Call for Entries! 2016 Aurora Awards and Awards of Excellence

Apr 6, 2016 | Event, News

From young professionals early in their careers, to those who have left an indelible mark on the Chapter and the profession, PRSA and PRSA Alaska honor and recognize top achievers.

The goal of PRSA Alaska Chapter’s annual award competition is to encourage professional  public relations performance and technique and to acknowledge exemplary work in the field. PRSA Alaska Chapter encourages all practitioners, companies and organizations to submit multiple entries for Aurora Awards and Awards of Excellence. The bulk of your programs must have taken place between June 1, 2015 and April 1, 2016.

Local professionals and campaigns are recognized through the prestigious Aurora Awards and Awards of Excellence. Individual awards include the Vivian Hamilton Professional Promise, Communicator of the Year and the Bruce Pozzi Chapter Service awards. Information on how to apply or nominate an individual are below.

—– Aurora Awards & Awards of Excellence
The Aurora Awards honor comprehensive public relations campaigns that successfully communicate a message using a variety of tools, programs and components. The Awards of Excellence recognize exemplary design, creation and production of a single public relations tool.

Step 1. Download an application entry form, required PowerPoint and checklist
Click here to download entry form  // Click here to download awards PowerPoint
Step 2. Make a payment via Square https://squareup.com/store/prsa-alaska-chapter
Step 3. Upload your application via Dropbox or submit to AuroraAwardsAK@yahoo.com (no paper applications will be accepted)

Important: The deadline for award entries is May 2,  2016, with late entries (additional $25/entry) due May 9, 2016.

—– Nominate a chapter member!
PR Communicator of the Year Award – presented to a chapter member who has made significant contributions to the public relations profession and the community.
Bruce Pozzi Chapter Service Award – presented to a member whose service to the chapter has been significantly above and beyond expectations during the previous year(s) of service.
Vivian Hamilton Professional Promise Award – presented to an outstanding young member who has demonstrated his or her dedication to advancing himself or herself in the field of public relations and has worked toward filing leadership role in the chapter and community.

Important: There is no fee associated with nominations. The deadline for nominations is May 2, 2016.