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CPRS Shield of Public Service
Robert W. Ellis, APR, FCPRS, LM, MCPRS, was honoured for decades of volunteer service supporting CPRS, community organizations and emerging practitioners. The award recognizes outstanding voluntary public service.

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CPRS Outstanding Achievement Award
Claire Ryan, MCM, APR, MCPRS, was recognized for her leadership during a transformative period for CPRS and for strengthening the Society nationally and internationally. The award honours a major contribution that enhances CPRS and its reputation.

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CPRS Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
Alyson Gourley-Cramer, MA, APR, MCPRS, was recognized for building a successful communications agency while advancing the profession through leadership, mentorship and community impact. The award honours entrepreneurial leadership that contributes to both the profession and the economy. This award was created and endowed by Bruce MacLellan, APR, FCPRS with Proof Strategies Inc.

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CPRS Thought Leadership Award
Kim Blanchette, MCPRS, APR, Chart.PR, FCPRS, and Lisa Covens, MA, CAIP, MCPRS, were recognized for their research and thought leadership contributions that continue to shape communications management in Canada. The award honours sustained leadership in advancing the profession through ideas, research and practice. This award was originally created and endowed by Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, former CEO of Argyle PR. Today, it is proudly sponsored by ChangeMakers.

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CPRS & Notified Student Award of Excellence
Jacob Pozzobon was recognized for his academic achievement, leadership and strong commitment to the communications profession. Presented with support from Notified, the national award celebrates outstanding student achievement in public relations and communications and comes with a cash prize.

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Don Rennie Memorial Award
The Hon. Frank McKenna, PC, OC, ONB, KC, was honoured for his distinguished leadership in public service, diplomacy, business and strategic communications on issues of national significance. The award recognizes excellence in government relations and communications leadership.

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YOCOM COLLECTION

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The Yocom Collection tells the history of visionary thought leaders in the field of communications and public relations in Canada. The individuals profiled this year include:

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Media Contact:
For further information:
Kristin Grimshaw, [email protected] | (416) 239-7034 ext. 4

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About CPRS

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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. Comprising 13 local societies, CPRS’ mission is to build a national public relations and communications management community through professional development, accreditation, collaboration with thought leaders, a commitment to ethics and a code of professional standards, advocacy for the profession, and support to members at every stage of their careers.

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