Craig McDaniel Receives Norman P. Teich Award; Former Dallas City Councilman Honored by PRSA for Community Service.

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002

Craig McDaniel, an accredited public relations professional (APR) and vice president of Michael A. Burns & Associates, has been chosen by the Dallas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as this year's recipient of the Norman P. Teich Award, which recognizes a member's outstanding dedication to public service.

Nominees were evaluated based on their dedication, work, and accomplishments in serving the Greater Dallas community by volunteering their own personal time and talent. McDaniel has lent both his public relations skills and his time to a variety of causes.

"Being a good community steward of professional and personal talents is important for us all, but particularly so for public relations practitioners," said Blake Lewis, APR and president of the Dallas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. "Oftentimes, we're called upon to assist our employers in creating meaningful community relationships, so it's appropriate for us to do our part in helping to make the greater Dallas area a better place to live and work. The breadth and depth of service that Craig McDaniel has given to more than a dozen area groups and organizations, both visibly and behind the scenes, continues the spirit of Norm Teich's community service in ways that touch many different groups and people."

McDaniel's community service includes:

-- Dallas City Council (1993-1997)

-- Legislative Affairs Committee (chairman)

-- Arts, Education and Libraries Committee (chairman)

-- Health, Youth and Human Services Committee (vice chairman)

-- Transportation & Telecommunications Committee

-- Finance Committee

-- Minority/Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee

-- Texas Municipal League

-- National League of Cities

-- Cultural Affairs Commission (appointed by Dallas City Council)

-- City of Dallas Housing Finance Corp. (provides affordable mortgages to
low-income homebuyers)

-- Dallas Theater Center (director, Executive Committee, Long-Range Planning
Committee chairman)

-- Resource Center of Dallas operates AIDS Resource Center and the John Thomas
Gay & Lesbian Community Center, among other services. (director, vice
president, Fund Development Committee chairman)

-- Dallas Center for the Performing Arts (former director)

-- Downtown Improvement District (former director)

-- Turtle Creek Chorale (advisory board member)

-- Pegasus Theater (former advisory board member)

-- 3801 Gilbert Condo Association (president)

-- Junius Heights Homeowners Association (former president)

-- Old East Dallas Coalition (former chairman)

-- DISD volunteer tutor at Lipscomb Elementary School

PRSA began giving the Norm Teich Award in 1989, the year after his death, as a way to remember the lives Teich touched and his commitment to the betterment of the city of Dallas. The award is given each year to a PRSA member who demonstrate's Teich's drive and involvement in community service. For photos of the award presentation and a complete bio, visit www.mbapr.com/teich.