WomenRising Honors Jersey City PR Firm and CEO

Local public relations agency First and Last PR, led by CEO and Communicator-in-Chief Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw, was awarded the Corporate Partner Award by WomenRising at its Annual Celebration of Service Gala on October 22, 2025. The ceremony also coincided with WomenRising’s 120th-anniversary of service in Hudson County.

WomenRising is the designated provider for domestic-violence programs in Hudson County and offers a range of services including crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, workforce development, permanent supportive housing, and youth-family programs. Since its founding in 1905 as a Jersey City-based YWCA it has evolved to address the complex needs of women and families in the region.

Headquartered in Jersey City, First and Last PR is a woman-owned public relations and digital communications agency specializing in beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. Founded in 2012, the firm has grown under Scott-Bradshaw’s leadership into an award-winning agency known for advancing inclusive narratives and empowering emerging leaders. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

“At First and Last PR, we believe that small, intentional acts can create powerful ripples of change,” Scott-Bradshaw said in a public statement. “Whether it’s mentoring future leaders, female founders, or donating beauty and lifestyle products to help women in need feel confident and cared for again, we know that small efforts can lead to big impact.”