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Karen Moore Receives Inaugural Leadership Award
Tallahassee, FL – [May 21, 2025] – Moore is pleased to announce Karen Moore, Founder & CEO of Moore, will be honored by The Sterling Council with the inaugural John A. Pieno, Jr. Leadership Award at the 33rd Sterling Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
This award recognizes Karen’s visionary leadership and excellence in strategic communications. With over three decades of experience, Moore is one of the nation’s leading marketing and communications agencies, earning more than 500 industry awards.
Karen’s leadership is defined by her ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities. Starting as a one-person firm, she has transformed Moore into an international agency which is consistently recognized as a Top 50 U.S. Agency by O’Dwyer’s PR and a Top 200 Global Agency by PRvoke Media. Her work has shaped public discourse on critical issues such as healthcare access and economic development.
Karen’s many accolades include the National Distinguished Leader Award from the National Association of Community Leaders, the 2024 PR News Top Mentor award, and Trustee of the Year by the National Association of Community Colleges, among others.
Under Karen’s guidance along with the team of Partners, Moore consistently delivers value through data-driven campaigns that achieve impactful results for clients. Moore’s team of 50+ communications professionals brings expertise across all industry sectors, including public relations, advertising, marketing, public affairs, and multimedia support.
Terrie Ard, Partner, President & COO of Moore, remarked, “Karen’s visionary leadership is characterized by ethical integrity, community impact, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and the positive influence she continues to have on our community, team, and clients.”
Karen’s commitment to fostering a strong corporate culture has resulted in a 92% employee retention rate, and nearly 1 in 4 team members have been with Moore for over a decade. Moore’s winning culture has landed the agency on the Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For list for 16 consecutive years and is consistently recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces.
This people-first approach has earned Moore a reputation as a trusted partner, resulting in a client retention rate of 98% and many client relationships that span decades.
About Moore:
Moore is a globally top-ranked integrated communications agency headquartered in Tallahassee with team members strategically positioned across the U.S. The agency is composed of a multidisciplinary team of experts, skilled in all major capabilities including public affairs, branding, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, media relations, and crisis communications. Representing Fortune 500 companies and small organizations alike, Moore gets results that matter.
