Professional of the Year

Overview

The PR Professional of the Year Award recognizes a Puget Sound area public relations professional who has best demonstrated professionalism, innovation and involvement in the field of public relations within the past year.

Eligibility

  • Open exclusively to PRSA Puget Sound chapter members currently practicing in the public relations field.
  • The majority of the nominee’s submitted achievements must have occurred during the past year.

Entries

  • Nominations must be submitted by a PRSA Puget Sound chapter member on behalf of a fellow chapter member. (Self-nominations are not accepted.)

Evaluation

  • While heavily weighted toward professional success, judges will also evaluate how the nominee demonstrates a commitment to integrity, ethical practice, and advancing the PR profession through community involvement or service.

Selection

  • A panel of chapter and board members will select the winner. The committee may elect not to present an award if a suitable candidate is not identified.

How to Nominate

  • Complete the online nomination form below.

Deadline

  • All 2026 nominations must be submitted by June 17, 2026.