CELEBRATING THE 75 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN PR

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 HONOREES!

On October 8 in New York, the industry was introduced live to this year’s PR People of the Year—2024’s most innovative and inspiring comms professionals. From Lockheed Martin, Bank of America and Subway to Zumba, Ruder Finn, OKCupid, TIME, USPS and many more, we celebrated the most impactful creatives, bosses, rising stars and more.

Produced at the incredible Lighthouse overlooking the Hudson, PR People of the Year is a part of the Platinum Awards Gala—dubbed the “Biggest Night in PR” and honoring the biggest brands and best agencies. Congratulations to all of our 2024 honorees!

Meet the Honorees

The Agency CEOs

Innovative agency leaders who are driving indelible progress and growth for their firms—and the industry.

The Agency Innovators

Agency pros who have helped their firm grow in client base and/or revenue, expanded the scope of the agency's offerings, or spearheaded winning campaign(s) on behalf of a client.

The Brand Reputation Mavens

Communicators who have worked around the clock to build, protect or restore an organization’s reputation.

The Chief Communicators

Impressive in-house CCOs who not only advance their organization’s corporate reputation but also fight for their department’s seat at the table.

The Crisis Managers

Standout communicators who have led overall communications efforts during a crisis, have proven their ability to protect an organization's reputation and stay on message during a crisis.

The CSR & ESG Trailblazers

The Data & Measurement Game-Changers

The innovative minds going above and beyond to prove PR’s performance and its impact on business objectives.

The DEI Champions

Professionals who have taken an active role in fostering a work environment of opportunity, equality, inclusivity and empowerment for all.

The Digital PR Disruptors

The standout communicators who are innovating across multiple digital platforms to drive brand awareness, extend reach and increase their organization’s online presence.

The Educators

PR specialists who have established themselves as highly sought-after trainers or teachers.

The Media Relations Titans

Communicators who have worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with journalists and influencers through all channels, including social networks, or succeeded at repositioning a brand through media outreach.

The Mentors

Extraordinary leaders who guide and motivate those around them, and who had an outsized impact on the careers of their colleagues.

The New Entrepreneurs on the Block

PR dynamos who have launched an agency within the last 18 months and continue to work tirelessly toward their success.

The Nonprofit PR Innovators

Communicators whose efforts led to increased donations or membership, or secured major media coverage, resulting in increased awareness, for a nonprofit organization, association, government entity, or university.

The Public Affairs Leaders

PR pros who work tirelessly to influence and educate the public about social, economic, governmental and other issues.

The Ones to Watch

Superstars on the rise, making their mark on the industry, even at the early stages of their careers with fewer than 7 years in the industry.

Contact Us

Submission Questions

For questions regarding entry submissions, please contact:

Mary-Lou French
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Meet the Honorees

The Agency CEOs

Kathy Bloomgarden

Tony Fay

Rick French

Philip A. Nardone, Jr.

Kristi Piehl

Curtis Sparrer

Lori Teranishi

Mark Truax

The Agency Innovators

Matt Graffeo

Michael Griebe

Robert Lee

Dan Lowden

Greg Mondshein

Tejas Totade

The Brand Reputation Mavens

Lorri Christou

Ashlee Davidson

Rebecca Dorfman

Lauren Gongora

The Chief Communicators

Jeff DeMarrais

John Hallock

Scott D. Howat

Laurie Kelly

Dave Sholler

The Crisis Managers

Michael Crittenden

Jamie Diaferia

Pamela Greenwalt

Eliot Hoff

Payal Patel

Drew Piers

The CSR & ESG Trailblazers

Tish Van Dyke

Melanie Fatouros-Richardson

Megan Krause

Una Pulizzi

The Data & Measurement Game-Changers

Alex Christian

Ashley Klaus

Kristen Stippich

The DEI Champions

Carmella Glover

Stephen Macias

The Digital PR Disruptors

Anhchi Ha

Chris Nation

Andrea Ryan

The Educators

Matisse Hamel-Nelis

Lawrence J. Parnell

Keri Toomey

The Media Relations Titans

Shari Ajayi

Betsy Dixon

Michael Kaye

Jessica Oppenheim

Nathalie Rubin

Kiasia Truluck

The Mentors

Nikki Lopez

Carrie Makrigiannis

McKenna Miller

Karen Moore

Lauren Musiol

Ashley Pratte Oates

The New Entrepreneurs on the Block

Catharine Montgomery

Bruno Solari

The Nonprofit PR Innovators

Deekay Fox

Angela Roberts

Remmele J. Young

The Public Affairs Leaders

Ben Finzel

Martha Johnson

John LaBombard