Weber Shandwick is proud to announce that Valiant Freeman, Associate Creative Director, has been named one of PRovoke Media’s 2026 Young Changemakers.
Developed by PRovoke Media in partnership with WE Communications, the Young Changemakers awards recognize the next generation of communications leaders whose perspectives and experiences have historically been underrepresented, including those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Valiant is one of four professionals selected for this year’s honor, alongside Amira Williams of FleishmanHillard London, Jesslyn Laiyenes of Ogilvy Singapore and Madison Vanstone of GCI Canada. As an Associate Creative Director at Weber Shandwick, Valiant has worked with clients including Anheuser-Busch and leading consumer and health brands, helping deliver creative communications that connect with audiences and make an impact.
The 2026 Young Changemakers will be featured in upcoming PRovoke Media podcasts and invited to participate in the PRovoke Global Summit in Chicago on October 26–27. They will also join a panel discussion on the future of the communications profession and receive their awards at the Global SABRES ceremony on October 26.
We congratulate Valiant on this well-deserved recognition and are proud to celebrate his leadership, creativity and commitment to advancing positive change.