Four NIRI members—Kimberly Esterkin, Rose Zu, CFA, Nahla Azmy, IRC, and Bernadette McCormick—are winners in the 2025 DeWitt C. Morrill IR Update Editorial Excellence Awards, which recognize IR Update magazine articles written by NIRI members during the past year that address significant issues in the field of investor relations, are well researched, and well written.
The program honors DeWitt C. “Dick” Morrill, who was one of the 22 founding members of NIRI, established in 1969. He was an extraordinary communicator who began his career as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and spent many years as an investor relations professional.
NIRI congratulates each of the winners and thanks all those who contributed articles to IR Update in 2025.
Gold Winner
“Preparing for an Unprecedented Proxy Season”
Kimberly Esterkin, Vice President, Investor Relations, ASGN Incorporated
Spring 2025 Issue
Silver Winner
“The Art of Delivery”
Rose Zu, CFA
Spring 2025 Issue
Bronze Winner
“A World in Transition: Post-Election Policy Insights”
Nahla Azmy, IRC, and Bernadette McCormick
Winter 2025 Issue