TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) welcomes ten seasoned communications professionals to the Society's College of Fellows. The newly appointed Fellows will be honoured for their professional achievement at the annual College of Fellows Luncheon during the upcoming Canadian Public Relations Conference, Conversations 2013, June 9-11 in Ottawa-Gatineau. The 2013 Fellows are:
"On behalf of all members of CPRS, I welcome these extraordinary leaders in Canadian public relations and communications management to the Society's College of Fellows," said Richard Truscott, APR, National President, CPRS. "It's encouraging to see individuals from across all regions of the country display the highest level of commitment to the profession and receive their fellowship."
Since 2000, the College of Fellows has recognized CPRS members who are proven leaders in their communities and the public relations and communications industry. There are currently 84 members in the College of Fellows, including this year's inductees, and 22 Honorary Fellows.
"Earning a Fellowship with the Canadian Public Relations Society is a true testament to a public relations practitioner's professionalism, dedication and contribution to the public relations and communications community," added Derrick Pieters APR, FCPRS, Presiding Officer, CPRS College of Fellows. "I am extremely pleased to congratulate the newly appointed Fellows on this professional accomplishment."
In order to attain Fellowship status with CPRS, a public relations professional must be a member with the Society for at least 10 years, have a minimum of 20 years of experience within the profession, and be accredited in public relations (APR). These are not the only requirements as successful College of Fellows candidates clearly demonstrate having brought a significant contribution to the public relations profession or to the CPRS community.
ABOUT CPRS
Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is a not-for-profit organization whose members are engaged in the practice, management or teaching of public relations and communications. Members work to maintain the highest standards and share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations. CPRS is a federation of over 1,800 members across 14 Member Societies based in major cities or organized province-wide. For more information, visit our website: cprs.ca.
Image with caption: "Colin Babiuk APR, FCPRS (Edmonton, Alta.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22124.jpg
Image with caption: "Kevin E. Brown APR, FCPRS (Prince George, B.C.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22120.jpg
Image with caption: "Carleen Carroll APR, FCPRS (Oakville, Ont.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22123.jpg
Image with caption: "Alan Clay APR, FCPRS (Calgary, Alta.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22116.jpg
Image with caption: "Béatrice Guay Pepper ARP, FSCRP (Montréal, Que.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22122.jpg
Image with caption: "Ginny Jones APR, FCPRS (Ancaster, Ont.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22121.jpg
Image with caption: "Carol Panasiuk APR, FCPRS (Toronto, Ont.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22117.jpg
Image with caption: "Robyn Quinn APR, FCPRS (Victoria, B.C.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22119.jpg
Image with caption: "Guy Versailles ARP, FSCRP (Montréal, Que.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22118.jpg
Image with caption: "William Whalen APR, FCPRS (Moncton, N.B.) (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121220_C2482_PHOTO_EN_22139.jpg
SOURCE: Canadian Public Relations Society
Bryan Sparks
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December 19, 2012
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