FPRA Jacksonville’s local Image Awards is open for business and accepting submissions for this year’s competition, “A Treasure Trove of PR Strategies and Tactics.”

Entries must have taken place between January 1, 2011 and March 26, 2012.

The Image Awards competition is conducted annually by the Florida Public Relations Association Jacksonville chapter to recognize outstanding public relations programs in the Jacksonville area and to encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism in our state.

The deadline for submissions is March 26, 2012.

For more on the Image Awards, including competition rules, guidelines and entry form, click here.

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How marine science researchers and advocates are building community consensus for conservation

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The Jacksonville Chapter of FPRA has put together a very special event for our monthly luncheon in March. Communicators in Jacksonville are invited to join us at Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute for a conversation about how public relations is playing a major role in conserving and preserving the St. Johns River.

A. Quinton White, Ph.D. and the newly-appointed St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman, will talk about the MSRI, the Riverkeeper and the River Accord and how public and media relations are being used to educate residents in North Florida about the river’s problems and what they can do to contribute to conservation efforts.
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FPRA Challenges Communicators to Inaugural Scavenger Hunt!

February 15, 2012

The Jacksonville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is pleased to announce its newest adventure: a public relations and community scavenger hunt! How’s this work? Starting March 1 through our May monthly meeting, local communicators will be challenged to compete against each other gathering a series of tasks captured with photographs and awarded points. [...]

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Day to Day Choices – How Are You Living Your Code of Ethics?

February 7, 2012

Ethics is an action concept! Join us Feb. 16 when Florence Haridan of Character Counts! discusses the elements of an ethics code and how that code comes to life through actions. She will explore the process of making an ethical decision and better understanding how it influences your reputation and character. You will gain a [...]

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Blogger Relations: How PR Pros Can Win Big with Bloggers

January 16, 2012

Join us Jan. 26, when Carrie McLaren, blogger for popular “mommy blog” Carrie with Children, will share insight on successful blogger relations: How influential bloggers can be in public relations campaigns Why bloggers want to work with PR pros How to partner with bloggers Case studies and faux pas in blogger relations Carrie McLaren is [...]

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Florida Public Relations Association Jacksonville Chapter Holiday Event

November 23, 2011

It’s the holidays, so why not drink with your friends at FPRA Jax? Join us at our annual holiday get-together, a popular social gathering that is always FREE and guarantees a good time with PR peeps in Jax. Enjoy drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at The Grotto, the city’s best wine bar and a [...]

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FPRA Jacksonville November Newsletter

November 20, 2011

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‘Green’ PR with Rayonier

November 9, 2011

Rayonier, a publicly traded global forest products company headquartered in Jacksonville, is one the largest private landowners in the country. Its sustainability practices have made the company a leader in protecting and renewing the environment, earning Rayonier the Sustainable Forestry Award from Audubon of Florida and certification by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®. On Nov. 10, [...]

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Sign up for FPRA Jacksonville’s newsletter

November 7, 2011

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FPRA partners with 2011 Jacksonville Fashion Week

November 1, 2011

By Kayla Ward The second annual Jacksonville Fashion Week will take place in March 2012, and FPRA Jacksonville held a luncheon in October with Fashion Week Executive Director Sonia Thomasino to discuss the upcoming event. This year, FPRA Jax will partner with Jacksonville Fashion Week to make it another huge success. Thomasino spoke about the [...]

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