2023 Practitioner of the Year
Award Nominations
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The prestigious PRSA CT Practitioner of the Year Award honors the achievements of an outstanding Connecticut communications professional.
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PRSA CT launched its annual Practitioner of the Year Award in 2018. To be considered, complete the Nomination Form below by our deadline of Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Judging criteria: The recipient must have, throughout their career, demonstrated that he/she is an outstanding example of excellence in the industry, having helped to deliver meaningful results to improve the connection between his/her employer or client/s and related constituencies. If you have questions, please email admin@prsact.org.
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​Anita Ford Saunders, APR, a seasoned PR professional and owner of AFS Communications, was
honored with our 2022 Practitioner of the Year Award.
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Patrick Dilger, director of Integrated Marketing & Communications at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), was honored with our 2021 Practitioner of the Year Award.
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Mildred McNeill, the nation's first black woman to become a TV news director, was honored with our 2020 Practitioner of the Year Award.
2023 Beacon Award
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This award recognizes a Connecticut executive whose leadership champions robust communications and public relations as a critical element in the success of his or her organization. The 2023 Beacon Award winner will be nominated and selected by the PRSA CT Board of Directors.
