Tampa Bay Shines at Sunshine District Conference
Posted on Aug. 1, 2016 / Subscribe 0
By Mary Haban, APR
If you work in the field of public relations, you probably remember the exact moment it happened. What started off as a career that sounded like fun, was quickly taking shape into something you actually loved. And somewhere in between all those press releases, pitches and crisis communications episodes you’d rather forget, something magical began to take hold. This passion for the profession we all call public relations became your true calling and you couldn’t wait to share it with everyone you knew.
That’s what motivated more than a dozen PRSA Tampa Bay members to make the journey down to Miami for the 2016 Sunshine District Conference. And it’s where they would communicate and collaborate with practitioners from across the state, gleaning valuable knowledge that would make them even more engaged in the craft they so love.
The video storytelling session takeaway - one minute of video equals one million words.
This year’s conference, aptly named, “Many Platforms, One Voice” raised the bar on learning, providing the perfect mix of storytelling, social media, branding, internal communications, crisis and so much more. What’s more, it proved to be the one conference many said, offered something for everyone, from those just starting out, to the most seasoned practitioners.
The stunning view from Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s conference.
And while the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay may have been the backdrop for this action packed conference, it was our talented members that shined the brightest. In fact, many took home highly coveted Radiance Awards, including Tampa Bay’s own Angela Walters, APR. As she took the podium to accept this honor, she shared what this moment meant to her.
And the winner is…Angela Walters, APR beams after her big win for Trailblazer of the Year.
“I’m humbled and honored to be awarded the PRSA Sunshine District Trailblazer of the Year. These amazing PR professionals have become my mentors, confidants and life long friends. I couldn’t be more blessed to have you all in my wolf pack. A special thank you to my PRSA Tampa Bay Chapter family for nominating me.”
Mary Haban, APR congratulates Angela Walters, APR on her amazing win.
To see the full list of Radiance Award winners, click here.
Robyn Felix proves it’s possible to win big, taking home two Radiance Awards.
And if you’re looking to take the ultimate PR plunge, don’t miss next year’s conference hosted by the PRSA Jacksonville Chapter, who plans to take the entire event on the high seas.
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