Early bird registration deadline approaching
The early bird registration deadline for the 2014 AB Communications Forum is January 31, 2014. The 2014 AB Communications Forum takes place at the Calgary Marriot Downtown on February 24th and 25th.
Apply Today for the 2014 CPRS National Awards of Excellence
Apply today to be considered for the 2014 CPRS National Awards of Excellence. Winners will be recognized at the 2014 CPRS Awards gala dinner at the CPRS National Conference in Banff on May 27, 2014.
2015 Susan Francis Prize in Public Relations/Communications
The application process for the 2015 Susan Francis in Public Relations/Communications has been announced. This $1,000 award is presented by CPRS Calgary to a student in a recognized Public Relations/Communications program at Mount Royal University, The Univesity of Calgary or SAIT. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2015 with the winner announced by December…
Early Bird Registration available for the DesignThinkers Conference on November 12 and 13 in Toronto.
With over 2,00 attendees and 25+ speakers, DesignThinkers is Canada’s largest conference of visual communicators. It is held November 12 & 13 at the Sony Center in Toronto, Ontario. For a list of speakers and further information, please click Read More to be directed to the site.
#YYCPR-Communications for a Cause: Collaborating with Making Changes
Last spring, we announced that as a part of our new initiative, #YYCPR-Communications for a Cause, CPRS Calgary would provide communications support to the not-for-profit organization, Making Changes Association. Making Changes is a volunteer-based organization that supports women and teenage girls during life transitions and provides them with skills and resources, encouraging their pursuit of…
Message from the President
As we move into late fall, we are faced with an interesting environment in Alberta – a challenging economy and new provincial and federal governments. These changes can cause uncertainty and it can affect our day-to-day lives in many ways. Now, more than ever, it is important to leverage your membership in CPRS and CPRS…
Calgary Legacy Scholarship for Students
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a second year student studying public relations/communications in a recognized program at one of Mount Royal University, University of Calgary or SAIT Polytechnic. Deadline for application is January 30, 2016 and the winner be notified on or before March 1, 2016.
March is Membership Month
MARCH into Membership Month! With the exception of a few frosty days, it feels like YYC’ers are starting to see the end of winter. Spring is officially here in three weeks and what better way begin anew than to join CPRS or encourage friends and colleagues to sign up! Benefits of joining CPRS In addition…
#YYCPR-Communications for a Cause with Making Changes
Making Changes Association was named CPRS Calgary’s partner for #YYCPR – Communications for a Cause, after being voted as the organization of choice by CPRS Calgary members. Our dedicated CPRS Calgary volunteers, approximately 10 strong, have been hard at work lending their skills and talent to help Making Changes communicate about its role and vision,…
World PR Forum Early Bird Deadline Approaching
Less than a Week until WPRF Early Bird Deadline! Not only is March Membership Month for CPRS but it’s also a big month for the World PR Forum. The biggest milestone, March 15th’s Early Bird deadline, is now less than a week away, which doesn’t leave much time for CPRS members to save $200 off…