THE PR NET ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEXT GEN AWARDS CHAMPIONING THE NEW THINKERS, INNOVATORS, AND GROUNDBREAKERS IN COMMUNICATIONS
New York, NY | December 06, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
The PR Net is pleased to announce the ‘The PR Net Next Gen Awards’, a new annual international awards program that celebrates agency excellence, championing the new thinkers, innovators, and groundbreakers across the field of PR, who are shaping the bright future of the communications industry.
‘The PR Net Next Gen Awards’ sets forth to recognize the next generation of global PR agencies that foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and creativity through sharp and impactful communications campaigns, innovative client portfolios, and new methodologies of business management. The awards will celebrate these agencies’ achievements, compiling a definitive list of younger agencies changing the game.
The PR Net founder Lisa Smith explains the creation of these new awards: “From running ‘The PR Net 100’, the awards celebrating the leading 100 PR agencies across sectors, it became clear that a broad pool of exceptional younger talent has emerged. This group presents fresh thinking and is responsible for ushering in new ways of working and operating, and with a talent pool so varied and vast, we’re excited to present a stand-alone platform to have their success accoladed”.
Submissions open on December 6th, 2022, and eligible agencies will have been in business for up to 8 years, as the program’s aim is to highlight newer companies in the industry.
Entries will be assessed by a committee of highly esteemed industry leaders who will review entries against the criteria of innovation, creative thinking, business acumen, and growth. Up for grabs will be ‘Next Gen Agency of the Year’ and other category and campaign awards.
The 2023 Next Gen Awards Judging Committee is comprised of:
James LaForce, CEO, LaForce
Steph Lund, CEO, North America, M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment
Celia Jones, Global Director of Marketing Communications, FINN Partners
Michele Thomas, Co-Founder and President, Azione PR
Candace (Candy) Peterson, Global Managing Director Brand Marketing, SVP, FleishmanHillard
Janna Pea, Executive Vice President, BerlinRosen
Nicole Schoenberg, Senior Vice President, Communications, Saks Fifth Avenue
Further judges are to be announced soon.
‘The PR Next Net Gen’ honorees will be revealed in March 2023 and celebrated at a gala event held in New York City. For submissions, queries, questions, or help, please reach out to nextgen@theprnet.com.
ABOUT THE PR NET: The PR Net is the premier global network for marketing and communications professionals. It is a modern take on the classic networking club and an "industry insider favorite” for executives looking for a central platform for industry intelligence and connections. Founded by industry veteran Lisa Smith in 2015, The PR Net consists of online content that reads like a magazine, member-only services, and highly sought-after digital and in-person member events. www.theprnet.com
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