CPRS names 19 young professionals shaping the future of communications and public relations

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Their work is already contributing to the profession and the public. They are also helping shape what the future of communications and public relations will look like.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againLaunched in 2026, CPRS NEXT 30™ is a national recognition program led by CPRS to celebrate emerging practitioners across the country. It recognizes accomplishments in leadership, impact, innovation and integrity, and gives the profession an opportunity to hear from and celebrate the people who will help guide it forward.“On behalf of CPRS, I want to congratulate each of our 19 recipients. Your work, commitment and care for the people you serve deserve to be recognized,” said Anne McInerney, APR, FCPRS, MCPRS, President of the CPRS National Board of Directors. “I hope you feel proud of what you have accomplished and know that your contributions matter. You are helping build the profession today, and we are excited to see where you take it next.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The inaugural CPRS NEXT 30™ recipients are:Bhrigu Bagga, Communications Office, Grand Erie District School Board, Brantford, ONCaitlin Dutt, Senior Associate, Porter O’Brien, Fredericton, NBCamille Lavoie, Senior Consultant, Burson Canada, Toronto, ONCarrie Robinson, Consultant, Crestview Strategy, Toronto, ONEno Antai, Senior Consultant, Proof Strategies Inc., Toronto, ONGeorgia Dalke, Senior Communications Officer, CBC, Winnipeg, MBJennifer Aftanas, Senior Consultant, Iris Communications, Halifax, NSJonah Presser, PRK, Chief of Staff to MNA Elisabeth Prass, National Assembly of Quebec, Mont Royal, QCKailee Poole, Communications Officer, NunatuKavut Community Council, Labrador City, NLLeah Nicholls, Consultant, Burson Canada, Toronto, ONMackenzie Houston, Senior Director, Syntax Strategic Inc., Mississippi Mills, ONMariia Minaieva, Account Executive, Harbinger Ideas, Toronto, ONOlamipo Ogunnote, Professional, Centennial College Student Association Inc., Montréal, QCOleksandra (Sasha) Sheludko, Consultant, Burson Canada, Toronto, ONThis advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Oyinda Majek, Communications Coordinator, Carrier Sekani Family Services, Prince George, BCQuinn Densmore, Senior Client Service Manager, Harbinger, Toronto, ONRyley Garagan, Senior Communications Specialist, Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Bedford, NSStephanie Lasica, Senior Account Manager, Craft Public Relations, Toronto, ONVictoria McCaig, Divisional Brand Lead, J.D. Irving, Limited Pulp & Paper Division, Saint John, NBWatch the livestream announcement: [LINK]The program is open to eligible CPRS members and non-members, reflecting the many paths into communications and public relations and the wide range of work practitioners do across Canada.“People early in their careers often see possibilities others may miss and bring new questions to the work,” said Kyla Graham, APR, MCPRS, CPRS National Board Director who chaired this year’s program. “These recipients are already showing leadership in their own ways. I’m delighted that CPRS is recognizing their contributions and introducing their work to colleagues across the country.”The recipients were announced during CPRS Week 2026, held under the theme Building Trust Through Communication.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Each recipient has a story, a perspective and a contribution that can help move the professional field forward,” said Sara Rafuse, MBA, CPF, MCPRS, Executive Director of CPRS. “With this recognition, they also become the first members of the CPRS NEXT 30™ Network, connecting a new generation of practitioners across the country. We are proud to celebrate what they are bringing to the profession now. They are the light of our profession’s future, and we look forward to seeing all they will accomplish.”CPRS congratulates all 19 recipients and thanks the supporters and volunteer judges who helped make the inaugural program possible. About CPRSThe Communications and Public Relations Society of Canada (CPRS) is the national professional association for communications and public relations practitioners in Canada. CPRS supports professional development, accreditation and ethical practice, and connects a community of practitioners through its national organization and member societies across the country. [LINK]Media contact: K. Grimshaw communications@cprs.caThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.