CloseThe senior practitioner designation was established to honor members recognized by their peers as veteran public relations professionals with high ethical standing. Local chapters may name up to two members each year to be recognized at the annual SPRF conference.
Qualifying members meet at least three of the following four requirements:
- 15 years of full-time public relations experience
- Accreditation by a UAB member organization
- Board service at the chapter, state or SPRF level
- Recognition of professionalism as evidenced by such awards as Practitioner of the Year, Lantern or Medallion Award or similar honor
You can find a full list of award recipients and information about how to apply on the SPRF website.
NAPRCA members who’ve earned the senior practitioner designation over the years:
2016
Chantel Minish
Deborah Hudson
2015
Dr. Beth Garfrerick
2014
Sonia Simmons Robinson, APR
John Wessel, APR
2013
Deana Nunley, APR
Cindy Wester
2012
Amie Cotton, APR
Abby Guasti, APR
2011
Kristina Hendrix, APR
Lori Miller
2010
Debra Valine
2009
Linda James
Amy Reagan, APR
2008
Tammie Dodson
Monty Vest
2007
Janet Felts
Bill Yell
2006
Vickye T. Hester, APR
Lisa Darnell, APR
2005
Melisssa Bullard, APR
Stephanie Kelley, APR
2004
Barbara Nash, APR
Lynn Temple
2003
Louise Heidish
Rick Mould
2002
Karen Yarbrough
Lori Light
2001
Craig Dunn
Marianne Higgins, APR
James E. Keller
1997
Janet Kincherlow-Martin
1994
Dave Rickey, APR
1993
Marcia Cobun
Lynne Berry Lowery
1992
Carol Malone
Jack Robertson, Jr.
George Winters, APR
1991
Cleve Ernest
Shirley R. Hale
Jerri McLain
Mike Simmons
1990
Denise Grayson
Judy Ryals