The Capital Chapter is pleased to announce the board slate for 2021 – 2022 below. Before COVID-19, we would announce the slate at a monthly meeting and then vote on the slate at the following meeting. However, as in-person meetings are only just returning, we are using digital communications to share the slate with you. […]
The Capital Chapter is regularly amazed at the talented and hard-working students in Tallahassee. So much so, we’re spotlighting them. And if you are studying public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, editing, writing, or another related field – tell us your story! Fill out this form and we may choose to feature you. All high school […]
Every spring, our chapter recognizes Tallahassee’s most outstanding PR practitioners for their creative and effective work in the field of public relations. While we couldn’t celebrate in person this year, Capital Chapter President Drew Piers, APR, and President-Elect Zoe Linafelt hosted a virtual, travel-themed Image Awards ceremony. Director of Awards & Recognition Valencia Scott led the […]
The purpose of the award is to recognize a member of the Capital Chapter for their outstanding contribution to the Chapter and the field of public relations. When awarded, the New Member of the Year and Member of the Year awards are presented at the officer installation meeting in August. The selection of a winner […]
The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Capital Chapter Communicator of the Year award is given to an individual in the Tallahassee area who uses his or her position to enhance community awareness, understanding and support for causes and issues through outstanding use of communications and public relations skills. The selection of a winner for this […]
The Stanley Tait Professional Award for Service to the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association has been established as the highest, most prestigious award of the chapter. The award honors the spirit, professionalism and leadership of Stanley Tait, an award-winning counselor and mentor to many within the Chapter. The purpose of the award […]
From Tallahassee to the White House Speaker: Toluse Olorunnipa Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Webinar Top Takeaways When asking a question in a press briefing, be affirmative; don’t back into your question. Pretend like you belong, even if you are having a new experience or facing a challenge. Don’t pretend […]
The Call for Entries for the 2021 Image Awards is now open! Calling all public relations, marketing and media professionals of the Capital City, we want your entries. The 2021 submission deadline has been extended to Monday, February 22 at 11:59 PM. Submit to www.fpraimage.org/capital. Full details can be downloaded and are outlined below. For […]
Dolly Parton: Crisis Communications CEO Speaker: Lance Kinney, Ph.D. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Webinar Top Takeaways Dolly Parton is an angel on Earth. Ask yourself, who is your Dolly Parton when a crisis occurs? Who is that forward-facing, morale building spokesperson? Always a good reminder: Message consistency! Consider media […]
This holiday season, the Capital Chapter is supporting Brehon Family Services. Since its inception in 1978, the organization has changed the lives of thousands of families in the Big Bend area. Brehon Family Services has welcomed more than 500 homeless, pregnant women and children to Brehon House. Here they can complete their education, receive job […]