NEW YORK, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NY) announced today that Kevin Wong, Vice President of Communications for The Trevor Project, will receive the chapter’s annual President’s award this year. Wong will be honored at PRSA-NY’s 35th annual Big Apple Awards gala on September 22, 2022, taking place at Aspire at One World Observatory.
This year’s program will focus on themes of courage, community, and change, paying homage to the evolving global business and cultural landscape that has catalyzed PR professionals to positively impact society. The awards will also celebrate PRSA-NY’s 75th Anniversary and include memorabilia from the chapter’s past.
The PRSA-NY President's Award honors someone who exemplifies the highest standards of ethical conduct and outstanding service in the PR industry and beyond. The award has been presented annually since its creation in 2003 and honorees are selected solely by the chapter’s president.
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ youth. Wong oversees the organization’s communications strategy, including media relations, celebrity engagement, internal and executive communications, speaking engagements and awards, and crisis communications, leading a team of 12 professionals that PR Daily recently awarded as Communications Team of the Year. He was recently recognized by PRSA-New York as a Top 10 LGBTQ PR Leader, PR News as a Social Impact Pioneer, PR Daily as the Nonprofit Communications Professional of the Year, and Muck Rack as a Top PR Person to Follow.
“Kevin and The Trevor Project’s singular commitment to serving and protecting the LGBTQ community’s youth through thoughtful and impactful communications, programming and social media has never been more important,” said Aaron Kwittken, president of PRSA-New York. “Kevin and his team’s contributions to our industry and society have been profound, helping to both save lives and safeguard gender identity and expression,” he added.
“Communicators have the unique opportunity to positively impact their communities through storytelling, and I’m proud to work alongside The Trevor Project’s expert communicators who understand the weight of that responsibility,” said Wong. “Through our work, the organization reaches a variety of audiences with messages of love and support, ensuring LGBTQ young people know they are not alone. I’m honored to be recognized by our industry and to receive this year’s President’s Award from PRSA-New York.”
PRSA-NY recently announced the shortlist of award winners for the 35th Annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards, featuring leading agencies and organizations across the Greater New York City Area and nationwide.
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