Save the Date: Great Communicator Winner Announced at Sept. 26 Luncheon
Join us Friday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach for our Great Communicator Luncheon.
At this special event, we’ll celebrate the winner of 2025 Great Communicator Award, Cindi Lane. This top honor by the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is the only local award to recognize community service plus a lifetime of achievement for communicators or public relations practitioners. Lane has more than 20 years of experience in public relations and community information. She began her career in print journalism after graduating from the University of Central Florida. She has since held significant positions in various government and educational institutions, including Stetson University, the City of Palm Coast, the Daytona Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Volusia County Schools, and the City of Daytona Beach Shores.
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and be inspired.
📍 Halifax River Yacht Club – 331 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach
🔗 Registration is now open! Secure your spot today and be part of this special celebration. Click here to register! Click here to register!
FPRA Scholarship Fund
The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is excited to spotlight an exclusive opportunity for members to advance their careers through higher education.
Thanks to a partnership between FPRA and the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), members can now receive discounted tuition rates for the online Master of Arts in Mass Communication program. This nationally recognized program offers specializations such as Public Relations, Digital Strategy, and Social Media, allowing working professionals to tailor their education to today’s fast-changing communications landscape.
Whether you're just getting started in your public relations career or looking to sharpen your leadership skills, this advanced degree program is built to help communicators stand out in a competitive market—without having to put their careers on hold.
FPRA members are encouraged to stop by Chompian’s Peak during the upcoming PR & Comms Summit to speak directly with representatives from UFCJC and learn more about the discounted tuition opportunity.
For more information or to explore the program offerings, visit:
https://onlinemasters.jou.ufl.edu/lp-fpra/
This partnership is a direct reflection of FPRA’s mission to support lifelong learning and strengthen the communications profession across Florida. If professional growth is your goal this year, this may be your next big step.
Media Day 2.0
Get ready to level up your storytelling and connect with the voices shaping modern public relations! We're excited to invite you to Media Day 2025: Amplify Your Message — Content Creators, Influencers, Podcasts & the Power of Voice, happening this November!
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned pro, this half-day event is designed to energize your approach to PR with real-world insights from local creators, podcasters, and media experts.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
· How to collaborate effectively with lifestyle influencers & content creators
· Why podcasting is a storytelling tool every PR pro should use
· Tools, trends & tactics behind viral content
· How to blend traditional media with digital platforms for maximum impact
Let’s make this Media Day our biggest and boldest yet.
We can't wait to see you there!
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Sasha Staton, Chapter President - Account Manager, Benedict Advertising
Tangela Boyd, President-Elect - Marketing Specialist, Daytona Beach Area CVB
Johanna Santana, Immediate Past President - Internal Communications, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
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
Vicki Karr, Chapter Secretary - Public Safety Public Information Officer, City of DeLand
Chris Graham, APR, VP of Accreditation - Community Information Manager, City of DeLand
Cyndi Hines, VP of Member Services - Public Relations & Events Manager, SMA Healthcare
Mike Springer, VP of Communications - Public Information Officer, City of Port Orange
Angelene Davis, VP of Digital Media - Marketing Media Manager, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches TDO Flagler County
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
Lauren Wiseman, VP of Programs - Media Relations Specialist, Brown & Brown Insurance
Cindi Lane, Senior Advisor - Public Information Director, Florida Department of Transportation
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