Raleigh Public Relations Society Announces Call for Entries in Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Competition

RALEIGH, N.C. – March 2007 – The Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) is now accepting entries for the 2007 Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Excellence in Communication. Awards will be given in 24 categories across 6 divisions.

The Sir Walter Raleigh Award competition is held annually by RPRS as a showcase of exemplary work by statewide public relations and communications professionals. This competition recognizes and honors all practitioners who have achieved excellence in the field, from small, independent organizations to full-service agencies.

The competition is open to communication professionals across North Carolina. Membership in RPRS is not a prerequisite to enter. To obtain an entry form and to view the categories and requirements, visit www.rprs.org and follow the link to the Sir Walter Raleigh Award.

The deadline to submit an entry is May 11. All awards are judged by an out of state association to ensure independent, unbiased evaluations and winner selection. The awards will be presented at RPRS's annual banquet this summer. For more information about the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards contact Megan Henderson, RPRS Awards Chair, at 919-389-2615.

About RPRS:
The Raleigh Public Relations Society, formed in 1959, is an organization for public relations professionals in the Raleigh area. RPRS hosts professional development opportunities including monthly meetings and an annual awards banquet. For more information, see www.rprs.org.


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