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Congratulations to @LRutherford_66 on the 2025 Betsy Plank Award, our highest recognition. As advisor to Southwest Airlines, Linda’s legacy of leadership and mentorship has helped shape the future leaders of our profession. #PlankCenterPR #BetsyPlankAward

🎉 Congrats to @damondjones, @ProcterGamble’s chief communications officer, recipient of the 2025 John “Jack” Koten Corporate Award! A global leader in purpose-driven comms, Damon’s mentorship continues to shape the future of ethical PR.

Congratulations to Dr. Karen Miller Russell, recipient of the 2025 Bruce K. Berger Educator Award! Her 30+ years at @UGAGrady helped shape PR through innovative teaching, impactful research and transformative mentorship. #PlankCenterPR #BruceKBergerEducatorAward

Christie Sithiphone, VP of inclusion & engagement at @MMCtweets, is The Plank Center’s 2025 Emerging Leader Award honoree. Her work in DEI and mentorship continues to shape the future of communications. 👏 #PlankCenterPR #PlankCenter #EmergingLeaderAward

The Plank Center proudly honors @lsepulveda16, global chief people and culture officer at @EdelmanPR, with the 2025 Legacy Award. A visionary leader and mentor, Lisa has spent 30+ years shaping teams, strategy and culture across the global communications profession.

We’re one month out from the Milestones in Mentoring Gala — and celebrating 20 years of the Plank Center! 🎉 Join us Nov. 13 in Chicago to honor five incredible mentors. Registration closes soon — don’t miss out! 🔗 bit.ly/4n0F49C #PlankCenterPR #MilestonesInMentoring

🚨 Today’s the LAST DAY to apply for the EMERGE Leadership Academy!🚨 If you're a PR student ready to grow as a leader, this yearlong program offers mentorship, development and community. Apply now! 👉 bit.ly/3KKUBg9 #PlankCenterPR #PlankCenter

🚨 Applications for the EMERGE Leadership Academy close TOMORROW! Ready to lead with authenticity, grow your career and connect with top mentors in PR & comms? Don’t wait—apply now! #PlankCenterPR #PlankCenter #EMERGELeadershipAcademy #Leadership

@BU_Tweets hosts a Pop-Up of the 2025 Koten Distinguished Lecture with Cy Wakeman on Sept. 25, 6 - 8 p.m. EDT. Connect and be inspired. Register today: bit.ly/3I1WJiZ #PlankCenter #CyWakeman #BostonUniversity

Atlanta‼️ The Plank Center and @PapaJohns are hosting a Pop-Up of the The Plank Center’s 2025 Koten Distinguished Lecture with @CyWakeman on Sept. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. EDT. Watch the keynote, connect and network. Register today: bit.ly/3VR6oMk!

🚨 Applications are OPEN for the 2026 EMERGE Leadership Academy by The Plank Center & The Grossman Group! PR students & emerging leaders: grow your skills, learn from top pros and build your network. Apply now: loom.ly/uLvrzak! #PlankCenterPR #EMERGE2026 #PlankCenter

🚨 Calling all rising juniors, seniors and grad students in PR! The EMERGE Leadership Academy by @PlankCenterPR & The Grossman Group is back! Apps for the 2026 cohort open Friday, July 18! If you are an emerging leader committed to your craft, we want you to apply! ⭐

PR firm news: @MMGYglobal acquires Think Strawberries, a travel rep. & mktg. brand headquartered in India... Publicity for Good pres. Austin Holmes announces the official launch of Signal Raptor, a tech-powered PR platform that uses subscription-based billing to make media visibility more accessible... @PlankCenterPR board of advisors names @zenogroup U.S. pres. & chief culture officer Grant Deady as chair and Eric Winkfield, VP group mgr. @MBoothAgency Booth and @MBoothHealth, as vice chair odwpr.us/3I6DNPC

Join us on Wednesday, July 16, from 6–8 p.m. for a Plank Pop-Up hosted by @MediaSourceTV in collaboration with The Plank Center’s Emerging Leaders Committee in Columbus, Ohio! Spots are limited — RSVP now and bring a friend! 👉 loom.ly/0SkB6BM

Old and new leaders of @PlankCenterPR. Former chairs Bridget Coffing, Joanne Bischmann and Culpwrit with incoming chair @grantdeady and vice chair @EM_Winkfield. #BoardDinner @zenogroup @MBoothAgency @cmn

🗣️ Calling all emerging leaders in communications! Join us on June 4, 6-8 p.m. EDT in NYC, hosted by @TeamFullyVested & The Plank Center's Emerging Leaders Committee. Connect, converse and empower the next generation of PR pros! RSVP 👉 loom.ly/qFgl4Fg.

Candid Conversations: Episode Two is live! Join John Onoda and @LoriTeranishi as they discuss their unique mentoring journey, taking risks, learning from failures, and insights on AI and work pace for young professionals. 🔗youtu.be/hMI4tNzGeu8