Finalists announced for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards

Laura Hunter has joined the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) as Media and Communications Manager, following five years at Canon Australia as Public Relations and External Communications Manager, Oceania.

Laura brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations, having held in-house roles across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, spanning technology, entertainment and health.

In her new role, Laura will lead UDIA NSW's communications strategy, strengthening the organisation's profile, driving member engagement and bringing its research, policy and advocacy priorities to life at a pivotal time for housing delivery in NSW.

Lily King has joined the GELLUNG WARL First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria as Head of Government and Public Relations. She held a number of roles at the Office of the Victorian Premier, including as Deputy Director of Media and Press Secretary.

Natalie MacGregor has commenced as Senior Media Liaison at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland. Prior to this, Natalie was Marketing Manager at AgForce and worked in media and comms at QAAFI at the University of Queensland. She was previously a journalist, mostly with the ABC.