Experience is knowledge and knowledge is power. You’ve heard it before, but let’s put it in perspective. Each year The Plank Center honors industry leaders and mentors at its Milestones in Mentoring Gala, and more than 300 professionals leave the awards ceremony with a newfound energy and excitement for public relations. Why? Because we experience an MBA-worthy crash-course on all things leadership and mentorship. Experience what we experience and incorporate what you learn into action.
2019 Honorees
- Rich Jernstedt
- Matthew Harrington
- Cheryl Sanclemente
- Dr. David Dozier
- Kelly McGinnis
- Kim Hunter
2018 Honorees
- Bob Feldman
- Dale Bornstein
- Eric Winkfield
- Dr. Cathy Rogers
- Bob Jimenez
- Gregg Sherrill
- Tom Burrell
2017 Honorees
- Bill Nielsen
- Grace Leong
- Megan Newhouse
- Linda Hon, Ph.D.
- Jeff Winton
- Cheryl Bachelor
2016 Honorees
- Ginger Hardage
- Aedhmar Hynes
- Jesse Salazar
- Joe Evangelisti
- Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D.
- Ralph Campagna
2015 Honorees
- Tom Hoog
- Barri Rafferty
- Danny Rubin
- Glen T. Cameron, Ph.D.
- Dave Samson
- Heide Gardner
2014 Honorees
- Pat Ford
- Andy Polansky
- Jose Rivera
- Dr. Lynne Sallot
- Wendi Strong
- Aylwin Lewis
2013 Honorees
- Don Kirchoffner (Posthumously)
- John Deveney
- Nick Lucido
- Dr. Judy VanSlyke Turk
- Mike Fernandez
- Shelly Lazarus
2012 Honorees
- Steve Harris
- Margery Kraus
- Ryan McShane
- Elizabeth Toth
- Nick Ashooh
- Jon Iwata
*Although the Milestones in Mentoring Gala began in 2010, the Center didn’t record the speeches until 2012.