LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 6, 2025--
Ragan Communications and PR Daily select Toshiba America Business Solutions' Rick Havacko as a finalist for Media Relations Professional of the Year. Toshiba's internationally recognized communications leader is one of six national finalists for the prestigious award.
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Ragan Communications and PR Daily's Media Relations Professional of the Year award honors the most effective, creative and impactful communicator who redefines how their brand builds trust, tells stories and makes headlines. More than 300 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration. Ragan Communications and PR Daily will reveal award recipients on September 26 at the Yale Club in New York City.
"Rick Havacko has demonstrated masterful media strategies, compelling narratives and impressive results, helping Toshiba stand out in an always-evolving media landscape," says Ragan Communications Senior Marketing Manager for Awards Programs Brendan Gannon. "We can't wait to celebrate Rick and all other award finalists' achievements in person this September."
Toshiba's Impact Player
Havacko helps Toshiba remain at the forefront within the B2B technology space by providing consistent, high-quality, and timely news to local, national, trade media and market analysts.
His efforts result in Toshiba besting its competition in key metrics (per Cision ) throughout the United States, Latin America and Brazil. This includes securing the most favorable editorial coverage in the United States, Latin America and Brazil among his organization's primary counterparts over the last 18 months.
His story placements for Toshiba, its products and people appeared in such notable outlets as U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, SHRM, CIO, Los Angeles Times and Orange County Business Journal.
Upon championing the PR campaign for the Toshiba Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover contest, Havacko secured citations from 22 elected officials, including governors, U.S. and state senators, state representatives and mayors, to support the winners’ ribbon-cutting events.
"Rick’s recognition as a national finalist is a direct reflection of his ability to deliver clear, consistent, and strategic media results that elevate our brand in a competitive space," states Toshiba America Business Solutions Vice President of Solutions and Outbound Marketing Kerstin Woods. "His work not only drives visibility in top-tier outlets but also builds lasting credibility for our organization across B2B markets. We’re proud to see his efforts acknowledged on such a prestigious stage and look forward to celebrating his continued success."
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About Ragan Communications and PR Daily
For more than 50 years, Ragan Communications has been the go-to source for news, training, and intelligence for communications and PR professionals. Its brands, including PR Daily, deliver essential insights to communicators through daily news sites, events, awards programs, and more. Each month, more than 600,000 industry leaders turn to PRDaily.com and Ragan.com for trusted content.
About Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
Toshiba America Business Solutions is a leading innovator of solutions empowering people to perform efficiently and effectively in their work environment. Serving professionals across the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America, Toshiba delivers secure and sustainable systems, services, and subscriptions to better print, manage, and display information. Toshiba continuously focuses on its clients and communities, is committed to sustainability, and is recognized as a Wall Street Journal Top 100 Sustainable Company. To learn more, please visit business.toshiba.com. Follow Toshiba on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and YouTube.
Toshiba's Rick Havacko Finalist for Media Relations Professional of the Year
