Bruce Pozzi Chapter Service Award

Created in 2004, the Bruce Pozzi Chapter Service Award is given to a member whose service to the Alaska Chapter has been significantly above and beyond expectations during the previous year(s) of service, particularly over the past year. The award is named for the chapter’s first president, Bruce Pozzi, APR, Fellow PRSA.

Award criteria:

The award is given based upon a clear demonstration of work in the following areas:

• Impact on PRSA Alaska
• PRSA activities
• Contributions to the profession outside of PRSA

Candidates may either be nominated by other PRSA Alaska Chapter members or be self-nominated.  There is no fee to nominate an individual for this award.

Nominators must submit the following:

• Summary of qualifications – A summary of professional accomplishments and service to PRSA Alaska, no longer than two typed pages, that includes specific examples of success (problem, solution and outcome) in each of the three areas listed above. Examples should include notable support or accomplishments that have occurred in the past year of which they are being nominated.
• • Demonstrate how the nominee has served the Society through his/her professional achievements, experience and reputation in the profession and broadened its vision through his/her contributions on its behalf.
  • Include a list of PRSA activities on a chapter, district, section and national level in which the nominee has effectively participated and how the Society has been strengthened as a result.
  • Show how the nominee has furthered credibility of PRSA by participating in professional activities outside of the Society.
  • List any awards and accomplishments of relevance.

• Letters of support – Each nomination must be accompanied by three letters that support the nomination. (Please note: no more than three letters of recommendation will be considered.) Each letter must be on letterhead and the body can be no longer than 500 words. The letters must specifically address the award criteria with specific examples of success (problem, solution and outcomes.) At least one letter must be from a member of PRSA. The letters must come from individuals separate from the nominator.

No other information shall be considered. Any information sent that exceeds word counts, or is outside the above requirements will not be considered.

Judging panel considerations:

The award judging panel will consider the following. It is highly recommended to include specific examples of this information in your nomination and/or letters of support.

• Has the nominee’s support of the chapter gone above and beyond what other chapter volunteers typically provide?
• Has the nominee regularly participated in or supported chapter meetings or professional development events?
• Has the nominee encouraged new members, mentored members or fostered greater involvement within the chapter? Has the nominee mentored or prepared emerging professionals for leadership roles in the chapter?
• How has the nominee worked with others to build a stronger, more inclusive chapter culture?
• Has the nominee built meaningful partnerships between PRSA and other professional or civic organizations or businesses?
• What has the nominee done to ensure ongoing chapter success (programs, systems, traditions or new initiatives)?
• Does the nominee demonstrate values and ethics that strengthen PRSA’s credibility for the long term?

The judging panel includes at least three judges selected from past chapter presidents, with a minimum of two holding APR accreditation.