The Pennsylvania Public Relations Society (PPRS) proudly announces Stacy Zimmerman as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Ernest R. McDowell Award for Excellence in Public Relations. Presented annually since 1991, the award honors individuals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the public relations profession, meaningful community involvement, and dedicated service to PPRS.
Zimmerman will be honored at PPRS’s annual Evening of Honors on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the Hershey Italian Lodge. Additional details about the event will be announced soon.
Currently serving as the National Activities, Event Planning and Public Relations Director for the Antique Automobile Club of America, Zimmerman has more than 25 years of public relations and communications experience. Throughout her career, she has led communications, marketing, media relations, advertising, events, and member engagement initiatives for national membership associations and nonprofit organizations.
A nearly 25-year member of PPRS, Zimmerman has remained deeply committed to the organization throughout her career. She served as PPRS president in 2006 and currently leads the organization’s membership efforts. Her dedication to growing and strengthening the organization has been recognized twice with the Robert M. Fisher Membership Recruitment Award, which she received in 2005 and again in 2024.
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About the McDowell Award
Named for Ernest R. McDowell, one of Pennsylvania’s most accomplished public relations professionals and a founding member of PPRS, the McDowell Award is the Society’s highest honor. It recognizes individuals whose contributions reflect the integrity and excellence of its namesake.
