Rising Star Award

About the Rising Star AWARD

The Rising Star Award is awarded to a young professional with seven or fewer years of experience who has shown great commitment to the profession and community. New in 2025: In addition to PRSA members, this award is now open to PRSSA members, giving outstanding student leaders a chance to be recognized alongside early-career professionals. We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the next generation of PR talent!

Questions? Contact Katie Archer, CCMP, Hill, Lighthouse, Young Committee Chair at [email protected].

Nominate someone for the Rising Star AWARD

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate an individual by visiting the link below.

Nominate Someone for The Rising Star Award

Rising Star AWARD WINNER

2025 Recipient:
Tara O'Malley
Senior Account Executive
Falls & Co

Past Recipients

  • 2024: Allison Sutkowy, Marketing Supervisor Federal Reserve Bank
  • 2023: Christina Lograsso, Marketing and Communications Manager, Stark Enterprises
  • 2022: Robert "Bobby" Batyko, Social Media Manager, University Hospitals
  • 2021: Sydney Stone, MSOD, Senior Communications Specialist; Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
  • 2020 Awards Postponed due to COVID
  • 2018: Rachel Dill, Sweeney

PHOTOS: 2024 HILL, LIGHTHOUSE-DUKE, YOUNG AND RISING STAR AWARDS LUNCHEON