2026 Great Communicator Celebration
Director of Volusia County Beach Safety, Tammy Malphurs, will receive the Roger Pynn APR, CPRC, Great Communicator Award
Join the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) as we honor Tammy Malphurs, Director of Volusia County Beach Safety, as the recipient of the 24th Annual Roger Pynn APR, CPRC Great Communicator Award.
This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose careers exemplify outstanding communication, community service, leadership, and public trust. Tammy's three decades of service along Volusia County's coastline have made her one of the region's most respected public information leaders and a trusted voice during emergencies, public safety initiatives, and community outreach efforts.
As the first female director in the history of Volusia County Beach Safety, Tammy began her career as a lifeguard and rose through the ranks to become a triple-certified ocean rescue lifeguard, law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, and ultimately department director. Her commitment to transparent communication, public education, and lifesaving awareness has strengthened community trust and helped keep residents and visitors safe.
Guests will enjoy a hot lunch while recognizing Tammy's remarkable achievements and learning more about her impact on public safety, communications, and community engagement throughout Volusia County.
Reserve your seat today and help us celebrate an inspiring leader whose commitment to communication, public service, and community safety has made a lasting impact across our region.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
Tangela Boyd, Chapter President - Digital Marketing Manager, Daytona Beach Area CVB
Lauren Wiseman, President-Elect - Media Relations Specialist, Brown & Brown Insurance
Sasha Staton, Immediate Past President - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications
Jennifer Roberts, VP of Finance - Owner, Back Porch Communications & Co-Founder of Boss Lady Community
Mary Dorn, APR, VP of Public Relations - Digital Marketing Consultant, Mary Dorn Communications Consulting
Destiny Wiggins, Secretary - Public Safety Public Information Officer, City of DeLand
Chris Graham, APR, CPRC, VP of Accreditation - Communications Manager, AdventHealth
Sasha Staton, VP of Member Services - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications
Mike Springer, VP of Communications - Public Information Officer, City of Port Orange
Danielle FitzPatrick, VP of Digital Media - Regional Media & Communications Coord., St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District
Sara Withrow, VP of Student Services - Donor Communications Officer (DCO), The Nature Conservancy
Dr. Salvador ‘Ray’ Victor, Student Faculty Advisor (VISIONS), Professor, Bethune-Cookman University
Cindi Lane, APR, VP of Programs - Public Information Director, Florida Department of Transportation
Andrew Booth, Senior Advisor - Communications Director, Daytona Beach Area CVB
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