Emily Miller wins PRSA Chicago Young Professional of the Year

Laughlin Constable Public Relations account executive Emily Miller received the 2026 PRSA Chicago Young Professional of the Year Award, recognizing early-career achievement, leadership and industry commitment. The honor was presented Sept. 17 at PRSA Chicago’s annual gala.

Why it matters: - The award spotlights rising public relations talent in Chicago and puts a local agency professional on a regional industry stage. - Miller’s win also reflects the growing value PR firms place on early-career professionals who can deliver media results, client support and industry leadership.

What happened: - Laughlin Constable Public Relations said Emily Miller, an account executive in its Chicago office, won the 2026 Public Relations Society of America Chicago Young Professional of the Year Award. - PRSA Chicago presented the award at its annual gala on Sept. 17. - The honor recognizes an early-career public relations professional for professional achievement, leadership and commitment to the industry.

The details: - Miller earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Marquette University in 2023. - She joined Laughlin Constable Public Relations in 2025 after two years at another agency. - In her first year with LCPR, Miller secured a national feature on Good Morning America for client O&H Danish Bakery. - Miller also supported the 2026 grand opening of PENN Entertainment’s $360 million Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora through event planning, media relations and influencer marketing. - Miller generated consistent national and regional coverage for Chicago’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. - Miller has been active in PRSA since the start of her career. - She served as Chapter Administrator for the PRSA Southeast Wisconsin Chapter. - She also volunteered on the planning committee for the 2025 PRSA Midwest District Conference. - Laughlin Constable Public Relations said the agency provides strategic public relations services across Illinois, Wisconsin, the greater Midwest and nationwide. - LCPR says its work spans national and regional media relations, crisis communications, public affairs, issues management, strategic communications, spokesperson training, influencer marketing and special events. - The agency has offices in Chicago and Milwaukee. - LCPR is the exclusive Illinois and Wisconsin affiliate of PRConsultants Group, Inc. - The agency described PRConsultants Group as a North American network with local-market expertise and on-the-ground support across the U.S. and Canada. - More information is available on Laughlin Constable Public Relations' website.

Between the lines: - The recognition suggests Miller has already built a profile beyond entry-level work, with visible results across national media, events and local institutions. - The award also reinforces how PRSA chapters use young-professional honors to surface future leaders in the field.

What's next: - Miller is likely to remain a visible name inside PRSA and within Laughlin Constable Public Relations as she continues building her career. - LCPR will likely continue using award recognition to highlight the agency’s talent bench and client outcomes.

The bottom line: - Emily Miller’s award underscores both individual performance and the kind of measurable media and event work that can accelerate a young PR career.