Emily Miller, account executive at Laughlin Constable Public Relations, has been named PRSA Chicago’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognizing her early-career achievements, leadership, and commitment to the public relations industry.
The award was presented Sept. 17 at PRSA Chicago’s annual awards gala.
“In my 35-year career in agency public relations, I have encountered several professionals who stand out immediately as someone who I want on my team. Emily Miller is exactly one of those young professionals,” said Kris Naidl, APR, head of Laughlin Constable Public Relations.
Naidl praised Miller’s curiosity and drive across the full PR discipline, from research and strategy to client relations, execution and results.
“She is the perfect representative for our profession today and for years to come,” she noted.
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Miller earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Marquette University in 2023 and joined LCPR’s Chicago office in 2025 after spending two years at another agency.
In her first year with LCPR, she helped secure a national feature on Good Morning America for client O&H Danish Bakery, supported the 2026 grand opening of PENN Entertainment’s $360 million Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora through event planning, media relations, and influencer marketing, and generated ongoing national and regional coverage for Chicago’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Miller has also remained active in PRSA since the start of her career, serving as chapter administrator for the PRSA Southeast Wisconsin Chapter and volunteering on the planning committee for the 2025 PRSA Midwest District Conference.
The recognition adds a notable Chicago industry honor to a career still in its early stages — and underscores the kind of young talent shaping the city’s next generation of agency leadership.
