Archives
Quick Links
PRSA Rochester Connect - July
Programs and Events
The Press Circle: Meet the Media
When: August 25, 5 - 7 p.m.
Join PRSA Rochester Young Professionals Committee for an interactive rotating roundtable networking event where attendees rotate through small-group conversations with local journalists.
Learn more and register today.
Save the Date: Personal Branding Workshop
When: September 22, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
We’re excited to collaborate with several great Rochester-based organizations, including AMA Rochester, NHRA Rochester, AFP Rochester and Rochester Young Professionals, to host a workshop focused on how to define and refine your personal and professional brand. Stay tuned for more information!
Call for Speakers: Personal Branding Workshop
We’re looking for dynamic speakers who can share practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world experiences on topics such as Personal Branding, Networking & Relationship Building, Thought Leadership, Content Creation, Executive Presence, and Career Development & Professional Growth.
If you have expertise to share and a story to tell, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
2026 Northeast District Conference: Keynote Speakers Announcement
When: Sept. 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Bentley University, Boston, MA.
This year's PRxNE26 Conference keynote speakers are Nathalie Gauthier, Vice President of Internal Communications at State Street Corporation, and Brian McGrory, Editor of The Boston Globe, who, together, bring more than 50 years of experience and expertise in the Communications profession. You won't want to miss an opportunity to gain valuable insight from these two nationally recognized industry leaders!
You can register here.
Awards
Congratulations to the 2026 PRism Award Winners!
Best of Show
Nonprofit: City of Rochester for “Rochester Fire Department Turns Up the Heat on Recruitment”
Corporate: Lumenis with McDougall Communications for “Closing the Gap: The Launch of OptiLIFT”
Rising Star Award: Lizzy Beach, University of Rochester Medicine
Educator of the Year: Dr. Frank Marra, Rochester Institute of Technology
Executive of the Year: Chris Humphrey, Community Bank, N.A.
View the full list of award winners.
Membership
We’re always open to new members. See five reasons you should become a member, and go here to join.
Get involved with PRSA
None of this happens without our volunteers. Thank you to all our members and committees. If you’d like to connect more deeply with Rochester’s PR community and make an impact on our organization, reach out about getting involved: [email protected].
