2026 CPRS NEXT 30™ Award Recipient

This badge recognizes an individual selected as a 2026 CPRS NEXT 30™ Award recipient by the Communications and Public Relations Society of Canada (CPRS). It honours outstanding communications and public relations professionals under the age of 30 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, measurable impact, innovation, ethical practice and a commitment to building trust through communication. Recipients are selected through a national evaluation process recognizing professional achievement, meaningful contributions to the profession and the future of communications leadership in Canada.

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