This evening is dedicated to the individuals who make our industry truly legendary. The Excellence in Public Information and Communications Awards Night is our time to pause and reflect on the leadership, mentorship, and grit that define the very best of CAPIO. We are honored to present our most prestigious individual recognition: the Paul B. Clark Award, the Frank Potter Cowan Crisis Communications Leader Award, the Scott Summerfield Communicator of the Year Award, and the Rising Star Award. These honorees represent the pinnacle of our profession—the ones who lead by example and inspire the rest of us to suit up and dive in.