PRSSA National Conference

The PRSSA National Conference is just around the corner! A group of students from Ohio Northern University’s PRSSA Chapter is preparing to attend conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will be held November 6-10 and the theme is Rethink | Rebuild | Renew. Not only is National Conference a networking opportunity with thousands of public relations students and professionals, but it is also the time to announce the award and scholarship recipients for individuals as well as chapters across the nation.

The Ohio Northern University PRSSA Chapter has been a recipient of the prestigious Star Chapter Award every year since the inception of the award in 2009. The Star Chapter Award recognizes chapters of any size for meeting specific chapter and professional development goals.

The requirements are outlined on the PRSSA website and include 8 of the 10 listed:

1. Initiate and complete at least one community service project.
2. Strengthen your relationship with your PRSA sponsor Chapter.
3. Give attention to ethics in at least one Chapter meeting.
4. Confirm that at least one Chapter member applies for an individual National PRSSA scholarship or award.
5. Confirm that your Chapter applied for at least one national PRSSA award.
6. Conduct a high school outreach session and/or promote Affiliate membership to a nearby community college.
7. Confirm attendance by at least one Chapter member at National Conference, National Assembly, a Regional Conference or Leadership Rally.
8. Gain positive attention for your Chapter in at least one campus or community publication or community publication or other media.
9. Extend an invitation to students/faculty from other disciplines to attend at least one Chapter meeting.
10. Confirm that at least 10 percent of your graduating seniors applied for PRSA Associate Membership. Chapters with fewer than 10 senior members need to confirm one application.

Meeting these requirements throughout the year is only possible due to the tremendous commitment and hard work exemplified by each PRSSA member. As the president of ONU PRSSA for the past two years, I am looking forward to National Conference because I believe our Chapter is deserving of this award again this year. To be one of the two PRSSA chapters that has received the Star Chapter Award every year since its inception is an incredible honor. I am crossing my fingers that this year is a winning year for our Chapter again!