The Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is now accepting nominations for its two annual awards: Member of the Year and the Bob Davis Award.
The Member of the Year award recognizes one member of the Orlando Area Chapter who has made a significant contribution to the Association through outstanding leadership, demonstrated enthusiasm, extraordinary involvement and loyal support.
The Bob Davis Award is named in honor of Dr. Bob Davis, Ph.D., ABC, APR, CPRC, retired professor from the University of Central Florida who has given tirelessly to our Chapter and FPRA for over three decades. The Bob Davis Award honors an individual who has worked behind the scenes in the past year to support FPRA. It’s our way of recognizing an “unsung hero.”
Candidates must be nominated by someone in the profession. Please include a written narrative of no more than 500 words detailing why the person should be recognized, the accomplishments/contributions that illustrate why the candidate warrants consideration, and the inclusion of committee work and/or other FPRA involvement. Nominees must be active FPRA members in good standing. Individuals may not endorse more than one candidate per award. Nominations for members of our Board of Directors are appropriate.
Nominations should be sent to Orlando Area Chapter President Wendy Jo Moyer, APR at wjmoyer@bellsouth.net no later than Friday, July 29.
Past recipients
2010
Member of the Year – Doreen Overstreet, APR
Bob Davis Award – Rachael Gmerek
2009
Member of the Year – Jamie Floer, APR
Bob Davis Award – Tami Karaba
2008
Member of the Year – Keith Salwoski
Bob Davis Award – Amanda Forbes, APR
2007
Member of the Year – Chris Gent, APR, CPRC
Bob Davis Award – Cynthia Lambert, APR
2006
Member of the Year – Bob O’Malley, APR
Bob Davis Award – Rachel Kingston
2005
Member of the Year – Bonnie McGuire
Bob Davis Award – Sheridan Becht, APR, CPRC
2004
Member of the Year – Brie Turek
Bob Davis Award – Chris Gent, APR, CPRC
2003
Member of the Year – Jeni Hatter
Bob Davis Award – Trent Flood, APR
2002
Member of the Year – Bill Randolph
Bob Davis Award – Doreen Perez