PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast Earns Prestigious PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Award

November 24, 2025

By: Liselle DeGrave, APR, President of DeGrave Communications, and Rachel McGuire, MBA, APR, Founder/CEO of RMG Communications

The PRessing On in Public Relations Podcast has been honored with a PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Award, recognizing its excellence in thought leadership, content creation, and public-sector communications storytelling. This distinguished award celebrates the podcast’s impact on the profession and reinforces its position as a trusted, go-to platform for communicators nationwide.

“This award means so much because it represents the heart behind the show. Every episode is created with intention, care, and a deep appreciation for the work communicators do every day. PRessing On gives us a platform to celebrate those stories, and I am grateful to the PRSA Inland Empire chapter for recognizing the value this podcast brings to our profession, said PRessing On co-host Liselle DeGrave, APR.”

A Nationally Recognized Podcast for Communication Professionals

Co-hosted by Rachel Dickman, MBA, APR, Founder and CEO of RMG Communications, and Liselle DeGrave, APR, President and Founder of DeGrave Communications, the PRessing On Podcast launched in 2019 with a mission to spotlight leadership, resilience, creativity, and innovation in public relations. Since then, it has grown into a respected, high-performing program embraced by public-sector and private-sector public relations and communication pros.

Over the years, the podcast has achieved major accolades, including:

  • PRSA National Bronze Anvil Award
  • Regional honors, now including Best in Show and Polaris Award for PRSA-Inland Empire and a PRSA San Diego/Imperial Counties Bernays award.

These achievements highlight the podcast’s growing influence and its connection with communication professionals seeking real-world insights and practical strategies.

A Model for Modern Podcast Production and Storytelling

One of the reasons the PRessing On Podcast continues to rise in visibility is its commitment to professional-grade production and accessible storytelling. Every episode is produced in-house by our team using the same workflow and standards applied to client podcast and video projects.
The podcast is recognized for:

  • Expert-led interviews with communications leaders nationwide
  • Professionally scripted, recorded, and edited episodes
  • Full multimedia support, including transcripts, captioned teaser clips, and strategic distribution
  • Consistent brand identity and visual storytelling
  • Audience-aligned promotion across LinkedIn and Instagram
  • Cross-promotion through conferences, associations, speaking engagements, and guest networks

This level of quality reflects our full-service production capabilities and underscores the commitment to elevating public-sector storytelling.

An Award That Reinforces the Podcast’s Mission

The Polaris Award is meaningful because it honors strategic excellence, clarity, creativity, and impact. These values lie at the heart of the PRessing On platform. As a podcast built by public-sector communication professionals for communication professionals, PRessing On continues to advance the profession by:

  • Showcasing voices that often go unheard
  • Highlighting emerging trends and opportunities in public relations
  • Offering tactical and relatable insights for communicators at every career stage
  • Demonstrating the importance of authentic and accessible storytelling

This recognition affirms the podcast’s purpose: to help PR pros learn, grow, and keep pressing on together.

“Receiving the Polaris Award is an incredible honor and a reflection of the meaningful conversations we’ve had with public relations pros. PRessing On has always been about elevating the voices of public-sector professionals and sharing stories that educate and inspire. This recognition reinforces the importance of authentic storytelling and the impact strong communications can have on our communities, said PRessing On podcast co-host Rachel Dickman, MBA, APR.”

What’s Next for PRessing On

With new recognition and a growing audience, the podcast will continue to expand its storytelling and educational reach, including:

  • Additional nationally and internationally  recognized expert guests
  • Enhanced short-form and long-form video podcasting
  • Deeper dives into public-sector challenges and innovations
  • Expanded visual branding and content marketing
  • Continued accessibility features and platform enhancements

Listen and Celebrate With Us

Tune in at: pressingonpodcast.com


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DeGrave Communications, Inc. is a full serving public relations firm located in Murrieta, California. As a public relations agency in Southern California, we provide communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, social media, writing, photography, videography and outreach to our clients. We serve all areas of California, including Temecula, as well as Arizona and Nevada. We specialize in public agency / government outreach, as well working with non-profits and organizations. We represent clients in San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Sacramento County and San Mateo County.

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