Liz Oliphant, APR, Elected to Position of Fellow of Public Relations Society.

DALLAS -- The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) today announced that Thalia C. (Liz) Oliphant, APR, of Liz Oliphant and Associates, Inc. has been elected to The College of Fellows of PRSA. Oliphant is among the 18 new members who were inducted during PRSA's 2004 International Conference, Saturday, Oct. 23 in New York, said Del Galloway, APR, PRSA president & CEO 

"I am extraordinarily proud to be in a Society whose highest echelons reflect a lifelong commitment not only to PRSA, but to the profession through the superior practice of public relations," said Galloway of the College of Fellows, which was established in 1989. "As a mentor and a role model, Liz contributes immeasurably to the growth of our profession and the respect accorded to it."

This will bring the number of members of the College of Fellows to 430 out of the nearly 20,000 members of PRSA. Election to the College, based on lifetime achievement, is a professional honor awarded to senior practitioners and educators. Fellows are called on to continue their service to the profession through the College.

"The honor of being designated a Fellow by PRSA is one of the profession's highest awards for individual achievement," said Joe S. Epley, chairman of the College of Fellows and a past president of PRSA. "It clearly identifies outstanding professionals who, throughout their career, have significantly advanced the profession with exceptional performance and leadership."

With an emphasis on measurable results, Liz Oliphant & Associates, Inc., offers communications counsel that works. Established in 1978, the public relations counseling firm also publishes the Dallas/Fort Worth FinderBinder, a media directory.

Oliphant, who is the firm's principal, has more than 25 years of experience, representing corporations, retail outlets, real estate developers, non-profit organizations, professional and trade associations, elected officials, government agencies, professional services firms, performing arts groups and beer and wallcovering distributors.

According to the PRSA Bylaws, to be considered for the College of Fellows, a member of PRSA must have practiced public relations for 20 or more years, demonstrated superior capability as a practitioner, exhibited personal and professional qualities that serve as a role model for other practitioners and advanced the state of the profession. Criteria also include being Accredited, having passed rigorous oral and written examinations involving a depth of knowledge in the strategic analysis of public relations issues including program, research, ethics, legal issues, communications and other areas.

Note: Photos of Liz Oliphant available upon request.

About the Public Relations Society of America - Dallas Chapter

The Dallas Chapter of PRSA is the 13th largest PRSA chapter in the country, serving 383 practitioners of public relations in North Texas. The chapter was founded in 1951, just three years after the 1948 founding of the national society. The chapter provides members with a variety of professional services such as the Communicator's Job Bank, a monthly newsletter, professional development programs, monthly luncheons and college outreach programs. For more information, visit www.prsadallas.com.

About the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) - National Program

The Public Relations Society of America (www.prsa.org), based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society has nearly 28,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into 116 Chapters nationwide, 18 Professional Interest Sections along with Affinity Groups, which represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has 250 Chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States.