The International Network of Creatives recognized Teri Hansen, APR, as one of its 2026 Distinguished Artists for her steadfast leadership, community impact and unrivaled ability to turn creative ideas into meaningful impact across Southwest Florida and beyond.

Hansen, founder, president and chief creative officer of Priority Marketing, was honored at the organization’s Spring into the Arts Gala on March 5 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.

Hansen has developed an internationally recognized, full-service marketing, public relations, digital marketing and advertising firm. Her team of over 65 creative professionals make up one of Florida’s largest marketing firms, serving more than 400 active clients across a multitude of industries, including the arts, government, education, health care, hospitality and tourism, senior living, retail, construction, legal, finance, nonprofit and more.

“It is an honor and privilege to be recognized by the International Network of Creatives as a Distinguished Artist,” Hansen said. “Art lives in many forms, and our team aims to bring creativity, originality and strategy to every piece we touch, from graphic design and videos to copywriting and advertising.”

The International Network of Creatives is a Naples-based nonprofit and global movement that disciples creatives to reflect and proclaim Christ in their lives and work. The Spring into Arts Gala, which featured award-winning actor and producer Kirk Cameron as keynote speaker, also honored impressionist Paul Arsenault, musician Chad Craig, chef Brian Noland, cinematographer Hope Daley and journalist Sandra Lee Buxton.

Hansen founded Priority Marketing in 1992 and has built a creative marketing powerhouse that has earned hundreds of local, state, national and international awards. In addition to the Distinguished Artist award, Hansen’s most notable professional recognitions include PRNEWS’ 2025 Top Women in PR, American Advertising Federation’s 2024 Advertising Hall of Fame, Business Observer’s 2023 Top Entrepreneurs and Florida Small Business Development Center’s 2022 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. Priority Marketing has also earned prestigious recognition, such as PRNEWS’ Agency Elite Top 100 Companies in America, GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch, four-time recognition in University of South Florida’s Fast 56 fastest growing U.S. alumni-owned businesses in the world, and Florida Public Relations Association’s 2025 Medium-sized Agency of the Year.

Hansen, a founding member of FPRA’s Southwest Florida Chapter, is a 20-year charter board member for Lee BIA Builders Care. She currently serves on the board for SalusCare, an advisory board for Better Together and as a county-appointed marketing, public relations and advertising representative for the Lee County Industrial Development Authority. A breast cancer survivor, she also provides countless hours of heartfelt support and encouragement to dozens of women facing this diagnosis.

Additionally, Hansen leads Priority Marketing’s philanthropic initiatives, spearheading over $6.5 million for in-kind professional services to help further the missions of 200+ organizations across the region. Additionally, the firm’s event services have championed dozens of nonprofits in raising more than $250 million to date in support of their missions.

About Priority Marketing

Founded in 1992 by Teri Hansen, APR, Priority Marketing’s portfolio of professional services includes public relations, brand development, web services, social media, creative services, media buying, video production, digital marketing, event planning and more. As Southwest Florida’s largest full-service firm, Priority Marketing has grown to include more than 65 savvy creatives and mastermind strategists who partner with clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including hospitality and tourism, retail, health care, senior living, construction, legal, aviation, financial, education and government, as well as charitable organizations. The firm has been honored at the local, state, national and international levels with prestigious awards while providing more than $6.5 million in discounted and pro-bono services to local nonprofits. For more information, please call 239-267-2638 or visit PriorityMarketing.com.