Diane Davis Beacon Award

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

PRSA Boston’s highest honor. A legacy of leadership, ethical practice and service.

The Diane Davis Beacon Award is PRSA Boston’s most prestigious honor, recognizing our most accomplished public relations practitioners or academics who embody:

  • Inspiring leadership
  • Generous service
  • Unimpeachable ethics
  • Outstanding professional achievement

Who can nominate?

Nominees must be members in good standing of PRSA Boston, and any active member of PRSA Boston can submit nominations for this award, including self-nominations.

Click “Apply here” to access the official nomination form. Please complete each section as best as you are able. Submitting authors will not be shared publicly during the judging process.

Have questions? Email Josh Gitelson, APR, awards chair at joshg1068@gmail.com.

Diane Davis Beacon Award Circle of Honor

Recipients become part of PRSA Boston’s Diane Davis Beacon Award Circle of Honor, representing PR leaders distinguished for their career achievements, contributions to the community, and commitment to our field. These PR professionals/academics have shaped the profession in Boston and beyond.

  • Adam Ritchie, APR (2024)
  • Erin Callanan, APR (2023)
  • Dan Dent, APR (2022)
  • Loring Barnes, APR, Fellow PRSA (2021)
  • Diane Pardes, APR (2020)
  • Kelley Chunn (2019)
  • Nancy Sterling, APR, Fellow PRSA (2018)
  • Darlene Hollywood (2017)
  • Mark McClennan -APR, Fellow PRSA (2016)
  • Hank Shafran (2016)
  • Julie Dennehy, APR (2015)
  • Jack Jackson (2014)
  • Vic Beck (2013)
  • Peter Morrissey, APR (2012, posthumous)
  • Larry Weber (2011)
  • Steve Quigley, APR (2010)
  • Barbara Wellnitz, APR, Fellow PRSA (2009)
  • Ann Getman, APR (2008)
  • Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA (2007)
  • Pat Pollino, APR, Fellow PRSA (2006)
  • Barry Wanger, APR, Fellow PRSA (2005)
  • Otto Lerbinger, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA (2004)

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Submit Your Nomination

Do you know (or are YOU) a PR professional who has:

  • Transformed organizations, educational programs or communities through PR?
  • Shown exceptional leadership in the field?
  • Embodied the highest standards of ethics, practice and service?

This is your chance to shine a spotlight on their (or your own) career and significant contributions.

Apply Here

About
Diane Davis

Photo of Diane Davis

PRSA Boston’s most prestigious award is named in honor of Diane Davis, a long-time chapter leader, counselor to organizations across industries, mentor to PR professionals and champion of both our organization and the public relations field.

Diane was born in Dorchester. After earning her BA degree at Brandeis University and beginning her career at Newsum and Company, she opened her own public relations firm, Diane Davis & Associates.

From her offices in Copley Square, she represented hundreds of clients, including high-profile companies, universities, and celebrities. As one of the city’s first independent women in public relations, she encouraged and supported many young graduates seeking to enter the field. She was at the forefront of the Boston PR community and helped lead PRSA Boston as president and board member over many years.

In tribute to her long legacy of exhibiting the highest qualities of leadership, ethics, professional achievement and generous service, in recognition PRSA Boston named its  highest accolade in her honor following her passing in 2008.