Wayland Residents Receive Prestigious Awards - Waylandpost

Wayland resident’s agency was recently named to the PRNEWS 2025 Agency Elite Top 120. The Nickerson Agency is owned by Lisa Nickerson. The PRNEWS 2025 recognizes the most respected PR agencies across the country every year, and highlights how Nickerson’s small, women-owned business has grown. Their client-partners include major players in the real estate, retail, proptech, entertainment, sports, and built environment industries.

Wayland resident and Nickerson’s Director of PR & Media Relations Shannon Mulaire was also recently recognized with PRNEWS’ Top 2024 Women Award in the Changemakers category.

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