Eric Hagemann, APR, named MinnSPRA's 2026 President's Award winner

Eric Hagemann, APR, founder and strategist at Leif Media & PR, was honored with MinnSPRA's 2026 President's Award at the spring conference on April 30. This award is given at the discretion of the association’s president to recognize an individual who has provided exceptional service or support to the president, the board or the organization as a whole. It celebrates those who consistently step up, contribute behind the scenes and play a vital role in strengthening the organization and advancing its mission.

A MinnSPRA member since 2016, Hagemann has served on the MinnSPRA Board of Directors since 2023 and was elected membership chair in 2024. He champions professional development and awards initiatives for the organization and co-led this year's spring conference planning team.

An NSPRA 35 Under 35 honoree in 2020 and Gold Medallion Award winner in 2025, Hagemann is passionate about giving back to the field of school PR and finding ways to help MinnSPRA reinvest in its members.