On behalf of the Public Relations Division, we extend our deepest gratitude to the sponsors who made this year’s conference and the recognition of our top papers possible through their generosity and commitment to advancing our field. Your support not only enhances our conference experience but also affirms the importance of research, professional development, and mentorship in public relations. The PRD truly thrives because of partners like you!
Thank you to the Mass Communication & Society Division for joint-sponsoring the Kaiser Award.
Thank you to our top paper award sponsors:
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Dennis Wilcox, Professor Emeritus, San Jose State University for sponsoring our top open category and teaching category papers
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The Plank Center for Leadership Public Relations at the University of Alabama for sponsoring our top student papers.
Thank you to our special competition award sponsors:
Thank you to our event sponsors:
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The University of Georgia sponsoring our Graduate Student Luncheon
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The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at the University of Alabama for funding awards and the mentoring coffee hour
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The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication for sponsoring the pre-conference
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Edelman, for sponsoring the Bill Adams/Edelman Inaugural Panel.
Your commitment to supporting scholarship, dialogue, and mentorship in public relations extends far beyond this single event—it helps empower our scholars and educators, both established and emerging, and advance the collective knowledge and integrity of our profession. Because of your generosity, our community continues to grow stronger, more connected, and more inspired to make a difference in the world through research and practice. Thank you!