Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has helped strengthen the role of public relations by devoting themselves to services that help build and nurture the profession. They may have championed the merits of public relations; written articles and/or books; conducted opinion research; developed educational programs; and worked with students, professional groups and community groups. The Distinguished Service Award winner is a leader whose counsel is sought by others, who gives selflessly of their time and talent, and who possesses a distinguished record of service to the profession in leadership roles in professional organizations, teaching, strengthening curricula and advising students, public speaking, advising community groups and/or chief public relations officers and senior business executives.
Examples of service that might qualify:
- A frequent contributor of articles or books that strengthen the professionalism of public relations, or point the way to new, creative approaches
- A history of service to public relations organizations at the local, state or national level
- Working with students to provide inspiration and direction (mentoring, internships)
- Offering support to teachers and faculty to strengthen public relations curricula in our schools and colleges
