Like a couple thousand others, I had planned to be in Nashville, Tennessee this week for the annual PRSA and PRSSA conferences. Instead, as with almost everything else in our lives these days the conferences are being held virtually. That includes my favorite event—the awards banquet celebrating future leaders of our profession. For the past…… Continue reading Kenon McCollins: Future Music & PR Rock Star
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Melaina Lewis Wins Culpwrit Mentorship Award
Ohio University senior Melaina Lewis was selected by PRSSA judges as the top student mentor of 2014, and I enjoyed presenting the “Culpwrit” scholarship to her at last night’s awards ceremony and dinner in Washington, D.C. Melaina was nominated by one of her many mentees, Jessica Carnprobst, who credits Melaina with helping her decide to…… Continue reading Melaina Lewis Wins Culpwrit Mentorship Award
‘Culpwrit’ Award Winner: Kelsey Balimtas
By Geri A. Evans, APR “ . . . and the winner of the Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship is Kelsey Balimtas, president of the PRSSA Chapter at American University.” With these words, a very bright and talented young woman pursuing a degree in public communications with minors in marketing and psychology moved her dreams…… Continue reading ‘Culpwrit’ Award Winner: Kelsey Balimtas