Erika Icon, owner and publicist of The Rub PR, has received an ASN Award for Best Publicist. The award was announced on August 28, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
ASN Award Recognition
Erika Icon was honored with the ASN Award for Best Publicist. Icon stated that she was unable to attend the event this year due to a busy period with nominations. She also mentioned her enjoyment of the awards, crediting Michael for his work. Icon recalled having fun at the event the previous year and being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Rub PR, Icon's agency, has a history of nominations and wins at the ASN Awards. In 2022, The Rub PR won the trophy for Best Public Relations Firm, the first year the award was given out. The firm was nominated for Best Public Relations Firm for the fourth consecutive year in 2025. In 2026, the award's name changed to Best Publicist, and The Rub PR was again nominated, marking its fifth consecutive nomination for the award.
In 2025, The Rub PR was nominated for Best Public Relations Firm, and 10 of Icon's clients also received nominations. For the 2026 awards, The Rub PR made the list of the Top 8 Finalists, and their clients collectively secured over 40 nominations across various categories. The Rub PR also returned as a sponsor for the 2026 awards show.
Icon expressed her honor at being nominated again in 2026 and her desire for a third win. She noted the effort put forth for her clients and acknowledged the support from their fans and the industry in securing nominations.
Hall of Fame Induction
Erika Icon was inducted into the ASN Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. This recognition came after 19 years in the industry. The ASN Awards announced its 2025 Hall of Fame Class at the end of 2024. Icon was inducted alongside Suze Randall and her clients Micky Lynn and Jupiter Jetson, among other honorees.
ASN Magazine featured Icon on its June 2025 cover, which included a multi-page spread and an interview, in recognition of her Hall of Fame induction. Icon described being considered a trailblazer as an honor, acknowledging her contributions to the industry despite working behind the scenes where awards are less common. She expressed excitement about her induction into the Class of 2025, particularly being inducted with Suze, who she cited as an inspiration, and two of her clients.
ASN Awards Ceremony Details
The 2025 ASN Awards ceremony took place on Saturday, August 23, in Orlando, Florida. Information and tickets for the 2025 event were available at asnlifestylemagazineawards.com. Voting for the 2025 awards was open through July 13.
The 2026 ASN Lifestyle Awards were scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at the Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. The 2026 show featured Casey Carter as the Mistress of Ceremonies. More information about the 2026 awards was available at asnlifestylemagazineawards.com. Voting for the 2026 awards opened on Monday, April 13, and continued through Tuesday, July 21. To vote, individuals had to register on the secured voting site, asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/vote-4-13-2026, and each person could vote once.
Key Facts
- Erika Icon won an ASN Award for Best Publicist on August 28, 2026.
- Icon was inducted into the ASN Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.
- The Rub PR, Icon's agency, was nominated for Best Public Relations Firm in 2025 and Best Publicist in 2026.
- The 2025 ASN Awards ceremony was held on Saturday, August 23, in Orlando, Florida.
- The 2026 ASN Lifestyle Awards took place on Saturday, August 22, at the Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida.
