The New Professional Award is an honor presented to an individual by the Central Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) each year – to be formally awarded at CMPRSA’s PACE Awards. This award recognizes a new professional (five years or less in the field of public relations) as a rising star in the field in mid-Michigan. The nomination process is a peer-driven system — new professionals will be nominated by other new professionals. Entries are anonymously judged by public relations professionals within the CMPRSA chapter.
Award Criteria
To be considered for the New Professional Award, nominees must be:
- A paid member of the CMPRSA chapter
- Have 5 years or less experience in the public relations field.
To nominate someone, please fill out this form and share why you think this new pro is deserving of the award. The winner be recognized at the annual PACE Awards program. Attaching extra sheets is acceptable.
Award Deadline
The deadline for 2025 CMPRSA New Professional Award nominations will be announced alongside the finalized timeline for the 2025 PACE Awards, which has been moved to the fall of 2025. Stay tuned for updates.
If you are interested in learning more about the CMPRSA New Professionals or have questions about the award, please contact Hannah Lupi at [email protected].
Past Recipients
2024, Hannah Lupi
2023, Sophie Gamble
2019, Breanna Moore
2018, Greg Rokisky
2017, Camara Lewis
2016, Herasanna Richards
