Suzanne Graney, CFRE, executive director of Four Diamonds, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Ernest R. McDowell Award. The award recognizes individuals for sustained excellence in the field of public relations, in both the profession and the community. Suzanne is a dynamic non-profit leader who has raised nearly $200 million in one…
When I took over as PPRS president and met with the professional fundraisers administering our Ken Robinson Memorial Scholarship, they counseled that it would take at least 5 years to raise enough seed money to begin distributing a scholarship. Yet at this year’s joint summer social, with Ken’s family in attendance, we were able to…
Nominate Your Mentor or Colleague Today! Many of us know, respect and admire someone in the field of public relations due to their talented and faithful service to our profession. Show your appreciation for their hard work by nominating them for the Ernest McDowell Award and invite the entire PR community to celebrate your nominee! …
As we flip our virtual calendars to June, it’s exciting to see how PPRS has evolved and grown in 2022. From pivoting (rather last minute) to a virtual event thanks to Omicron’s surge to reaching max capacity at our in-person events, our members are active, thriving, and propelling our profession forward. Here is a highlight reel of what…
PPRS is pleased to recognize Clara Weber as the winner of our 2022 scholarship. A rising junior at York College of Pennsylvania, Weber majors in mass communication major with a theatre minor. Excelling in the classroom, Weber has made dean’s list every semester of her college career. Actively involved in the WVYC campus radio station,…
“Tell me with whom you associate, and I will tell you who you are.” “Birds of a feather flock together.” “You become like the people you spend time with.” There are so many ways of saying it, and that’s because it’s true: the people you associate with influence your outlook and your future. Here at…
At the sold-out February PPRS event, we announced the first-ever PPRS matching gift challenge. PPRS members Lori Baker Pizzarro and Roger Baumgarten challenged members to give generously to the Ken Robinson Memorial Scholarship, and they promised to match the donations up to $1,000. The results? Drumroll, please! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 PPRS members rose to the challenge donated…
Our first event of 2022, “You Can Have Your RPIE And Eat It, Too! Maximizing PR Success Through Four Key Steps,” drew in record virtual attendance, including many students. A poignant student question closed out the event, “What is your best advice for a student who wants to get into this field and be successful…
In a world that needs more fellowship, you can find it here at PPRS. Happy New Year, PPRS family! I’m writing you this note because of our immediate past president, Christine Cronkright. She called me two years ago and asked, “Could you help by being secretary this year?” I’m also here because of Amy Hill,…
Earlier this month, I sent my oldest daughter to elementary school for the first time. It’s been many years since I’ve had to face the realities of “back to school,” and it brought back memories of the nerves, excitement, expectations, and sometimes harsh realities that come with a new experience. It’s been awhile since I…
