Special Events

Golden Image Deadline is May 15th

The Golden Image Awards competition is conducted annually by the Florida Public Relations Association to recognize outstanding public relations programs in Florida and to encourage and promote the development of public relations in our state.

The Golden Image Awards have become a standard of excellence in the state of Florida. Winners demonstrate the very best examples of innovation, planning and design. The awards competition includes four divisions of categories. They are as follows:

  • Division A – Public Relations Programs (13 categories)
  • Division B – Collateral Tools of Public Relations (7 categories)
  • Division C – Digital Tools of Public Relations (9 categories)
  • Division D – Student Projects in Public Relations (6 categories)

Learn more and submit yours here: https://www.fpra.org/recognition/golden-image-awards/

Pre-conference Mixer

Join us at the World Equestrian Center for networking with conference attendees, a brief tour of the WEC, photo opp, and drinks and food (on your own) at the Yellow Pony. Learn more here

Nominate communicators of the year by March 11

The deadline to nominate has been extended to March 23!

As part of the Mid-Florida Image Awards gala on April 13, we will also honor our communicators of the year.  

Since 2005, the Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year Awards have recognized individuals and institutions with demonstrated excellence in strategic communications that improves the quality of life in Marion or Citrus counties.

Nominees do not have to be members of FPRA but must exemplify the highest professional standards in the communications field. Nominees may include businesses, nonprofits, journalists, educators, community/civic leaders and professionals from allied fields, including advertising and marketing.

Submit your nominations here by March 23.

Your generosity inspires: We helped feed 16 Pace Center for Girls families

PACE Center for Girls

PACE Center for GirlsAt our Merry Mixer on Dec. 16, the FPRA Ocala Chapter presented Pace Center for Girls executive director, Carole Savage, APR, CPRC, a check for $820 – exceeding our $500 objective and helping 16 Pace families buy groceries from Publix during the holidays.
 
We hosted the fundraiser as part of the chapter’s community service project and to honor Carole and her John W. Dillin Award, FPRA’s highest honor.

The Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization committed to helping girls and young women have a brighter future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.

During the check presentation, Carole said: “While we were at home with our families with too much to eat, some of my Pace girls would have had nothing to eat. The Ocala Chapter’s contribution made a huge difference in the lives of our girls – and helped us meet our fundraising goals. I can’t thank you enough.”  

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