Canadian Public Relations Society

CPRS Celebrates its outstanding practitioners of the year as it bestows its Major and Special Awards

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The CPRS Major and Special Awards recognize the Society's most outstanding public relations and communication management practitioners of the year.

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  • The CPRS Major and Special Awards recognize the Society's most outstanding public relations and communication management practitioners of the year.
  • "The Society's Major and Special Awards are bestowed upon individuals who have been nominated by our members and judged by panels of judges as worthy recipients for accomplishments over the past year."
  • Blair Peberdy, APR, FCPRS, LM, took home the CPRS Award of Attainment which recognizes outstanding achievement and service to public relations.
  • Patrice Leroux, APR, FCPRS, received the Outstanding Achievement Award which recognizes a single, major contribution made by a Society member.

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.

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  • WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.
  • Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
  • CPRS National would like to congratulate the following winners for their commitment to professional excellence:
    SILVER: Toronto Metropolitan University – The Next Chapter: Becoming TMU
    GOLD: Ketchum - Champion the Truth – A Fresh Take on Breakfast: Wendy's Canada Breakfast Launch
    GOLD: Capital-Image - Campagne « Respire.
  • BRONZE: Monogram Communications - BC Housing's New HomeNet Intranet: It All Lives Here

CPRS elevates issues such as inclusion, the future of public relations and caring for ourselves and communities

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") national "Elevate" conference for public relations and communications professionals and industry partners, concluded today in Whistler.

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  • WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") national "Elevate" conference for public relations and communications professionals and industry partners, concluded today in Whistler.
  • CPRS elevates issues such as inclusion, the future of public relations and caring for ourselves and communities
    CPRS National Board President, Vincent Power, APR, FCPRS, closed the final day of the conference by thanking those involved in the organization of the event and encouraging members to put what they've learned into practice.
  • "We are all concluding a three-day journey filled with new learnings to help elevate us both personally and professionally," said Mr. Power.
  • With their support and that of our workplaces to attend such events, we become better and truly elevate the profession."

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WHISTLER, BC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.

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  • WHISTLER, BC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.
  • Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
  • CPRS National would like to congratulate the following winners for their commitment to professional excellence:
    SILVER: Toronto Metropolitan University – The Next Chapter: Becoming TMU
    GOLD: Ketchum - Champion the Truth – A Fresh Take on Breakfast: Wendy's Canada Breakfast Launch
    GOLD: Capital-Image - Campagne « Respire.
  • BRONZE: Monogram Communications - BC Housing's New HomeNet Intranet: It All Lives Here

Canada's top PR experts come to Whistler for the 2023 Elevate Conference hosted by the Canadian Public Relations Society

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WHISTLER, BC, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Public relations and communications thought leaders, experts and practitioners gathered in Whistler on the unceded, traditional territory of the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation.

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  • WHISTLER, BC, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Public relations and communications thought leaders, experts and practitioners gathered in Whistler on the unceded, traditional territory of the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation.
  • The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) launched day one of its three-day "Elevate" conference.
  • CPRS National Board President, Vincent Power, APR, FCPRS opened the conference.
  • "These two groups have worked tirelessly to bring this conference to life and to ensure a meaningful experience for all participants.

The Canadian Public Relations Society announces 22 new Accredited Members

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") has granted Accredited status to 22 of its members, following their successful completion of the Society's 2022 accreditation program.

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  • TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") has granted Accredited status to 22 of its members, following their successful completion of the Society's 2022 accreditation program.
  • CPRS National congratulates the following members for earning their APR (Accredited in Public Relations) designation:
    "The 2022 candidates who challenged the Society's year-long and peer-reviewed Accreditation in Public Relations program are to be congratulated for an exceptional performance, which was one of the most successful in the history of our program," said Tom Ormsby, APR, presiding officer, CPRS National Council on Accreditation.
  • To achieve accredited status, candidates undergo rigorous evaluation of their skills, experience and the strategic thinking necessary to practise public relations at the highest level.
  • They must also demonstrate thorough understanding of the ethical practice of public relations and adhere to the CPRS Code of Professional Standards.

Marie-Josée Gagnon, APR and Charmaine Gaudet, APR, newly inducted into CPRS College of Fellows

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) announces the induction of Marie-Josée Gagnon, APR, FCPRS, SQPRP Québec and Charmaine Gaudet, APR, FCPRS – CPRS Nova Scotia, into its prestigious College of Fellows this year.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) announces the induction of Marie-Josée Gagnon, APR, FCPRS, SQPRP Québec and Charmaine Gaudet, APR, FCPRS – CPRS Nova Scotia, into its prestigious College of Fellows this year.
  • "The two colleagues on this year's list truly embody the qualities for which we are looking when selecting new Fellows," said Daniel Granger, C.M., L.LL., ARP, FCPRS, Presiding Officer, CPRS College of Fellows.
  • Since 2000, the College of Fellows has acknowledged CPRS members who are proven leaders in the public relations and communications profession.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I congratulate Marie-Josée and Charmaine on their admission to the CPRS College of Fellows," added Vincent Power, APR, FCPRS, National President, CPRS.

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2022 Awards of Excellence

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of seventy-three Awards of Excellence presented at last night's gala, concluding the CPRS "At The Heart" national conference, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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  • TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of seventy-three Awards of Excellence presented at last night's gala, concluding the CPRS "At The Heart" national conference, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
  • GOLD: Cooke Aquaculture Inc - Dive into Our Operations!
  • Atlantic Salmon from Atlantic Canada Virtual Tour

CPRS tackles issues at the heart of democracy, truth, reconciliation, and public relations

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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WINNIPEG, MB, June 7, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) "At the Heart" conference for public relations and communications professionals and industry partners concluded today in Winnipeg.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, June 7, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) "At the Heart" conference for public relations and communications professionals and industry partners concluded today in Winnipeg.
  • Finally, the Lamp of Service was presented to Tim Conrad, APR, for demonstrating distinguished and dedicated service to CPRS.
  • Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society is a not-for-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice, management, and teaching of public relations and communications.
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Canada's top PR experts come to Winnipeg for the 2022 At the Heart Conference hosted by the Canadian Public Relations Society

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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TheCanadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) launched day one of its three-day hybrid "At The Heart" conference.

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  • TheCanadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) launched day one of its three-day hybrid "At The Heart" conference.
  • The APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) is the highest global professional standard of excellence in public relations and communications management.
  • Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society is a not-for-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice, management and teaching of public relations and communications.
  • Cision is the exclusive distribution partner of the Canadian Public Relations Society National.