Applications Now Open for PRSA’s 2026 Board of Directors

NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 – Applications are now open for the 2026 PRSA Board of Directors, and will be accepted through Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Click here to find the application form and other information about the nomination process including open positions, deadline dates and qualifications needed to apply.

PRSA is seeking candidates to fill three Officer positions as well as Director positions for five Districts and one Director-At-Large position.

Officer (one-year term)

• Chair-elect
• Treasurer
• Secretary

Director (two-year term)

• Midwest District Director
• North Pacific District Director
• Southeast District Director
• Southwest District Director
• Sunshine District Director
• Director At-Large*

* In 2026, there is one open director at-large position, and both APRs and non-APRs can apply.

Director Eligibility
1. Accredited in Public Relations (APR)

2. Member of PRSA in good standing and have at least one of the following:

• Experience in a leadership role within the Society including but not limited to service as a member of a Chapter, District or Section board of directors, chair of a national or local committee or task force, or service as an Assembly delegate.

OR

• Experience as a public relations or communication professional for 20 or more years, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Director-At-Large Eligibility

Member of PRSA in good standing and have at least one of the following:

• Experience in a leadership role within the Society including but not limited to service as a member of a Chapter, District or Section board of directors, chair of a national or local committee or task force, or service as an Assembly delegate.

OR

• Experience as a public relations or communication professional for 20 or more years, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Officer Eligibility

• Must have served on PRSA’s Board of Directors.
• Must meet criteria required of a District Director.
• Currently serving Directors may seek Officer positions.

Nominees will be presented to the PRSA Leadership Assembly for a vote on Friday, October 3, 2025. For questions about the nomination process, contact Romie Ares at romie.ares@prsa.org.

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