Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter Honors Top Professionals at 2006 Holiday Luncheon.Hanley, Ford, and Hall Carter Exemplify Excellence in the Profession WASHINGTON -- The National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The organization has more than 30,000 professional and student members, and is organized into 112 chapters nationwide. (PRSA-NCC) presented its annual awards for individual accomplishments at its holiday luncheon held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, December 12. The Diamond Award for Chapter Service was given to Paul Hanley, director of strategic communications for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking overall military officer of the United States military, and the principal military adviser to the President of the United States. ; the Diversity Champion was awarded to Rochelle Ford, Ph.D., APR APR See: Annual Percentage Rate , Howard University faculty; and the inaugural Young PR Professional of the Year was presented to Katie Hall Carter, new business manager, eastern region, Edelman Public Relations. "This year's award winners are known by many as friends, colleagues, and leaders," said Tracy Schario, PRSA-NCC President and director of media relations at The George Washington University George Washington University, at Washington, D.C.; coeducational; chartered 1821 as Columbian College (one of the first nonsectarian colleges), opened 1822, became a university in 1873, renamed 1904. . "Each brings inspiration, perspiration, and energy to their work and their involvement with the chapter and helps demonstrate why Washington is the world's capital for the practice of public relations." The 2006 Diamond Award for Chapter Service was presented to Hanley for his ongoing commitment to PRSA-NCC and to the profession. Hanley began the chapter's international committee in 1994, which adopted by the national PRSA organization as the model for its international section. Before returning to the Pentagon in March 2002, Hanley was founder and managing principal of DC Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in helping small government agencies and non-profits with corporate communication and strategic planning. Hanley retired from the U.S. Navy in 1992 after 24 years of active duty, primarily serving as a public affairs specialist. The Diversity Award was presented to Ford for her commitment to multicultural communications and diversity initiatives. Ford writes a monthly column on diversity for Tactics. While running a consulting firm, she managed several public relations campaigns for AARP, Urban Partnerships, and National Council of Negro Women The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, child of slave parents, distinguished educator and government consultant. Mary McLeod Bethune saw the need for harnessing the power and extending the leadership of African American women through . Ford is presently teaching at Howard University, coordinating its advertising and public relations sequence, and advising their Public Relations Student Society of America The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), based in New York City, is a pre-professional public relations organization. Founded in 1968 by its parent Society, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the organization has grown to more than 9,600 members and 285 (PRSSA PRSSA Public Relations Student Society of America ) chapter. In 2000, she was named to PR Week's Top 30 PR Professionals under 30 and to PRSSA's National Hall of Fame. Ford, an alumnus of Howard University, received her master's degree in public relations and a graduate certificate in gerontology from the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
This year, PRSA-NCC introduced a new awardCothe Young PR Professional of the YearCoto recognize up-and-coming professionals in the industry. The inaugural award was presented to Hall Carter, who also is a PRSA-NCC board member and has served as chairwoman of the programs committee. She was recognized for her tenacity, enthusiasm, and initiative. She has managed numerous special events for the chapter, including membership networking events and awards programs. Hall Carter holds a bachelor's degree from George Mason University Named after American revolutionary, patriot and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972. . About PRSA-NCC The National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America represents the world's leadership in the practice of public relations and is the essential network for practitioners in the Washington region. More than 1,300 members strong, the chapter provides high-quality and timely professional development programs, accreditation instruction and networking opportunities. The chapter promotes public relations education through the support of five regional PRSSA chapters and a career academy for inner city high school students. For more information about membership, leadership or events, please visit www.prsa-ncc.org. |
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