GREEN BAY, Wis. — Prevea Health and the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Wisconsin Market are delighted to announce that Angela Deja, Director of Public Relations and Communications, was named 2026 Communicator of the Year at the sixth annual WisCOMsin Awards on April 28.
The WisCOMsin Awards, hosted by the Madison and Northeast Wisconsin chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), recognize Wisconsin’s top communications and public relations achievements in 2025. The event included project-based awards for organizations and prestigious practitioner honors bestowed on individuals and a team.
“Communication isn’t just about what we say at the end, but how we shape understanding and sentiment from the very beginning,” Angela said in her acceptance speech. “I feel incredibly fortunate to do this work, and even more fortunate to do it alongside so many talented, thoughtful, and passionate professionals. You are all valuable, our work is valuable, and we all deserve to feel this seen.”
Angela was nominated by her team because of her exceptional leadership during a pivotal year for her organization. Most notably, she spearheaded the announcement of HSHS’ historic $270 million capital investment in its Green Bay hospitals and a strategic internal communications rework for Prevea Health.
This recognition is a testament to who Angela is – as a leader, communicator and mentor. “Her ability to navigate complex, high-stakes communications while remaining deeply invested in her team and the missions of our organizations is extraordinary,” said Dana Jermstad, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Prevea Health and the HSHS Wisconsin Market. “This award is a true reflection of the dedication, heart and excellence she brings to everything she does.”
In her nomination letter, Angela’s team also noted her “deeply human and empathetic” approach to leadership and mentorship. Despite the busy demands of Angela’s dual-director role for partner organizations Prevea and HSHS, her team said they can always count on her to be fully present and offer support.
“We’re proud to recognize Angela Deja for this achievement,” said Meghan Finger, president of PRSA Northeast Wisconsin. “Her work reflects the creativity, strategy and impact that define outstanding communications— and underscores the depth of talent we’re fortunate to have in our state.”
In addition to Angela winning Communicator of the Year, Prevea Health and HSHS Wisconsin Market won a total of six project-based awards, four Awards of Excellence (top award) and two Awards of Distinction (honorable mentions). To learn more about the sponsoring PRSA chapters for the WisCOMsin Awards, visit PRSA Madison at www.prsamadison.org and PRSA Northeast Wisconsin at www.prsanewis.org.
