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PRSA Philly is seeking a Student Volunteer for Fall 2025, offering a hands-on opportunity for a motivated college junior or senior studying public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field. From October through December 2025, the Student Volunteer will support chapter operations, assist with events like the PR Institute and Pepperpot Awards, and collaborate with board members and committees. This hybrid role requires about 5–8 hours per week, including event staffing and monthly board meetings. Benefits include a $250 stipend, access to PRSA Philly programming, complimentary admission to the Pepperpot Awards Gala, networking with leading PR professionals, and eligibility for a free PRSA Philly membership upon graduation.

Volunteer to Judge Hawaii's KOA awards!

Special discount for PRSA Philadelphia Chapter members who would like to attend.

Network with the rock star attendees and instructors of the 2024 PR Institute accelerated talent development program.

Those of you who attended the 2023 Pepperpot Awards had an advance hint of the Fall 2024 PR Institute Client

Join PRSA Philly for an informative virtual Lunch & Learn on how communications professionals can leverage generative artificial intelligence to enhance their work.

Check out the developing lineup and join us at noon if you have questions!

Have you been hearing the buzz about the PR Institute and wondering what it is all about? Need to convince your company? Join us for an informative virtual chat on the history of the PR Institute and what is new for the 2024 Fall session.

A bit of chapter history!

For 2024, the Philadelphia chapter has been matched to provide judges for the PRSA Los Angeles PRism Awards. Judging will take place in late July / Early August.

The APR credential certifies your drive, professionalism, and principles, setting you apart from your peers and positioning you as a leader and mentor in the competitive, ever-evolving communications world.

PRSA Philly is excited to invite you to the Firstrust Bank Club at Lincoln Financial Field for a networking event and panel discussion featuring communications professionals from multiple Philadelphia professional sports leagues.

PRSA Philadelphia Chapter is sharing best practices and current trends in social media video creation.

Join fellow PRSA Chapter members in the Philadelphia area for an evening of networking and conversation at one of three simultaneous Happy Hours.

Monday, March 18, 2024, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Kick off 2023 with PRSA Philadelphia as we dive into the complex lifecycle of political communications. We’ll hear about it all directly from the professionals who oversaw or played a role with these most critical communications strategies behind the scenes! Learn more about our speakers.

WOW. Everything is bigger in Texas. I recently returned from the PRSA International Conference. I started my time at the Gaylord Texan, in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas, at the Leadership Rally. This is where chapters from across the country come together to share and exchange ideas, plus learn how to lead a chapter or lead a district.

At a luncheon to celebrate PRSA Philly’s 70th anniversary, the chapter welcomed the national chair of PRSA, Felicia Blow, PhD, APR, PRSA Fellow, vice president of Development at Hampton University in Virginia. The chapter’s milestone coincides with PRSA National’s 75th anniversary.

How do you break through the noise and get your story noticed? It’s not an easy question to answer, especially in a world where reporters, editors and producers are busier than ever. As part of this monthly feature, PRSA taps directly into the expertise of the pros to better identify what they’re looking for when it comes to story pitches. In today’s edition, we catch up with Matt Petrillo, a reporter for CBS3.

The local Philadelphia Chapter of PRSA will celebrate two milestone anniversaries next week
when it welcomes PRSA National Board Chair Felicia Blow, Ph.D., APR, for a special luncheon
presentation.

On December 4, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) held its 57th annual Pepperpot and Achievement Awards ceremony at the Down Town Club by Cescaphe.

Jenn Frederick to receive the 2025 LOVE Award at annual Pepperpots Celebration

See the full list of Campaign and Tactics Winners

Known for its dynamic coverage of Philadelphia's events and culture, Wooder Ice brings a blend of energy and expertise that will elevate our celebration of excellence in public relations.

Mentorship is so important, especially in this industry and especially for new graduates, and board member Alyson Maloney is proud to work for an organization that supports that.

The final rush of Campaign and Tactics entries is over and it is now time to reflect on the people who have influenced our work and lives.

There is less than one week left to submit your Campaign and Tactics entries for consideration.

Thank you to the the people who make this stellar event possible.

The 2024 Call for Entries has been posted! Let the competition begin!

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See the full list of campaign and tactics winners.

In recent issues of PRSA Philly Chapter Chat, we have put the spotlight on some of the 2021 Pepperpot winners, what made their campaigns or projects exceptional, and lessons learned relevant for any of us.

The recent Pepperpot winners also described how much the award meant to them and their teams, a validation of the quality of PR professionalism, a source of pride, and a reputation boost with their colleagues and peers. And a fun night to celebrate, too.

Plenty of companies, large and small, universities, agencies, and non-profits are making a difference
with stellar PR programs. Soon, it can be your turn to display your best work for the 2022 Pepperpots!