Philip R. Forrest Jr. Professional Achievement Award

The Philip R. Forrest Jr. Professional Achievement Award (PAA) is the highest annual honor bestowed by the Public Relations Council of Alabama to a single practitioner.

It is given to recognize public relations practitioners who are outstanding in the field of public relations. One practitioner may be selected each year (judges are given the option of not selecting a winner in any given year). The winner and all chapter nominees are recognized at the annual PRCA State Conference.

All entries are submitted through the Medallion Awards website (click the link to access). Applicants get more time in 2026. The portal for PAA opens February 1. Deadline is February 14, 2026.

Click here to download the nomination guidelines.

Please email Lisa Frazier APR with any questions about this year's entry process.