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ABOUT US

The Public Relations Society of America Blue Ridge chapter is a professional association serving Central and Southwest Virginia public relations practitioners. Founded in 1992, the chapter strives to bring together professionals to enhance the practice, provide an exchange of experiences and ideals, and promote professional development.

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President-elect: Brittany Madonna

President-elect: Dr. Stephanie Smith (Program Chair)

Immediate Past President: Hannah Shinault Deuyour (PRSSA Liaison)

Secretary: Allison Moore (Membership Chair)

Treasurer: Chuck Lionberger (Accreditation Chair)

Director-at-Large: Tiffany Bradbury (Communication Chair)

Director-at-Large: Kate Renz (Membership Chair)

Director-at-Large: Ceci Leonard (Sponsorship Chair)

Director-at-Large: Amanda Kenney (Program Chair)

Want to get involved? We have opportunities for you to serve on committees! Reach out to any of our Board Members for more information!

MEMBERSHIP

Joining PRSA National and PRSA Blue Ridge represents one of the best investments communication professionals can make in their careers. Membership in a recognized professional association can strengthen your resume, sharpen your skills, expand your contacts and enhance your standing with management or clients. Join now! http://www.prsa.org/joinus/howtojoin

Check out the many benefits PRSA has to offer!

Questions? Contact our Membership Chair, Kate Renz

Workshops for continuing

professional skills development

Annual award recognitions

Sharing ideas with your peers

Exclusive online resources

for members

Monthly socials and

networking events

Membership Chair:

Kate Renz - katerenz19@vt.edu

On February 27, 2025, winners of the 2024 PRSA Summit Awards were recognized!
Scroll to check out the projects that were honored with these prestigious awards.
CONGRATULATIONS!

CAMPAIGNS DIVISION

Community Partnerships

Gold: Inside IALR Podcast – Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Silver: Meet the SROs – Roanoke City Sheriff’s Department

Issues and Crisis Management

Gold: Central Sterile Campaign – Carilion Clinic

Internal Communication

Gold: March MATHness – Roanoke County Public Schools
Silver: In the Bag – Virginia Department of Transportation

Marketing Products or Services

Gold: River Run Dental SEO Campaign – LeadPoint Digital
Silver: Yancey Bros. SEO Campaign – LeadPoint Digital

Public Relations Campaign

Gold: Undergraduate Recruitment Campaign – Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Silver: Getting to Know BoCo Campaign – Botetourt County

Special Event (Two days or shorter)

Gold: TechNite RBTC – LeadPoint Digital
Silver: Good Sam Hospice Ribbon Cutting – 5Points Creative

Special Event (Longer than two days)

Gold: Women’s History Month Instagram Campaign – Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

BEST IN SHOW (Campaigns): Undergraduate Recruitment Campaign – Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

TACTICS DIVISION

Annual Report

Gold: Philanthropy Impact Report – Carilion Clinic
Silver: Visit SoSi Annual Report – Eddy Alexander

Paid Media

Gold: CarolinasDentist Google Ads – LeadPoint Digital
Silver: Bridgewater Grande Google Ads – LeadPoint Digital

Publications (Multipage)

Gold: VCOM Holiday Card – Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Silver: IALR 2023 Annual Report – Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Public Service Announcement (PSA)

Gold: Voting in the 2024 Election PSA – Montgomery County Office of Elections
Silver: Apply Today, Change Tomorrow PSA – Roanoke Valley TV

Shared Media – Social Media (Video)

Gold: Inside IALR Podcast – Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Silver: Graduation Live 2024 – Roanoke County Public Schools

Video (Two minutes or less)

Gold: Shuttle Hustle – Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV)
Silver: Feels Like Home Video – Danville Office of Economic Development

Video (Longer than two minutes)

Gold: Adopt-a-Bowl – Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV)
Silver (tie): Whispers Furry-Tail Ending – Montgomery County
Silver (tie): Technical Standards OMM – Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

Website

Gold: Refresh Montva.com Website – Montgomery County
Silver: Roanoke City Market Building Website – Eddy Alexander

Writing

Gold: IALR-At-A-Glance Newsletter – Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Silver: Prioritizing Patient Wellness – Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

BEST IN SHOW (Tactics): Shuttle Hustle – Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV)

Membership

CONTACT US

ADDRESS: PO Box 804, Roanoke, VA 24004

Current president: Brittany Madonna | TEL: 540-397-5535 | brittany@thenestschool.com

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