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November 2024

Kansas City's PR & Communications Resource

A Letter from GKC-PRSA

By Bridget Koan, APR

Happy Fall! A warm welcome to all our new and reinstated members. Your presence is a valuable addition to the Greater Kansas City chapter, and we eagerly anticipate the contributions you will make. We look forward to meeting you soon.

As we near the end of another year, thank you all for your support and dedication. We have much to be thankful for and enjoyed celebrating many achievements in 2024.

I want to give a special thank you to the 2024 GKC-PRSA Board of Directors. Your unwavering commitment to the profession, PRSA, and the Greater Kansas City chapter has been instrumental in our success.

Thank you for the 2024 PRISM sponsors Saint Luke's, Germinder + Associates, and Holcim.

Congratulations to the 2024 PRISM and chapter award winners. Your outstanding contributions have set a high standard for us all to strive for.

Thank you and kudos to board members Ladazhia Taylor and Grayson Gilbert for organizing a successful PRSSA Student Summit on Nov. 15. With these fantastic students, the future of public relations and PRSA is bright. It's a joy to meet and help them, as others helped me early in my career.

I am filled with anticipation for the new year, which promises a wealth of exciting programming and professional development opportunities. Please register for the end-of-year happy hour on Dec. 11, as we look forward to celebrating the year's successes and ushering in a new chapter together.

Bridget Koan, APR

GKC-PRSA President

Let's Celebrate the End of 2024 with a Happy Hour

Join GKC-PRSA for our 2024 end-of-year happy hour!

This laid-back gathering at Lew's Grill & Bar on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 4-6 p.m. is the perfect opportunity to wrap up the year with good company and great conversations.

Mix and mingle with fellow PR pros, make new connections, and celebrate your accomplishments from 2024. Food and drinks are included with your registration.

Don't miss this chance to expand your network and toast to another successful year in public relations!

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11

Time: 4-6 p.m.

Location: Lew's Grill & Bar, 7539 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64114

Price: $20 for GKC-PRSA members and students; $25 for nonmembers

2024 PRISM Award Winners

Congratulations to all of the 2024 PRISM Award winners! We had a lot of fun celebrating and recognizing your accomplishments!

View the award winning recipients of the campaign and tactical categories.

Special Award Winners

PRSA Midwest District Platinum Award: Jacqueline Clark, APR, Fellow PRSA
Public Relations Team of the Year: Holcim Government Relations Team
Roger Yarrington Public Relations Professional of the Year: Kera Mashek, Director of Communications at United Way of Greater Kansas City
Bill DeLay Award for Distinguished Service: Jenna Gant, Communications and Public Engagement Manager at the City of Merriam
Best in Show: Health in All Policies - Health Impact Checklist, Kansas Health Institute

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PRSA Midwest District Platinum Award winner Jacqueline Clark, APR, Fellow PRSA

Public Relations Team of the Year

Holcim Government Relations Team

Roger Yarrington Public Relations Professional of the Year

Kera Mashek

Director of Communications

United Way of Greater Kansas City

Bill DeLay Award for Distinguished Service

Jenna Gant

Communications and Public Engagement Manager

City of Merriam

Best in Show

Health in All Policies - Health Impact Checklist Kansas Health Institute

Step Up Your Engagement with GKC-PRSA

Expand your network and advance your career by becoming a full member or committee member of the GKC-PRSA Board!

We're finalizing our slate for 2025 but still have a few open positions. Want to learn more? Contact President-Elect Sarah Biles to learn more.

Mark Your Calendar! The 2025 Midwest District Conference is June 25-27

Save the date for our next Midwest District Conference, and help us spread the word!

The conference is in Milwaukee this year and kicks off with an optional half-day APR Jumpstart session on Wednesday, June 25, followed by a welcome event that evening.

Conference sessions will run all day on Thursday, June 26, with a half-day of sessions on Friday, June 27, wrapping up by noon.

A huge thank you to the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter for hosting - stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

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November is Native American Heritage Month

PRSA is proud to celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November.

This year's theme is "Honoring Our Nations: Building Strength Through Resilience."

Welcome New and Returning Members

Elena Borovetz

Ryley Crabtree-Miller

Melanie Isenmann

Molly C. McGuire-Delgado

Celia Searles

Amanda Simms

Brian Spano

Jeannie Wilcox

Upcoming National PRSA Webinars – Free for Members!

Each month, PRSA members can access new webinars presented live for FREE. These webinars are geared toward the public relations and communications communities. Check out the complete lineup and register today!

Coming up:

Nov. 21: Predictive Analytics in a Polarized World: Using Communications Data To Know What’s Coming Next

Dec. 3: Advanced AI Strategies and Use Cases for Communication Pros

Jan. 23: Future Watch 2025: Key Trends Every PR Professional Should Have on Their Radar Screen in the Coming Year

Jan. 30: Five Ways To Improve Your Writing Process

Feb. 11: Permission to Play: Encouraging Creative Experiments in Communications

Feb. 27: Reputation Resilience: A Self-Assessment to Prepare for the Unpredictable

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