Celebrate Manitoba’s Communicators at CPRS Manitoba’s annual MCOY Awards
Alumni are warmly invited to join the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) – Manitoba Chapter for an evening celebrating excellence in communications at the Manitoba Communicator of the Year (MCOY) Awards on April 29, 2026.
Enjoy networking with colleagues from across Manitoba’s communications community, an engaging panel discussion with industry experts, and award presentations at the Qualico Family Centre at Assiniboine Park.
The annual MCOY Awards recognize individuals and teams whose work demonstrates leadership, creativity, and impact in the communications profession. Bringing together professionals from across the public, private, and non-profit sectors to celebrate achievement, reconnect with colleagues, and engage in thoughtful discussion about the evolving role of communication management, you won’t want to miss this event.
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Qualico Family Centre, Assiniboine Park
🎟️ Tickets: $55 (members), $65 (non-members), $35 (students)
Panel Discussion
AI, Public Trust, and the Future of Communication Management in Manitoba
Two powerhouse RRC Polytech graduates, Rose Regier (Creative Communications, 2015) and Liz Cron (Creative Communications, 2013) – both at Blueprint Inc., – will join fellow panelist Matt Dirks, Managing Partner at Neralake, and moderator Mary Agnes Welch, Principal at Probe Research, for a scintillating panel discussion exploring how AI is transforming the communications landscape in Manitoba and beyond.
New research from Probe Research highlights significant public concerns about AI adoption, including fears about job loss, uncertainty about safeguards, and questions about whether the technology truly benefits society. At the same time, recent research conducted by RRC Polytech and Blueprint Inc. suggests communications professionals are increasingly using generative AI in their work—often without clear policies, training, or ethical guidance.
The panel will examine the growing gap between public skepticism and professional adoption, and the critical role communicators play in ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in an AI-enabled environment.
Alumni, staff, and students are all welcome – register now.
South Winnipeg Campus Info Night – May 7
Alumni curious about academic programs transitioning from MITT to RRC Polytech are invited to join us at the South Winnipeg Campus Info Night on Thursday, May 7 from 4 – 7 p.m., jointly hosted by RRC Polytech and MITT.