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CommPRO 12/1/25 CommPRO 12/1/25

Big Apple Awards 2026 Aims for Start of a New Era

PRSA NY launches an end-of-year survey to shape a more innovative, future-focused 2026 Big Apple Awards.

CommPRO 11/20/25 CommPRO 11/20/25

Communicators Redefine Humanity in the Age of AI

Inside CommPRO’s Communications Week Town Hall, industry leaders confronted what it means to stay human when machines can speak faster than we can think.

Paul Kontonis 10/2/25 Paul Kontonis 10/2/25

Communications Leaders Push for Truth and Accountability in Storytelling

A candid CommPRO Town Hall in New York challenged executives to move beyond greenwashing, embrace transparency, and anchor messaging in material action.

CommPRO 9/22/25 CommPRO 9/22/25

Big Apple Awards Spotlight Innovation and Leadership in PR

The 2025 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards delivered an inspiring night celebrating creativity, authenticity, and leadership across the communications industry.

CommPRO 9/17/25 CommPRO 9/17/25

Big Apple Awards 2025 Will Showcase a New Era of PR Leadership

The PR industry is preparing for the 2025 Big Apple Awards with top leaders set to take the stage.

CommPRO 8/28/25 CommPRO 8/28/25

TIME’s Sam Jacobs Wins Top Journalism Honor While Redefining Media’s Future

TIME’s Sam Jacobs honored at PRSA-NY’s Big Apple Awards for leading trusted journalism to its largest audience in history.

CommPRO 8/12/25 CommPRO 8/12/25

Prominent Voices from New York News to Lead 2025 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards

CNN’s Brian Stelter and Spectrum News NY1’s Jamie Stelter will lead the 2025 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards, continuing a tradition of connecting New York’s PR and journalism leaders.

CommPRO 7/8/25 CommPRO 7/8/25

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Communications Leaders as PRSA-NY Extends 15 Under 35 Deadline

The next generation of PR leaders is here — and there’s still time to nominate them for PRSA-NY’s 15 Under 35 before the July 11 deadline.

CommPRO 5/20/25 CommPRO 5/20/25

PRSA-NY Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 “15 Under 35” Awards

PRSA-NY opens nominations for its 2025 15 Under 35 Awards, adding a new AI-focused honor to recognize the next generation of PR innovators.

CommPRO 5/19/25 CommPRO 5/19/25

How a $500 Check Sparked a PR Career and a Lesson in Mentorship

One small act of support changed Ken Kerrigan’s career—and shows the lasting impact of mentorship in public relations.

CommPRO 5/16/25 CommPRO 5/16/25

PRSA-NY to Host 38th Annual Big Apple Awards at Sony Hall in September

PRSA-NY’s Big Apple Awards return to Sony Hall this September, celebrating excellence and leadership in New York’s public relations community.

CommPRO 4/28/25 CommPRO 4/28/25

Communications Grads Face a Tough Future Without Business Skills and Real-World Hustle

In a pivotal two-part series, CommPRO captures the most critical advice for 2025 communications grads, starting with why business acumen, relationship-building, and real-world skills matter more than ever.

CommPRO 3/17/25 CommPRO 3/17/25

PRSA-NY Opens Submissions for 38th Annual Big Apple Awards, Honoring Excellence in PR

PRSA-NY has opened submissions for the 38th Annual Big Apple Awards, celebrating PR excellence in the evolving communications landscape with a gala set for September 2025.

Fay Shapiro 7/18/24 Fay Shapiro 7/18/24

Celebrating the PR Industry's Revolutionary Legends on Bastille Day

The PRMuseum’s summer party is a tribute to legendary figures whose contributions have revolutionized the world of communications-all born on Bastille Day.