By Tracy Schario Johnson
More than 150 public relations professionals joined the 2010 PRSA National Capital Chapter Board of Directors for the annual Leadership Rally on Jan. 28 at the National Education Association in Washington, D.C. In addition to networking with colleagues and chapter leadership, two awards were presented during the evening.
Sabrina Kidwai was recognized as 2009 Young Public Relations Professional of the Year for her professional achievements and outstanding support for the chapter. She served as co-chair of the Young Professionals committee and coordinated monthly networking events in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Shannon Joyce, member of the Marketing and PR Committee, received the 2009 “Diamond Award” for chapter service and her outstanding commitment to promoting chapter activities and accomplishments. Immediate Past President Barbara Burfiend, APR, presented the awards.
Jeff Ghannam, chapter president, added, “Through the professional development programs and networking opportunities, the chapter offers members the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills and stay current with trends in PR. Also, Washington, D.C., is the host city for the 2010 PRSA International Conference in Oct. We encourage your participation in making 2010 our most successful year yet.”
The National Capital Chapter of PRSA is the largest in the country with more than 1,350 members. The chapter has hosted the annual Leadership Rally since 1999.
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For more information please visit, www.prsa-ncc.org.