Oregon's Public Relations Society Of America Announces 2026 Spotlight Awards Of Distinction Honorees Recognized For Service, Skill And Mentorship (Photo) - 10/23/26
PORTLAND (Oct. 23, 2026) – PRSA Oregon — a local chapter of the premier professional organization for public relations professionals from Oregon and southwest Washington — announced the 2026 Spotlight Awards of Distinction winners. These awards recognize individuals who have given exemplary service to the chapter, profession and community. These honors will be awarded at the Spotlight Awards, on Nov. 18, 2026, at Nordic Northwest, Nordia House.
“These recognitions are a small token of our collective appreciation for these public relations leaders,” said Kelliann Amico, APR, Fellow PRSA, president of PRSA Oregon.
William W. Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award
Carol Fenstermacher, APR, Fenstermacher PR, Camas, WA
William W. Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award honors an outstanding leader and PRSA Oregon Chapter member who has performed significantly in one or more of the following areas: developing public relations as a credible profession, accomplishing landmark professional achievements and furthering the goals of PRSA.
Ron Schmidt Community Involvement Award
Darcie Meihoff, APR, PR Consultant and Board President Oregon Wild, Portland
Ron Schmidt Community Involvement Award honors the outstanding use of public relations to support community improvement and important causes.
Olga M. Haley Mentorship Award
Brad Hilliard, APR, Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Beaverton
Olga M. Haley Mentorship Award reflects the chapter’s dedication to supporting members at every stage of their careers and lives.
New Professional Award of Excellence
Ryan VanNatta Gail, MBA, CAE, VanNatta Public Relations, Salem
The New Professional Award of Excellence is presented to a professional who has entered the field of public relations within the past five years and demonstrated their commitment to advancing public relations through career achievements, volunteerism and the highest standards of professionalism.
To read more about each honoree’s accomplishments, click the link in their name or visit the blog.
To learn more about the Spotlight Awards and purchase tickets, visit the PRSA Oregon website.
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About PRSA
PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities. Signature events include the Anvil Awards and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students. For more information, visit www.prsa.org.
About PRSA Oregon
The Public Relations Society of America Oregon Chapter (PRSA Oregon Chapter) is the premiere communications, public relations and marketing chapter serving the state of Oregon, and Clark and Skamania counties in the southwest region of Washington state. To learn more about PRSA Oregon or to become a member, visit the website. Stay connected through LinkedIn and Instagram.
