This morning, I had the absolute pleasure of informing six talented, young DC-area communications professionals that they had been selected as finalists in the Washington Women in Public Relations 2011 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA). As a WWPR board member and Chair of this year’s ELA’s, I’ve been working towards this day for months; this morning’s announcement makes it so real!

Please join me in congratulating these amazing young professionals who have already made significant contributions to the public relations field!

2011 WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists

Veronica Brown, Gibraltar Associates

Jennifer Mastin Giglio, Ogilvy Washington

Katie Lilley, Hillenby

Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Mopwater PR

Judy Lubin, Public Square Communications

Tara Silver, SilverStrategy

The final three winners will be announced the evening of July 26 at the ELA cocktail reception. Please join us! If you’d like to learn more, volunteer or sponsor this event, email me: ela (at) wwpr (dot) org.

About the Emerging Leaders Awards

The WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards is an accolade for young women active within the communications field who are making a significant impact on the industry. The award celebrates their achievements and highlights their tremendous potential.  More at www.wwpr.com | @wwpr

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