IABC Houston

IABC Houston is preparing for another outstanding year of professional development, networking and more. Our new fiscal year begins July 2026 and we're looking for chapter volunteers. Would you like to volunteer with IABC Houston?

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Fellow communicators are at IABC's World Conference 2026 in Toronto, Canada representing the U.S. region and Houston! ✈️

From left to right: John Harris, Erika M. Buchanan, Alice Brink, Shea Sullivan, Marisa Saenz and Danielle Grossman from Rodeo Houston, Daniela Mejia, and Jessica Michan.

📢 Duplicate awards for 2026 Bronze Quill Award winners are now available!

Get yours today: https://buff.ly/1t9uKMj

At the 2026 Bronze Quill Awards, we had the joy of recognizing one very special person, Helen Fischer! President Erika Buchanan presented this heartfelt honor. For many years, Helen has been IABC Houston’s devoted historian, and she’ll be bowing out this summer. Helen, we are grateful for your dedication to IABC Houston!

Many of the memorabilia items displayed at last week’s gala came from Helen’s own collection.

Thank you, Helen, for your service and preserving our history and sharing it for our 80th anniversary.

🚨Last-minute spots are available for the IABC Houston 2026 Leadership Summit. 🚨

Only 7️⃣ seats remain for this full-day leadership communication experience. Join Houston-area executives, business owners, senior leaders and communicators for a practical day focused on clarity, influence and leadership presence.

Attendees will learn from six expert speakers, participate in workshop-style sessions and leave with actionable takeaways they can apply immediately in their roles.

Participants will also receive an IABC Houston Leadership Certificate. 📃

Register now!

📍 Pierpont Communications
📅 Friday, June 12
🕦 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
🎟️ Last day to register: https://buff.ly/RZnw8uP

📣 Ready to take a strategic look at your communications efforts?

Join the IABC Houston ESIG community TODAY for “Communications Audits: Getting insights That Drive Strategy” featuring communications expert Shea Sullivan. Learn how communications audits can uncover perception gaps, identify what’s working and what’s not, and help drive stronger business outcomes, all with insights on how AI can streamline the process for you and your clients.

You will walk away from this session knowing more about:
✔️ Why a communications audit is important and how to make the business case for it
✔️ What to expect from an audit and how AI can optimize turnaround time
✔️ How to use the results strategically once the audit is complete

Register now!

📍 King Ranch Texas Kitchen
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
🎟️ RSVP: https://buff.ly/FgAvmfY

📢 Say yes to a day of growth and inspiration at the IABC Houston 2026 Leadership Summit, which is taking place in TWO DAYS! If you want to turn town halls into alignment-building events for your organization, leverage AI so you can focus on what matters most, and share with important parties what you stand for, this summit is designed for you.

With only 20 spots available, you’ll be part of a small group of leaders who will spark meaningful conversations, build real connections, and apply new ideas or tips in real time.

Participants who complete the IABC Houston Leadership Summit will receive an IABC Houston Leadership Certificate recognizing their commitment to advancing leadership and communication capabilities. 📃

RSVP today!

📍 Pierpont Communications
📅 Friday, June 12
🕦 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
🎟️ Register today: https://buff.ly/RZnw8uP

Summer is perfect for vacation time. It’s also perfect for doing a mid-year snapshot on your progress as a comms professional or entrepreneur. Ask yourself: Are you close to your 2026 goals? Is the process you implemented working well? Are you collecting the correct data? Let’s uncover what works, what doesn’t work, perception gaps, red flags, and what really matters to your key audiences!

If you’re ready to dive into an audit and harness the power of AI, or if you’re simply seeking some expert guidance, don’t miss tomorrow’s June ESIG luncheon with Shea Sullivan, the CEO & Principal Consultant of Comms at Work.

Secure your spot today!

📍 King Ranch Texas Kitchen
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
🎟️ RSVP: https://buff.ly/FgAvmfY

In honor of Downs Matthews, ABC, IABC Fellow, and founding member of IABC Houston, IABC Houston presents a scholarship to an outstanding student at the Bronze Quill Awards. This year's recipient is Ciara Crawford, a rising senior at Prairie View A&M University. After finishing her undergraduate studies, she plans to pursue a master’s degree at the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and work as a PR professional in the airline or banking sectors.

Congratulations, Ciara! 🥳 🎊