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Helio Fred Garcia Awarded the John W. Hill Award from PRSA-NY
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Helio Fred Garcia Awarded the John W. Hill Award from PRSA-NY

On September 28, 2021, president of Logos Consulting Group Helio Fred Garcia was awarded the 2021 John W. Hill award by the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NY). The John W. Hill Award, PRSA-NY’s highest honor, recognizes professional achievement in the practice of public relations. Named for the founder of one of the world’s preeminent PR firms, the award has been presented annually since 1977. Previous recipients have included Jon Iwata, Fellow of Yale School of Management, Andy Polansky, CEO of Weber Shandwick, and James E. Lukaszewski, America's Crisis Guru® and a mentor of Garcia. The award winner is chosen by the chapter’s Executive Committee for confirmation and endorsement following a public nomination period. To be considered for this award, nominees must meet the following criteria: • Leadership in the development of the practice of public relations. • Demonstration of the highest standards of integrity. • Fostering and promoting understanding among people. • Service to the public beyond the scope of the nominee's regular duties. • Promoting communications and understanding through education and the exchange of ideas. For 40 years, Garcia has helped leaders build trust, inspire loyalty, and lead effectively. He is a coach, counselor, teacher, writer, and speaker whose clients include some of the largest and best-known companies and organizations in the world. He is the author of five books on crisis, communication, and leadership. Garcia is an adjunct professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and an adjunct associate professor of management and communication in NYU’s School of Professional Studies, MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communication program, where he has received numerous awards for teaching excellence. The award was presented at the 2021 Big Apple Award ceremony, a public relations industry gala recognizing outstanding team accomplishments, as well as exceptional achievements by individual public relations practitioners.
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