Peter Debreceny, a consultant with the Chicago-based strategy execution firm Gagen MacDonald, and former vice president of the Corporate Relations Department of Allstate Insurance Company, is being honored with the Arthur W. Page Society's 2010 Distinguished Service Award. With more than 30 years experience in public relations and integrated communications, Debreceny has had a distinguished career in both corporate and agency life and has practiced in New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
"Peter has been a visionary throughout his career in the communications field" said Bill Margaritis, Chairman of the Arthur W. Page Society. "From his contributions to the industry in his native New Zealand to his award-winning work in stakeholder relations and corporate reputation management at Allstate, Peter's pioneering spirit and commitment to building the future of our profession is widely recognized across the industry."