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[Ron Culp @Culpwrit]

Congratulations to the 2026 Milestones in Mentoring honorees:
• Legacy Award: Dr. Don W. Stacks
• Agency Award: Omnicom's Chris Foster
• Corporate Award: @JcohenPov, AXIS
• Educator Award: @mattragas @DePaulPROCMN
• Emerging Leader: @SonnyFranks, Clarios
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[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

We’re proud to announce our 2026 Milestones in Mentoring Honorees! 🌟 Celebrating leaders who are shaping the future of communications through mentorship and leadership.

Join us in congratulating this year’s award winners 👏

Learn more: https://t.co/uWwdxobwiA

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@PlankCenterPR @fullintel @COMatBU @UFJSchool

[WVUA 23 @wvua23]

UA student missing in Barcelona after a night out with friends; family pleads for help in search efforts. https://t.co/wMMceISCXn

[Ron Culp @Culpwrit]

PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment https://t.co/JnnePzH9Qt @PlankCenterPR @PRSSANational #MilestonesinMentoring

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

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

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

🎉 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.

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

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

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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 @PlankCenterPR]

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.

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

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! 🔗 https://t.co/ha53gxAVp4

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🚨 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! 👉 https://t.co/vIeWprrElq

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[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

🚨 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

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

@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: https://t.co/XlW5lPi5Uk

#PlankCenter #CyWakeman #BostonUniversity

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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: https://t.co/G8f8JqkpnZ!

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

🚨 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: https://t.co/aS27bZFE8a!

#PlankCenterPR #EMERGE2026 #PlankCenter

[The Plank Center @PlankCenterPR]

🚨 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! ⭐

[O'Dwyer's PR News @odwyerpr]

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 https://t.co/2Aya2DOyMh

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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!

👉 https://t.co/MXbbFGWf5R

[Ron Culp @Culpwrit]

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