PRSA Richmond Content Managers RSS Feed

Thomas Jefferson Award for Excellence in Public Relations

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:19 GMT

Each year, the PRSA Richmond chapter recognizes the extraordinary achievement of a seasoned public relations practitioner working in the Greater Richmond metropolitan region. Winners of the Thomas Jefferson Award for Excellence in Public Relations exemplify the best in the profession. The recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award is always announced at the Virginia Public Relations Awards. There is NO COST to submit a nomination and it is okay to nominate yourself. However, if nominating someone else, please remember the awards are supposed to be a surprise. What do you need in order to nominate someone? A 250-word statement summarizing why the nominee deserves the award. The nominee's current resume (allowed file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf). Headshot of the nominee (if available). Up to 5 letters of recommendation (allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf). Up to 5 supporting documents (allowed file types: jpg, gif, pdf, xls, doc, txt, ppt, zip, ps, rtf, eps,...

Rising Star Award

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:38:21 GMT

PRSA Richmond's Rising Star Award was instituted in 2010 to recognize an outstanding new member of the public relations profession. Rising Star recipients are practitioners who jumped into the profession with both feet-doing incredible work, seeking out learning and mentorship opportunities, and immediately looking for ways to get involved and give back. The recipient of the Rising Star Award is always announced at the Virginia Public Relations Awards. There is NO COST to submit a nomination and it is okay to nominate yourself. However, if nominating someone else, please remember the awards are supposed to be a surprise. What do you need in order to nominate someone? A 250-word statement summarizing why the nominee deserves the award. The nominee's current resume (allowed file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf). Headshot of the nominee (if available). Up to 5 letters of recommendation (allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf). Up to 5 supporting documents (allowed...

Virginia Public Relations Awards

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:34:07 GMT

Hosted by the Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the Virginia Public Relations Awards recognize the most creative and effective communications strategies and tactics happening across the Commonwealth. Award Categories Commonwealth Awards Capital Awards Community Relations Reputation/Brand Management Brief Events and Observances Extended Events and Observances Public Service Public Affairs Marketing Consumer Products Marketing Consumer Services Marketing Business to Business Global Communications Crisis Communications Issues Management Internal Communications Investor Relations Multicultural Public Relations Integrated Communications Media Relations Research/Evaluation Press Kits/Media Kits Press/News Conferences Video News Satellite Media Tours Feature Stories Editorials/Op-ed...

2013 Award Recipients

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:23 GMT

2013 Capital Awards * Indicates Best in Show ANNUAL REPORTS Award of Excellence VCU Medical Center Annual Report Virginia Commonwealth University Division of University Relations Award of Merit Achieve 2015, Year Three: Virginia's Community Colleges 2011-2012 Annual Report Virginia's Community Colleges BLOGS/BLOGGER CAMPAIGNS Award of Excellence 30 Ways in 30 Days that Community Colleges Elevate Virginia Virginia Community College System Award of Merit The Pilgrimage: Israel University of Richmond University Communications BROCHURES Award of Excellence Recruiting with PURPOSE: A Re-envisioned Prospectus for Bryn Mawr College Kismet Communications Bryn Mawr College Award of Merit Boatwright Memorial Library Brochures University of Richmond University Communications CREATIVE TACTICS Award of Excellence VCU Rodney the Ram Mascot Reveal Campaign Virginia Commonwealth University Division of University Relations Award of Merit Deer...

Homepage News CMS Page to Edit

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:24:55 GMT

May is for Member Benefits!

PRSA Richmond is off and running this spring to get you professionally fitter, faster! (More)

2013 Signature Sponsors

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:07:16 GMT

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

2013 Board of Directors

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:04:51 GMT

President Jennifer Curtis, APR jcurtis@worldpediatricproject.org 282.8830 or 484.9325 President-elect Jenny Pedraza, APR jenny@jennypedraza.com 938-5866 First Vice President (Programs) Catherine Gryp cgryp@crt-tanaka.com 675-8141 Second Vice President (Awards) Rachel Beanland, APR rachel@kismetcommunications.com 616-6723 Third Vice President (Membership) Andrew Ryan akryan@cpgroupllc.com 354-0964 Treasurer Greg Surber gsurber@hodgespart.com 788-1414 Secretary Jennifer Guild jguild@vahistorical.org 342-9665 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Accreditation Anne Buckley, APR albuckley@vcu.edu 828-6052 Thomas Jefferson/Rising Star Award Beth Monroe bethm@lewisginter.org 262-9887, x316 Director at Large Tom Morris, APR morrispr@verizon.net 750-1753 Director at Large Bill Farrar, APR wfarrar@vcu.edu 827-2051 Diversity Linda McElroy ...

The Next Wave

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:22:30 GMT

Are you a Richmond PRSA member who is new to the practice of public relations? Join The Next Wave, a special interest section for junior practitioners with five years or less relevant public relations experience. Come socialize and network with peers or get career advice from top-level local practitioners.

