Integrated firm recognized for individual and agency-wide talent from PR News, Bulldog Reporter and Best in Biz Awards

PAN Communications, an integrated marketing and PR firm for B2B tech and healthcare brands, today announced it was recognized by three awards programs to close out the year: PR News PR People Awards, Bulldog Reporter Stars of PR Awards, and the Best in Biz Awards.

PAN’s President & CEO, Philip A. Nardone Jr. leads the firm with the mindset that an organization is only as great as the people it’s comprised of. With that in mind, PAN was pleased to receive the following recognition for individual talent within the firm:

• Ryan Wallace, vice president & general manager, New York: PR News PR Team Leader of the Year
• Lindsay Schwimer, manager, media relations strategy: PR News Rising Stars of PR 30 Under
• Lauren Kaufman, account supervisor, integrated marketing: PR News Rising Stars of PR 30 Under
• Mark Nardone, executive vice president: PR News Marketer of the Year, Honorable Mention
• Lisa Astor, senior vice president: PR News PR Professional of the Year, Honorable Mention
• Nikki Festa, senior vice president: Bulldog Reporter PR Star 40 Under, Bronze
• Kellie Woods, account executive: Bulldog Reporter PR Up and Comer, Bronze

Together, these individuals play a key role in making PAN the best in class integrated marketing and PR agency it is today, as evidenced by the following agency recognition:

• Bulldog Reporter, Business to Business (B2B) Agency of the Year, Gold
• Best in Biz Awards, PR Agency of the Year, Silver

“Ending the year on such a fantastic note means a lot to our firm, but most importantly, it’s a testament to our people,” said Philip A. Nardone Jr. “The work we’ve put in to receive these awards was a team effort all around, and I’m proud to lead this incredible group.”