Richmond Public Relations Foundation

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation was created in 1999 with the purpose of enhancing the field of public relations as a profession in Central Virginia.

The Foundation, a 501(c) (3) charitable arm of PRSA Richmond, administers the David P. Hurdle and William Dietrick Memorial Scholarships. The Foundation annually awards two $1,000 scholarships in each of the former members' names to two rising seniors. Scholarship applications are solicited from students currently attending Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, the University of Richmond, Longwood University, and Randolph Macon College who plan to pursue a career in public relations. The two winners are selected by the Foundation Board of Directors.

The Foundation also assists current practitioners by annually reimbursing five members, or their companies, up to $275 when they earn their APR accreditation from PRSA.