PRWeek announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PRWeek is proud to honor its 14th Hall of Fame class, recognizing six exceptional leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the PR industry throughout their careers.

The inductees will be celebrated at a gala dinner on November 19 in New York City.

The 2026 PRWeek Hall of Fame inductees are:

• Ray Day, vice chair, Stagwell; executive chair, Allison Worldwide
• Matthew Harrington, executive vice chairman, Edelman
• Ellen Ryan Mardiks, chairman, Golin Ketchum
• Kim Sample, president, PR Council
• Charlene Wheeless, CEO, Charlene Wheeless — The Choice; former principal VP, corporate affairs, Bechtel Corp.
• Lin-Hua Wu, EVP, chief marketing and communications officer, General Motors

This group joins past Hall of Fame luminaries such as Harold Burson, Dan and Richard Edelman, Ofield Dukes, Al Golin, Pam Edstrom and Betsy Plank.

The PRWeek Hall of Fame honors individuals whose professional accomplishments, leadership and service to the PR industry continue to inspire and drive its evolution.

The November 19 celebration offers an opportunity for friends, family, colleagues and all PR professionals to honor these industry icons and benefit from the inspiration of an extraordinary evening.

Event Details:

• Date: November 19, 2026
• Location: Edison Rooftop — 240 W. 47th St., New York, NY 10036
• Time: 6 - 10 p.m. ET

For tickets and more information, visit https://www.prweekhalloffame.com?promo=PressRelease&tr=true

For an in-depth look at the honorees, subscribe to PRWeek here.

About PRWeek

PRWeek epitomizes the modern business publishing brand, spanning online, print, events and social media, incorporating a paid-for content strategy and gated website. Launched in November 1998, it is the essential title for PR pros.

PRWeek reflects an industry playing a more pivotal role than ever, not only in the marketing strategies of companies, brands and organizations, but also within boardrooms and in the C-suite. In the transparent world epitomized by social media, corporate reputation is crucial. Executives need timely, authoritative, insightful content to navigate this landscape — that's where PRWeek comes in.

Breaking news, analysis and opinion fuels PRWeek's content. And the brand extends into the iconic PRWeek Awards, annual conferences, roundtables, webcasts and virtual forums. For more, visit prweek.com.

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Frank Washkuch, executive editor, PRWeek
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