Page, the premiere global professional association for senior corporate communications leaders, has announced that Ofield Dukes, founder and president of Ofield Dukes & Associates, has been elected to its Hall of Fame by the Page Board of Trustees. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the public relations profession and on the enterprises they have served or counseled. Dukes will be posthumously inducted at the Page Annual Conference held September 26-28, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A prominent public relations executive who represented major civil rights figures and entertainers, Dukes is the first Black PR professional bestowed this honor.
“Ofield Dukes will forever be remembered for his leadership and influence at the highest levels of our society, providing guidance and advocacy during the sea changes that occurred during the civil rights movement and beyond,” said Page Chair Charlene Wheeless. “It’s not lost on me that he is being honored by an organization that would not have welcomed him during the height of his career. This speaks volumes for Page and especially for Mr. Dukes. Very few senior communications leaders and public relations counselors broke as many barriers or advised as many people at such high levels of power. His impact will be felt for ages to come.”