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Celebrating success at the 2025 Golden Target Awards

(L to R): Karina Durham, Maya Ivanovic and Anastasiia Nazarenko at the GPRA Golden Target Awards 2025

It was an outstanding night for the Palin Communications team at this year’s Communications and Public Relations Australia (CPRA) Golden Target Awards. 

CEO Karina Durham was appointed a CPRA Fellow, recognising her remarkable, values-driven leadership. Since taking the helm, Karina has guided the agency’s expansion into the GlobalCom PR Network, strengthened its position in health communications, attracted top talent and championed staff wellbeing through initiatives such as The Mindful Movement. 

Anastasiia Nazarenko, Account Director – Head of Innovations & Efficiencies, was crowned PR Professional of the Year – Agency, and Maya Ivanovic, Associate Director – Client Services, received the bronze award in the same category.  

To top off the evening, Palin Communication’s work on Shingles Awareness Week 2025 with GSK Australia was recipient of the Health Campaign (Consumer) category bronze award. 

We are so proud of our team and the powerful partnerships and people behind every success. 

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