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St. Petersburg Communications Leader Megan Baker Named National Finalist for PRNEWS Top Women Awards as Agency Nears 20-Year Milestone
Media Contact: Paula MacDonald, APR
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 22, 2026
St. Petersburg Communications Leader Megan Baker
Named National Finalist for PRNEWS Top Women Awards
as Agency Nears 20-Year Milestone
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Megan Baker, Founder and CEO of The Baker Agency, has been named a finalist in the PRNEWS Top Women in PR & Communications Awards, earning national recognition in the Business Entrepreneurs category.
The recognition comes as The Baker Agency continues to grow its presence in the Florida market following its recent rebrand from Baker Public Relations. The rebrand reflects the firm’s evolution into a full-service communications agency as it approaches its 20-year milestone in 2027.
Presented annually by PRNEWS, the awards recognize women driving impact across brand reputation, strategic storytelling and leadership. Baker joins a select group of professionals nationwide recognized for advancing the communications industry.
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful,” said Baker. “As we approach 20 years in business, it reflects not only our evolution into a national agency, but also the extraordinary dedication of our team and the trust our clients place in us from across the country. We are proud to help organizations nationwide tell their stories and achieve their goals.”
Founded in 2007, The Baker Agency has steadily expanded into the Florida market, delivering integrated public relations, marketing and creative services to clients across a wide range of industries. The firm operates with a nimble, highly experienced team supported by a national network of strategic partners and collaborators across its three locations.
Recent work in the St. Petersburg market highlights the agency’s ability to drive both visibility and meaningful community impact. In 2025, The Baker Agency supported the “Passport to Paris” charitable fashion event at The Sundial, helping generate more than
100,000 dollars for local nonprofits and attracting nearly 250 attendees. The campaign, which benefited The Children’s Dream Fund and The Hambrick Foundation, was also recognized as a finalist for Best Public Relations Campaign at the Capital Region MarCom Awards, underscoring the agency’s ability to deliver both measurable results and purpose-driven outcomes.
Beyond client work, Baker is committed to mentorship and community involvement, supporting students, nonprofit organizations and fellow entrepreneurs.
Honorees will be celebrated on June 4, 2026, in New York City.
For more information about The Baker Agency, its services and to view the new website, visit www.TheBakerAgencyInc.com.
About The Baker Agency:
The Baker Agency is a full-service communications firm, proudly certified as a New York State Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). Founded and led by former TV news anchor and reporter Megan Baker, our agency is headquartered in Albany, N.Y., with additional offices in Pittsburgh, Pa. and St. Petersburg, Fla. Our seasoned team blends strategic insight with creative expertise to elevate brands, foster meaningful connections and deliver measurable results. From enhancing visibility and community engagement to managing complex crises, The Baker Agency empowers clients to stand out with authenticity and impact.
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