Just seven months after its founding, Kay Bell '16's FORTE Public Relations has been named an Honoree in The PR Net Next Gen Awards. 

The PR Net’s annual international awards program recognizes agencies operating for 8 years or fewer that are pushing the industry forward through fresh thinking and meaningful work.

"Built with intention and editorial rigor, FORTE Public Relations has quickly established itself as a founder-led boutique delivering culturally precise communications for modern brands, talent, and socially-driven organizations. Over the past year, the agency transitioned from an early stage concept into a full-time operation, securing a tightly curated client roster across social impact, lifestyle, and talent, each drawn to FORTE’s high-touch, narrative-first approach. In its first year, FORTE secured earned placements across Forbes, People, The Hollywood Reporter, CNBC, Daily Front Row, StyleCaster, and Elite Daily, translating visibility into credibility and business relevance. Notable work includes positioning ISR through a Forbes feature that helped define its leadership voice, executing a rapid-response press strategy for Love Island talent Elan Bibas and Jalen Brown that culminated in CNBC coverage, and producing ISR’s flagship launch event, generating 13.8 million social impressions and convening brands, editors, and influencers. With a strategy rooted in listening, clarity, and cultural intelligence, FORTE represents a new model of boutique PR built for longevity and relevance." Read more.