PRSA-NY to Celebrate Industry’s Brightest Stars at 2024 Big Apple Awards and 15 Under 35 Honors
The Public Relations Society of America’s New York chapter (PRSA-NY) will recognize both seasoned professionals and emerging talent at this year’s Big Apple Awards. In addition to honoring excellence in public relations across the New York area, the event will celebrate the 2024 class of 15 Under 35 winners, highlighting the next generation of industry leaders. The Big Apple Awards luncheon is a key event in the PR community, spotlighting outstanding achievements and innovation.
Now in its eighth year, the 15 Under 35 Awards, presented by PRophet, showcase rising stars in the public relations field. PRophet, an AI-powered suite of communications technology tools, helps modern communicators work more efficiently by enabling authentic connections with high-authority journalists and influencers.
The 15 Under 35 honorees represent a diverse group of emerging leaders who are driving innovation and creativity across some of the top agencies in the industry. Their work spans crisis management, consumer engagement, and corporate communications, reflecting a wide range of skills essential to modern public relations. This year’s honorees are:
Eva Murphy Ryan, Allison Worldwide
Patience Fairbrother, Development Counsellors International
James Seaton, Edelman
Stephanie Sabath, Edelman
Blake Bellucci, Finn Partners
Jane Flanagan, GCI Health
Logan Leavitt, HUNTER
Katie Garcia, Logos Institute for Crisis Management and Executive Leadership
Sianna Peal, Milk & Honey PR
Imogen Blackburn, MMC
Kylee Siaw, Momentum Communications Group
Yoni Aguilar, Padilla
McKenzie Naylor, Ruder Finn
Kayleigh Jones, SourceCode Communications
Fatima Sall, Zeno Group
By recognizing these young professionals, PRSA-NY emphasizes the importance of nurturing new talent to ensure the future of the communications field remains dynamic and forward-thinking. winners have made notable contributions to the industry, demonstrating leadership and innovation in their respective roles. Both the Big Apple Awards and 15 Under 35 honors underscore the value of collaboration and mentorship in shaping the future of public relations.
