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For Immediate Release
Contact: Tracy Schario
tschario@gwu.edu,
202-994-3566
Hanley, Ford, and Hall Carter Exemplify Excellence in
the Profession
Washington, D.C., December 13, 2006 – The National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations
Society of America (PRSA-NCC) presented its annual awards for individual
accomplishments at its holiday luncheon held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
December 12. The Diamond Award for Chapter Service was given to Paul Hanley, director of strategic communications
for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Diversity Champion was
awarded to Rochelle Ford, Ph.D.,
APR, Howard University faculty; and the inaugural Young
PR Professional of the Year was presented to Katie Hall Carter, new business manager, eastern region, Edelman
Public Relations.
“This
year’s award winners are known by many as friends, colleagues, and leaders,”
said Tracy Schario, PRSA-NCC President and director of media relations at The
George Washington University. “Each brings inspiration, perspiration, and
energy to their work and their involvement with the chapter and helps
demonstrate why Washington
is the world’s capital for the practice of public relations.”
The
2006 Diamond Award for Chapter Service was presented to Hanley for his ongoing
commitment to PRSA-NCC and to the profession. Hanley began the chapter’s
international committee in 1994, which adopted by the national PRSA organization
as the model for its international section. Before returning to the Pentagon in
March 2002, Hanley was founder and managing principal of DC Inc., a consulting
firm that specializes in helping small government agencies and non-profits with
corporate communication and strategic planning. Hanley retired from the U.S.
Navy in 1992 after 24 years of active duty, primarily serving as a public
affairs specialist.
The Diversity
Award was presented to Ford for her commitment to multicultural communications
and diversity initiatives. Ford writes a monthly column on diversity for Tactics. While running a consulting firm,
she managed several public relations campaigns for AARP, Urban Partnerships, and
National Council of Negro Women. Ford is presently teaching at Howard University,
coordinating its advertising and public relations sequence, and advising their
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter. In 2000, she was
named to PR Week’s Top 30 PR
Professionals under 30 and to PRSSA’s National Hall of Fame. Ford, an alumnus
of Howard University,
received her master’s degree in public relations and a graduate certificate in
gerontology from the University of Maryland and a doctorate from Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale
This
year, PRSA-NCC introduced a new award—the Young PR Professional of the Year—to
recognize up-and-coming professionals in the industry. The inaugural award was
presented to Hall Carter, who also is a PRSA-NCC board member and has served as
chairwoman of the programs committee. She was recognized for her tenacity,
enthusiasm, and initiative. She has managed numerous special events for the
chapter, including membership networking events and awards programs. Hall Carter
holds a bachelor’s degree from George
Mason University.
About PRSA-NCC
The National Capital Chapter
of the Public Relations Society of America represents the world’s leadership in
the practice of public relations and is the essential network for practitioners
in the Washington
region. More than 1,300 members strong, the chapter provides high-quality and
timely professional development programs, accreditation instruction and
networking opportunities. The chapter promotes public relations education
through the support of five regional PRSSA chapters and a career academy for
inner city high school students. For more information about membership,
leadership or events, please visit www.prsa-ncc.org
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