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PROTOS Call for Entries

This year the Orange County Chapter of PRSA is Revving Up Recognition and Celebrating Classic Achievements in Public Relations!

And so, we invite you to “put the pedal to the metal” and enter the 2024 PROTOS

Awards. Submissions are now open! Complete details including submission deadlines and entry fees (same pricing as last year) are on the OCPRSA website.

Need some tips on writing your PROTOS entry?

View this presentation on Crafting a Winning PROTOS Entry by Susan Van Barneveld, APR

AND watch the recording of the PROTOS Panel: "How to Create a Campaign that Wins" to learn about campaigns and strategies used by some of our past PROTOS Awards winners!

In addition, OCPRSA continues the longstanding tradition of honoring exceptional public relations professionals and organizations for their commitment to the integrity, ethics and growth of our profession through our chapter’s Service Awards. Service nominations are FREE to submit and recognize the best in public relations excellence.

• Distinguished Service Award – Individual
• Distinguished Service Award – Organization
• Rick Miltenberger Mentorship Award

We will solicit nominations for Service Awards this summer.

Have questions? Please email ocprsaprotos@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you shortly.

We look forward to receiving your entry!

"Morning Coffee with the Media" Featuring Orange County Register Senior Editor Todd Harmonson

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Reveille, Inc., 150 Paularino, Bldg. B, Costa Mesa

Join us for our next Morning Coffee With Media, where we’ll hear from The Orange County Register's senior editor and lead editor for Southern California News Group, Todd Harmonson. With the news-packed fall season fast approaching, Todd will share what’s on his mind as we watch local–and national–reactions to this pivotal election at a not-to-be-missed live event moderated by Brenda Springer, Reveille founder and CEO. In this exclusive conversation, Harmonson will also touch on the impact of social issues on our local community and rich stories from his years of experience in the news industry. Please note this LIVE, in-person event will NOT be live-streamed!

Harmonson is an award-winning journalist who spent much of his career as a sports reporter and is the president and chairman of the board of the all-volunteer California Scholastic Press Association. Revered for his column writing, Harmonson has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, the Orange County Press Club and California State University, Fullerton’s Communications Wall of Fame.

OCPRSA members AND nonmembers are invited to attend, so bring a friend! Space is limited, so please register today!

The Orange County Public Relations Society of America is looking to invest in a student or recent graduate for its academic internship. This remote internship offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in Communications and Public Relations (PR). The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, content creation, PR, and a desire to learn and grow.

• Title: Communications & Public Relations Academic Intern
• Location: Orange County Public Relations Society of America, Remote
• Duration: July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024 (12-week period)
• Type: Paid, Academic
• Rate: $21.00 per hour / 15 hours per week

Save the Date for a Senior Roundtable!

Tuning Trust: Transforming the Recording Academy’s Reputation

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception

Location TBA

For executive-level practitioners with 10+ years of experience.

Speaker: Sean Smith

Sean Smith serves as Executive Vice President of Communications for the Recording Academy®. He works with the executive office to develop the Academy's communication strategy and contribute to the strategic planning process for the organization with a global focus, while directly managing communication objectives that promote, enhance and protect the organization's brand reputation. In 2020, Smith received the PR Week Purpose Award for his work in the MusiCares®' COVID-19 Relief campaign and was awarded the PRSA Silver Anvil in Issues Management.

Thank you to our event sponsor Westbound Communications and our venue sponsor Irvine Company.

Stay tuned for registration information.