroupDini von Mueffling
Dini von Mueffling CommunicationsMichele Murray
KetchumGalina Pauncheva
d:istinktAshley Schulte
Connect2 CommunicationsProduct & Program Launch Visionaries
Courtney Klopfer
CitiKayla Lee
Autumn CommunicationsMary Beth Levin
USPSKristi Piehl
Media MinefieldStephanie A. Wilken
AflacRevenue Growth Drivers
Andrea Nirsimloo
MSQ Sport + EntertainmentRachel Scoggins Taylor
Tony Fay Public RelationsAlexa West
Aspectus GroupRising Stars
Alana Abramson
KARVEmily Achler
GreentargetElizabeth Brown
PrecisionKatherine Bukowski
Narrative StrategiesHelen Comiska
IdentityMelissa Rubbelke Corbin
GregoryTehya Frank
KARVSydney Gold
SKDKAshley Grund
Gladstone Place PartnersLizzie Haarsgaard
Zeno GroupRhien Hare
Stellate CommunicationsKamryn Heath
Tiny Mighty CommunicationsHaley Kinney
Horowitz AgencyStella Kustra
DDC Public AffairsRaychel Lean
Reputation InkErin Louet
Pac/West StrategiesFabiana Rosa
Sherlock CommunicationsLexie Sparrow
Mona CreativeZazni Swope-Becker
Narrative StrategiesBrooke Tanner
VestedAlexandra Torre
intersection The AgencySarah Zegart
C-StrategiesTeam Leadership Trailblazers
Elizabeth Berry
Narrative StrategiesCourtney Callaghan
U.S. NavyGianna Cesa
Behrman Cesa CommunicationsNancy Cuocci
BPCMKathryn DeVito
FTI ConsultingIsabella Morreale
SolCommsCorinna Purtill
Moxie Communications GroupDanielle Triano
Autumn CommunicationsStephanie Wallace
Nebo Agency📸 Relive the Moments
INTRODUCING THE TOP WOMEN NETWORK
The PRNEWS Top Women in PR & Communications Award is part of the newly launched Top Women Network—a year-round, cross-industry community uniting leaders across communications, marketing, media and ad tech. Honorees gain exclusive access to curated events, thought leadership, and opportunities to rise together.
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