This group meets two to three times annually. For more information on upcoming events and/or questions on this special interest section, please contact Megan Semmelman, megans@hodgespart.com.

Welcome to JOBLink

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:50:39 GMT

JOBLink is a searchable job advertisement database that’s dedicated to the fields of public relations and communications, and is free to job seekers. If you’d like to create a listing for the JOBLink database, you’ll need to log in to this web site. If you’re not a PRSA Richmond member, simply create a user account in order to gain access.

Search JOBLink

If your organization would like to take advantage of JOBLink to advertise an open position, simply complete the online form make the required payment using VISA or MasterCard. If you wish to pay for your listing by check, contact Sara Hunt. Positions will not be posted until a check is received. Checks must be payable to PRSA Richmond. All positions are reviewed and activated by a web administrator before posting live on the web site.

Job listings are displayed for 30-day periods, and may be renewed for additional 30-day periods.

Member Organizations
30-Day Regular Listing............................ $25
30-Day Regular Renewal........................ $25

30-Day Premium Listing ......................... $35

30-Day Premium Renewal...................... $35

Non-Member Organizations
30-Day Regular Listing............................ $100

30-Day Regular Renewal........................ $100

30-Day Premium Listing ......................... $110

30-Day Premium Renewal...................... $110

*Choose between a regular listing or a premium listing. Premium listings get priority placement in the JOBLink database. See the difference in the types of listings.

Post your job on JOBLink

Public Service

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:34:36 GMT

Area Nonprofits Invited to Apply for PR assistance

Nonprofit organizations in Greater Richmond are invited to apply for professional public relations assistance through the PRSA Richmond 2013 Nonprofit Alliance.

Applications are available on the PRSA Richmond website and are due by Monday, April 1.

Nonprofit organizations may apply for assistance with strategic planning, organization of a public event, or assistance with communications tactics such as media relations, social media, or internal communications. The PRSA Public Service Committee will review applications and select one organization to support in 2013.

In addition, a free public relations workshop will be organized for all nonprofit organizations that apply.

PRSA Richmond members can help by spreading the word, especially to their contacts in the nonprofit community.

Questions? Contact Public Service Committee Chair Glenn Birch, glenn.birch@vacu.org, 560-5664.

Students

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:40:32 GMT

PRSA-Richmond provides strong support for the Public Relations Student Society of America chapters in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Currently, the PRSA-Richmond chapter sponsors an active PRSSA chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Learn more by contacting:

PRSA-Richmond
Student Relations Chair: Cameron McPherson

Virginia Commonwealth University
PRSSA Advisor: Bill Farrar

PRSSA chapters are open to students from all area colleges and universities. PRSA nurtures practitioners, starting at the college level and provides resources and mentorships, which ultimately will result in a successful public relations career and an ideal PRSA membership candidate.

Learn more about establishing a PRSSA chapter at your school.

Membership definitely has its privileges!

Becoming a member of PRSSA is easy, as well as a great career move! From leadership training to networking with professionals, and scholarship opportunities, the benefits of membership are many. Learn more about PRSSA benefits.

PRSSA National scholarships

Awards available from National PRSSA:
http://www.prsa.org/Awards/?ident=index0

Internships offered through National PRSSA:
http://www.prssa.org/news/default.asp?NewsID=151

About PRSA Richmond

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:01:04 GMT

PRSA Richmond is a professional association serving Central Virginia public relations practitioners. The chapter and the national organization, PRSA, are both marking more than a half-century of bringing professionals together to enhance the practice, to provide an exchange of experiences and ideals, and to promote professional development. PRSA Richmond was created in 1995 through the merger of two long-established and respected regional organizations, the Richmond Public Relations Association and the Old Dominion Chapter PRSA. The RPRA was a Richmond-based public relations group formed in 1946. The ODC was formed in 1961 serving professionals across Virginia. With the formation of two other PRSA chapters serving Tidewater and Western Virginia, ODC had refocused its group on Central Virginia and found itself sharing many goals and members with RPRA. The two groups united in 1995 to become a single, stronger organization. Monthly Luncheon Programs PRSA Richmond hosts a...

National PRSA Awards

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:41:48 GMT

Richmond PRSA carefully coordinates the Virginia Public Relations Awards’ entry categories with PRSA’s national awards program.

At the national level, the Silver Anvil Awards recognize public relations programs, and the Bronze Anvil Awards recognize the individual public relations tactics that go into a larger program or campaign.

Deadlines for these national awards are in approximately the same time of year as the deadlines for the Virginia Public Relations Awards, and our hope is that members and friends can repurpose their entries so as to participate in both awards programs. Learn more about PRSA’s national awards.

