Striker Award (Young PR Professional of the Year)
The Striker Award recognizes a public relations or communications practitioner who has demonstrated a love of the field, a dedication to their career and a superior work ethic. The award is given to a working New England public relations or communications professional who has excelled in the PR and communications industry in a very short period of time and has surpassed other newcomers in the organization and in the field. The winner must demonstrate excellence in public relations strategy and tactics, handling clients and staff, creativity, PR program implementation and results documentation, as well as superior written and interpersonal communication skills and professionalism.
Eligibility
- Candidates must have completed their first year of full-time public relations employment no earlier than 2021 (having been in the PR industry for three years or less)
- Candidates must have successfully completed specified goals within a corporate communications department or agency
- Candidates must be employed in New England as of application deadline time
- Candidates may not be a current member of the PR Club Board of Directors
Application process
1 page with a headshot of the nominee, how long they have worked at the workplace, and their accomplishments/why they deserve the award
Nomination by supervisor, peer, client or member of the media
Nomination must include why they deserve to win the award, including significant achievements, a demonstrated love of the field, dedication to their career, and a superior work ethic
Entry fee: Free for PR Club members; $50 for non-members
Nomination deadline: April 18, 2025, by 6 p.m. ET
- Submit nominations and payment (for non-PR Club members) via our online entry system here.
Award recipient will receive
- $200 Check
- Young PR Professional of the Year Plaque