Each year, GSPRA reaches out for nominations to find inspring GSPRA'ns that we can recognize and honor. There are three awards that can go out to our gnarly commrades. So, nominate some awesome people in our chapter that are wel We know there are some pretty gnarly (to use a positive and popular west coast surfing phrase) or awesome people in our chapter that deserve recognition.  It’s up to you to make sure they get that recognition.  So don’t miss this opportunity!

The awards are as follows: 

Anne Raymond Distinguished Service Award: This award honors a GSPRA member for his or her commitment and dedication to the organization and to the profession. Typically, this member has gone above and beyond the call to support GSPRA and GSPRAns. AnyGSPRA member in good standing may nominate a fellow member for this award. Only members in good standing are eligible for this award.

Marie Wofford Professional Growth Award: This award recognizes a GSPRA member for outstanding work in the field of public relations prior to and during the previous school year. A nominated member may be at any point (early, mid-career, retiring, etc.) in his or her career. Nominations will be accepted from members, colleagues, supervisors, and superintendents/Board members. Only members in good standing are eligible for this award.

Outstanding Leadership in School/Community Relations Award: This award recognizes an individual, other than those directly responsible for a public relations program, who has proven himself or herself to be a leader in using effective school/community relations to build support for public education in his or her community. Nominations will be accepted from any Georgia school, school system, postsecondary institution, educational agency, or association.

The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, September 8^th.  You can email them to JD Hardin.