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OCPRSA SUMMER SOCIAL AT ANGELS STADIUM:
ALMOST SOLD OUT!


⚾ Join OCPRSA for our Angels Baseball Summer Outing next Tuesday, June 23 at 6:38 p.m. as the Los Angeles Angels take on the Baltimore Orioles!


Enjoy an evening of networking, bonding, and baseball from Club All-Star seats for just $40 per ticket. Grab your ticket before it sells out!

ENTRY DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY


There’s still time to submit your work for the 2026 PROTOS Awards, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity before the final deadline. As a reminder entry payment is as follows: Members: $195 per entry || Non-members: $225 per entry || Students: $125 per entry.

Link to Entry Form

Link to Awards Guidelines and Information

CALL FOR JUDGES

We are also seeking experienced PR professionals to serve as judges for the 2026 awards season.

Each year, PRSA chapters support one another through a reciprocal judging program. In return for OCPRSA members judging other chapters’ awards, we are currently recruiting judges for the Arizona chapter for their Copper Anvil Awards.

Judging will take place from mid-August through early September and typically requires only a few hours of your time. It’s a valuable opportunity to gain insight into award-winning work and industry best practices.

If you interested in serving as a judge, please send us an email to express interest directly at: OCPRSAPROTOS@gmail.com.

CALL FOR SPONSORSHIPS

PROTOS would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for organizations looking to align their brand with excellence in public relations and communications.

Sponsorship provides meaningful visibility among our PR professionals, emerging leaders and industry decision-makers across Orange County. If your organization is interested in supporting this year’s award gala, we welcome the opportunity to connect To learn more or become a sponsor: please contact us at our PROTOS team at OCPRSAPROTOS@gmail.com or our Sponsorship Chair, Sam Hasson, at sam@venturestrategic.com with any questions or to request an invoice. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

RADIANCE SPONSORS

OCPRSA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:

EMILY SHARP



Q. You have a history of working in the entertainment industry. Can you walk us through some of the roles you’ve held throughout your career?  

I’ve been fortunate to hold a variety of roles throughout my career. From PR Assistant—which I firmly believe is one of the best positions for learning because of the many hats you wear—to Senior Premium Experiences & Special Activities Manager, and now Communications Manager, each role has taught me something new. Over the course of my 10+ years working in the Southern California market, I’ve gained valuable experience that has shaped the communicator and leader I am today.

Q. PR is always evolving. What’s one shift in the industry that has surprised you most?

While tried-and-true tactics like press releases remain important, the growing influence of content creators and influencers has become an increasingly valuable part of the communications landscape. Learning how to thoughtfully integrate influencer partnerships into media planning has been a rewarding shift and has played a significant role in my success in recent years.

Pride Month is held annually in June to commemorate what have become known as the Stonewall Riots, which sparked the modern gay rights movement in June 1969. Members of the LGBTQ community gathered to protest a police raid at New York City’s Stonewall Inn.

Throughout the month, PRSA will offer a wide range of professional development and educational resources, all designed to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ population within and beyond the communications profession, as well as promote the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, acceptance and advocacy. These resources include webinars and other presentations, toolkits and editorial content. Additional offerings will also be announced and available throughout the month.