2023-2024 Proposed Chapter Board Slate Announced

The nominating committee members have prepared the following written slate of board officer and director candidates for next year. The slate has been shared with the current board of directors. Elections will be held at the July chapter meeting, with installation to follow at the leadership celebration in August. *President: Carla Brown Lucas, M.S. *Immediate […]

FPRA Capital Chapter Announces 2023 Local Image Award Winners

Every spring, the FPRA Capital Chapter hosts the Local Image Awards Ceremony to recognize Tallahassee’s outstanding PR practitioners for their creative and effective work in the field of public relations. This year’s event was held April 27, 2023 at Parkview at Cascades. 2023 PR Intern of the Year Award During the event, the Capital Chapter […]

February Program Recap – FAMU SJGC Program: Exploring Careers in Public Relations

Article by Ja’Caiya Stephens, Third-Year Broadcast Journalism Student, Florida A&M University Date: February 21, 2023 Location: FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Panelists: Tonja H. Ward – Strategic Planning & Digital Content Consultant / Weekend Announcer, praiseLive & Co-Founder, Charlie & Tonja Ward Family Foundation Chirag Shah – Founder & CEO, The Current Agency […]

Nominations Now Open for FPRA Capital Chapter’s PR Intern of the Year Award

Do you have an outstanding public relations intern on your team who deserves recognition? The FPRA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the chapter’s PR Intern of the Year Award! This award will be presented to a student or recent graduate who demonstrated exceptional performance, professional growth, and a […]

March Program Recap – Ethics in Public Relations

Article by Asya Griffin, Public Relations Fellow at the Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office  Date: March 8, 2023 Location: Florida Sheriffs Association Thank you to our event sponsors: Target Print & Mail, Brown Lucas Consulting, and the Florida Sheriffs Association! The FPRA Capital Chapter’s March program featured Dr. Patricia Whalen, APR, an award-winning communications consultant with 20 years […]

Become a Sponsor of the 2023 Local Image Awards!

We invite you to become a sponsor of our 2023 Local Image Awards Ceremony, which will be held April 27 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Parkview at Cascades! Conducted annually, the FPRA Capital Chapter’s Local Image Awards competition provides Tallahassee-area PR practitioners a platform to be recognized for their outstanding public relations tools and programs. […]

Call for Student Scholarship Entries 2023

Call for Student Scholarship Entries 2023

MAKE A VIDEO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO FPRA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE! FPRA’s 84th Annual State Conference The FPRA Capital Chapter is offering a scholarship for one FPRA student member to attend this year’s FPRA Annual Conference. FPRA student chapter members will have the opportunity to hear from and network with PR professionals […]

Interested in Serving on the Board?

Want to get more involved in the chapter and bring your ideas to life? Volunteer to serve in a position on our Capital Chapter Board of Directors.  This is a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, grow your professional network, and give back to our industry and community. Scroll down for a list of […]

January Program Recap – 2023 State of the Media Journalist Panel

Article by Alyssa Bynum, Digital Coordinator for the FPRA Tallahassee Student Chapter Date: January 18, 2023 Location: Zoom Panelists: Vicki Bradley / News Director, WTXL ABC 27 Amy Keller / Associate Editor, Florida Trend Jim Rosica / Editor-in-Chief, City & State Florida Moderator: Alia Faraj-Johnson / President & CEO, Alia Strategic Group Through their reporting, […]

Call for Entries: 2023 Local Image Awards

Calling all public relations, marketing and media professionals of the Capital City! The FPRA Capital Chapter is now accepting entries for our 2023 Local Image Awards. The 2023 submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Submit entries to www.FPRAImage.org/Capital. Awards will be presented during the FPRA Capital Chapter’s 2023 […]