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Jul 25, 2022

WPP/The Pharm This year’s program will focus on themes of courage, community, and change, paying homage to the evolving global business and cultural landscape that has catalyzed PR professionals to positively impact society. The awards will also celebrate PRSA-NY’s 75th Anniversary and include memorabilia from the chapter’s past and present to educate and engage attendees throughout the evening. For the first time in recent years, the Big Apple Awards will also have honorary co-chairs, composed of esteemed industry leaders from across the public relations industry. The honorary-co chairs will help PRSA-NY amplify the awards to the industry-at-large and engage key stakeholders to participate in the evening. This year’s honorary co-chairs are the following:  Grace Leong, CEO, HUNTER Kate Ryan, US Managing Director, Diffusion PR Helen Shelton, Global Chief Diversity Officer, FINN Partners Patrice Tanaka, Chief Joy Officer, Joyful Planet, LLC “We are proud to have these notable individuals serve as honorary co-chairs of the Big Apple Awards in September,” said Aaron Kwittken, President, PRSA-NY. “This year, we celebrate the incredible work of our members and PRSA-NY’s 75th anniversary. For the last seven decades, we have been at the forefront of public relations in the Greater New York City Area, and we look forward to honoring PRSA-NY’s past and embracing the chapter’s future.” Following a hybrid approach in 2021, this year’s Big Apple Awards will be in-person to fully engage PRSA-NY members, supporters, and stakeholders. The chapter will safely commemorate the evening while adhering to all local and federal COVID-19 guidelines. Additional details will be provided at a later date. “In September, practitioners and industry leaders will come together for one of the biggest nights in our profession. PRSA-NY is honored to convene like-minded individuals and celebrate their hard work and breakthrough campaigns,” said Fay Shapiro, Senior Director of PRSA-NY’s Big Apple Awards. "This year, our theme focuses on courage, community, and change -- the three pillars where we have seen PR professionals make a significant impact for the clients and communities they serve each day.” Tickets are now on sale for $350 for PRSA members, $400 for non-members, and $2,900 for a table. For more information and to purchase your ticket(s) for the Big Apple Awards, please visit the PRSA-NY website at www.prsany.org/page/BigAppleAwards2022. The complete shortlist for the Big Apple Awards can be viewed below: REPUTATION & BRAND MANAGEMENT GROUP Meet Haddie – An Ultra Rare Cotton Candy Lobster Allison+Partners Carmichael Lynch Relate Carmichael Lynch Relate Coyne Public Relations WPP/The Pharm DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING GROUP SPOTLIGHT: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, SPOTLIGHT: Mental Health & Wellness, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace, Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace, The Ally Award. The Board Challenge + Global Gateway Advisors: Accelerating Increased Representation for Black Leaders in the Corporate Boardroom Global Gateway Advisors The TASC Group MEDIA RELATIONS & CONTENT MARKETING GROUP Spotlight Categories: Executive Social Media, Video, Blogs or Microsite, Podcasts, Experiential Marketing, Media Relations, Research, Polling & Analytics; The Next Big Tech Thing in Tech. Tommee Tippee Spills The Milk On The Raw Realities Of Parenthood 360PR+ Sanofi B&G Foods with Gillian Small PR TRUE SUMMER with JBL Syneos Health About PRSA-NY For 75 years, the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is one of the oldest, largest, and most prominent public relations Chapters in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, it offers top-level professional development, networking, mentoring, and awards. PRSA-NY serves communications professionals in agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government, as well as independent practitioners. For more information about PRSA-NY’s  upcoming events ,  mentorship program ,  jobs boards ,  volunteer opportunities , and  membership details , go to  prsany.org . Contact: sabrina.browne@bcw-global.com  or +1 646 389 2620 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3c6ef53d-1226-4e7d-8416-34ce3190ee12 PRSA-NY 2022 Big Apple Awards Shortlist PRSA-NY 2022 Big Apple Awards Shortlist