Quick Tips for Creating a Winning Award Entry

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:58:32 GMT

We know that making the move from a paper application process to an all-digital, all-online application process is a significant one. We've prepared this list of tips to help you best showcase your work in a post-three-ring binder world. PDF It If you're trying to showcase a print piece, you'll probably want to include a PDF of the entire piece. When you're creating a PDF, remember to consider page layout. If your piece is saddle-stitched, you'll want your PDF to display the pages as spreads and not individual pages. That way, the judges will see the same thing you see when you flip through the piece page by page. Photograph It If you don't think a PDF alone does your piece justice, photograph it. If you're photographing it without the aid of a professional, try to find natural light (standing by a window works!) and turn your camera's flash off. Find a big piece of white paper or a white sheet to use as a backdrop if you think it'll help your...

Past Presidents-RPRA

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:06:33 GMT

1993-94 David Blum, APR 1992-93 Aimee Noonan 1991-92 Paul Miller 1990-91 Anne Taylor 1989-90 Elise Lemmond 1988-89 Sue A. Brinkerhoff 1987-88 Charlotte K. Evans 1986-87 Suzanne H. Munson 1985-86 Mark I. Singer 1984-85 James M. Enroughty, Jr. 1983-84 Betsy Deekens* 1982-83 Robert E. Bateman* 1981-82 Barbara A. Garrett 1980-81 John R. Burke, APR 1979-80 ...

Past Presidents - ODC Chapter of PRSA

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:05:48 GMT

1994 Jayna Eller Velo, APR 1993-94 Rick Bragga, APR 1992-93 Doug Cochran, APR 1991-92 Elise C. Hughes 1990-91 Kimberlie J. Farlow, APR 1989-90 Brian Regrut, APR 1988-89 Raymond F. Kozakewicz, APR 1987-88 Lou Anne Nabhan, APR 1986 David T. Shufflebarger, APR 1985 Patricia M. Berg, APR 1984 Cheryl Gonzales Yancey, APR 1983 John E. Gullett, APR 1982 Frank J. McNally 1981 Michael D....

Independent Practitioners Alliance

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:13:59 GMT

Independent Practitioners Alliance Richmond is a thriving market for independent public relations practitioners. Our talented independents and small firms enjoy client engagements of all sizes and types, as these practitioners often offer their clients decades of experience (from PR firms to corporations to the newsroom) without the overhead of large companies. Richmond's independent consultants and small firms are nimble and seasoned with a passion for the entrepreneurial spirit. About Our Special Interest Section The PRSA Richmond Independent Practitioners Alliance provides resources and a virtual gathering place for independent practitioners and small firms, whether they work alone or in teams, from home, small or shared offices. The Alliance enables independent practitioners to network and share information with, and seek advice from, other PRSA members who share their entrepreneurial interests. The Section's purpose is to strengthen the independent sector in...

Applying for a Foundation Scholarship

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:41:09 GMT

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of PRSA Richmond, annually administers the David P. Hurdle and William Dietrick Memorial Scholarships in honor of two esteemed former chapter members.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to juniors or seniors of select Virginia colleges and universities who are planning to pursue a career in public relations. Applicants need not be public relations majors, but should be planning to work in public relations upon graduation.

To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items:

An official copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average
A resume, to include work experiences and internships
A typed, doubled-spaced, single-page essay on “Why I Want to Work in Public Relations”

Mail the application materials to:

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation
P.O. Box 29232
Richmond, VA 23242

Application materials must be received (not postmarked) by October 26, 2012

Only students from Longwood University, Randolph-Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond are eligible for these scholarships.

Scholarship winners will be announced at the November 28 luncheon of the Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

For more information, contact Linda Evans at 804-289-8056 or levans2@richmond.edu.

Back to Foundation Main Page

2012 Board of Directors

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:04:20 GMT

Officers President Jeff Wilson, APR jwilson@crt-tanaka.com 804.675.8175 President-Elect Jennifer Curtis, APR jcurtis@worldpediatricproject.org 804.282.8830 First Vice President (Programs) Jenny Pedraza, APR jenny@jennypedraza.com 804.938.5866 Second Vice President (Awards) Catherine Gryp cgryp@crt-tanaka.com 804.675.8141 Third Vice President (Memberships) Brian Chandler, APR bchandler@commonwealth-pr.com 804-221-9177 Treasurer Greg Surber gsurber@hodgespart.com 804.788.1414 Secretary Andrew Ryan akryan@cpgroupllc.com 804.385.2187 Committee Chairs Accreditation Anne Buckley, APR albuckley@vcu.edu 804.828.6052 Thomas Jefferson/Rising Star Awards Rachel Beanland, APR rachel.beanland@capitalone.com 804.385.7130 ...

Homepage Careers Box to Edit

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:09:44 GMT

JOBLink is a searchable database dedicated to the fields of public relations and communications, and is free to job seekers.There is a fee for advertisers.

To create a JOBLink listing, log in to this website. If you’re not a PRSA Richmond member, simply create a user account in order to gain access.