MVP Awards

No celebration is complete without recognizing exceptional individual performances.

Do you know somebody whose performance is MVP-caliber?

Nominate that person for one of the chapter’s two special awards.

The Bill DeLay Award for Distinguished Service to GKC/PRSA
GKC PRSA relies on members’ participation and volunteerism to achieve its goals. The chapter created the GKC PRSA Service Award to recognize these efforts. If you know someone who meets the following qualifications, please nominate that person for the 2008 GKC PRSA Service Award:
• Is a GKC PRSA chapter member in good standing;
• Exhibits exemplary volunteer efforts on behalf of the chapter;
• Demonstrates participation exceeding the status quo; and
• Displays a strong presence in the public relations profession and marketing community.

Each nomination should include a professional biography of the nominee, a summary of accomplishments, and at least two letters of recommendation. We will request an electronic color photo of the winner. There is no entry fee for the GKC PRSA Service Award.

Previous Bill DeLay Award for Distinguished Service to GKC/PRSA Award Recipients:
2008 Brooke EHlers
2007 Mike Ralston
2006 Janet Smith, APR
2005 Lydia Steinberg
2004 Robin Broder
2003 Nancy Levin, APR
2002 Elaine Warren
2001 David Eaheart, APR
2000 Beth Paulsen, APR
1999 Shaunda Parks, APR
1998 Stephanie Roush, APR

The Roger Yarrington Public Relations Professional of the Year Award
There are local practitioners who deserve special recognition for their contributions to the public relations profession. If you know someone who meets the following qualifications, please nominate the practitioner for the 2008 Public Relations Professional (PR Pro) of the Year Award:
• Demonstrates superior professional character;
• Exhibits exemplary professional achievement;
• Creates a positive impact on the communications profession, in the lives of professionals, and on organizations;
• Contributes his/her time and talents to the community; and
• Has earned the respect of peers, co-workers, and clients.

Nominees do not have to be members of PRSA. The PR Pro of the Year Award will be announced locally and featured in the GKC PRSA newsletter, The Network. Each nomination should include a professional biography and a summary of accomplishments and at least two letters of recommendation. We will request an electronic color photo of the winner. There is no entry fee for the PR Pro of the Year Award.

Previous Roger Yarrington Public Relations Professional of the Year Award Recipients:
2008 Melissa Sturges
2007 Michael DeMent, APR
2006 Bob Inderman
2005 Larry Wheeler
2004 Roshann Parris
2003 Steve Doyal
2002 Suze Parker, APR
2001 Sherlyn Manson
2000 Dean Davison, APR
1999 Bill Musgrave
1998 Chip Rouse, APR
1997 Becky Blades, APR
1996 Eric Morgenstern, APR, Fellow PRSA
1995 John Gilbert
1994 Reg Rowe, APR
1993 Michael R. Swenson
1992 Janet Smith, APR
1991 Dr. Roger Yarrington, APR, Fellow PRSA
1990 David Westbrook
1989 Shirley Quastler, APR
1988 Not Awarded
1987 Don Landes, APR
1986 Brook Poirer
1985 Beverly Norman, APR

Candidates for the PR Pro and Service Awards are due by noon Friday, July 25, 2008.

Please deliver PR Pro and Service Award nominations to:
PRISM Co-Chair Gina Leo
HOK Sport Venue Event
300 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

(816) 329-4409
gina.leo@hoksve.com