PRSA East Central District Names PRominent Chapter Award Winners

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 19, 2026 – The Public Relations Society of America East Central District (PRSA ECD) announced today the winners of the 2025 PRominent Chapter Award, granted for outstanding service to members and the public relations profession through networking, community service, and professional development. 

The three chapter winners include: 

  • Thoroughbred – Founded in 1984 and serving 83 public relations professionals from Lexington, central, and eastern Kentucky. 
  • Detroit – Established in 1947 and serving as a gateway to public relations professionals for 248 members in metro Detroit.
  • Central Ohio – Founded in 1950 as the first society chapter in Ohio and serving 222 members in Columbus and Central Ohio.

The PRominent Award was established by PRSA ECD in 2021. The district represents 15 chapters in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Nominees for the award were required to demonstrate excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, membership outreach, community service, and professional development programming. 

The chapters received special recognition for their programming and support for public relations and communications college students seeking to enter communications-based professions. 

“We’re proud to recognize the Thoroughbred, Detroit, and Central Ohio Chapters for their outstanding achievement in chapter operations,” said Mark Pompilio, 2026 Chair of the PRSA East Central District Board of Directors. “Local chapters are the foundation of PRSA, and the PRominent Awards celebrate those that demonstrate excellence across the full chapter experience. This recognition is well-earned because each of these chapters has set and maintained a high standard through the dedication of their volunteer leaders and members.”

Established in 2021, this honor was first awarded to the PRSA Hoosier Chapter in 2022.

2025 PRSA ECD PRominent Award Winners:

  • West Michigan – Comprised of 125 PRSA members within the western half of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, from Benton Harbor to Traverse City.
  • Thoroughbred – Represents 100 public relations professionals from Lexington, Kentucky, and surrounding communities.
  • Detroit – Established in 1947 and serves as a gateway to public relations professionals for more than 250 members in metro Detroit.
  • Central Ohio – Founded in 1950 as the first society chapter in Ohio, and today serves more than 250 members in Columbus and Central Ohio.

2024 PRSA ECD PRominent Award Winners:

  • Hoosier Chapter – For the third consecutive year, the Hoosier Chapter has secured the PRominent Award! Their consistent innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing the public relations profession through deep involvement with PRSSA set a benchmark for all. Congratulations to the Hoosier Chapter for this remarkable achievement!
  • Dayton Area Chapter – Celebrating their second year in a row as PRominent Award winners, the Dayton Area Chapter continues to impress with their strategic initiatives with emphasis on ICON and impactful community engagement. Their ongoing efforts in fostering professional development and driving public relations excellence are truly commendable.
  • Detroit Chapter – The Detroit Chapter’s dedication to students and underrepresented communities earned them a well-deserved place among this year’s PRominent Award winners. Their creative approaches and successful campaigns highlight their pivotal role in the ECD.
  • Thoroughbred Chapter – Winning the PRominent Award for the second year in a row, the Thoroughbred Chapter showcased their unwavering commitment with a mid-year retreat to gather past presidents. Their PRSSA programming also made a significant impact, solidifying their reputation as leaders in the Kentucky PR community.

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