The PRWeek Hall of Femme honors trailblazers in the communications industry. PRWeek's second Hall of Femme class includes nine talented women who challenge the status quo, push for the big idea, and strive to make a difference. Whether for client or colleague they are up for every challenge, ready to go above and beyond to ensure results exceed business goals and achieve creative excellence.
The honorees
Kathy Bloomgarden
Kathy Bloomgarden
CEO, Ruder Finn
Kimberley Goode
Kimberley Goode
VP of communications and corporate affairs, Northwestern Mutual
Catherine Hernandez-Blades
Catherine Hernandez-Blades
SVP of corporate communications
Aflac
Margery kraus
Margery Kraus
founder and executive chairman
APCO Worldwide
Marian Salzman
CEO, Havas PR North America
and chair, Global Collective
Barby Siegel
Barby Siegel
CEO, Zeno
Pam Wickham
Pam Wickham
VP of corporate affairs and communications and CCO, Raytheon
Renee Wilson
Renee Wilson
president, PR Council
Melissa waggener zorkin
Melissa Waggener Zorkin
founder and CEO
WE Communications
Champions of PR
Here are 40 reasons the communications and PR industry is ready and more than able to take center stage among the marcomms disciplines. These women come to the table with new, innovative ways of doing business and are helping define their companies as sought-after employers of the future. They are mentors for women on their teams, creating a solid foundation of leaders for years to come.
