WWPR names finalists for 38th Annual Woman of the Year Award
Washington Women in Public Relations named three finalists for its 38th Annual Woman of the Year Award:
Dr. Sheila Brooks, Founder, President and CEO, SRB Communications: An Emmy Award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur, Dr. Brooks built one of Washington’s leading full-service marketing and PR agencies and was inducted into the PRSA National Capital Chapter Hall of Fame in 2025.
Carrie Fox, Founder and CEO, Mission Partners: An inaugural WWPR Emerging Leader of the Year, Carrie built a Certified B Corp communications firm, authored the best-selling book More Than Words, and has guided hundreds of purpose-driven leaders since 2004.
Shakirah A. Hill Taylor, Head of Innovation, Fenton Communications: With more than 20 years in digital strategy, Shakirah led Fenton’s digital practice to PR Daily’s Digital Team of the Year and has driven campaigns for the NAACP, Team USA and Bloomberg Philanthropies.According to WWPR, each of the finalists has built a career defined by leadership, creativity, and a commitment to advancing women in communications.
One of the finalists will be named Woman of the Year at WWPR’s 38th annual awards luncheon, Friday, October 23, at Salamander Washington, D.C.
