Each year we recognize CWC-FPRA members who go “over and above” to promote our chapter and our profession with the following awards.
CHAPTER MEMBER OF THE YEAR
The Central West Coast Chapter recognizes those individuals who go above and beyond to ensure the success of the chapter. The recipient of this award actively participates in chapter programs and projects and is supportive of fellow public relations professionals in every way.
THOMAS NUNAN RISING STAR AWARD
This award recognizes an individual that is involved energetically and enthusiastically in chapter projects, exhibits a desire to pursue leadership opportunities in FPRA, displays a professional attitude and exercises professional conduct..
GINNIE DUFFEY TROYER AWARD OF PROFESSIONALISM
Named in honor of former Central West Coast Chapter and FPRA state association president, Ginnie Duffey Troyer, APR, CPRC, this award is presented to a member who displays the highest level of professionalism in the public relations field.
GINYA CARNAHAN PROMOTING THE PROFESSION AWARD
Named in honor of longtime Central West Coast Chapter member Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC, this award recognizes an individual from the chapter who exemplifies the highest standards of the public relations profession. Recipients support the chapter to help raise the level of professionalism and promote FPRA in our community.
Chapter Award Recipients
2024
Chapter Member of the Year – Andrea Knies, APR
Thomas Nunan Rising Star – Jennifer Hemmerdinger
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Nathaniel Sweetman
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Muffy Lavens
North Star Awards – Joe Curley, APR, CPRC; Kim Livengood, APR, CPRC; and Sheryl Vieira
Awards of Appreciation – Achieva Credit Union; First Watch; Joe Curley, APR, CPRC; and Visit Sarasota County
2023
Chapter Member of the Year – Erin Hoffer, APR, CPRC
Thomas Nunan Rising Star – Laura Ansel, APR
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Hunter Carpenter
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Nathaniel Sweetman
Awards of Appreciation – Joe Curley, APR, CPRC; Lynn Hobeck Bates, APR, CPRC; and Kim Livengood, APR, CPRC
2022
Chapter Member of the Year – Hunter Carpenter
Thomas Nunan Rising Star – Travis Cornwell
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Sheryl Vieira
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Sarah Glendening
Awards of Appreciation – Joe Curley, APR, CPRC; Joe Grano and Kim Livengood, APR, CPRC
2021
Chapter Member of the Year – Sheryl Vieira
Thomas Nunan Rising Star – Hunter Carpenter
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Laitin Sterling, APR
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Erin Hoffer, APR, CPRC
Transform Awards of Appreciation – Andrea Knies, APR, and Stephannie Kettle
2020
Chapter Member of the Year – Sarah Glendening
Thomas Nunan Rising Star – Erin Hoffer, APR, CPRC
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Elise Ramer, APR
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Joe Grano
KARMA Awards of Appreciation – Daniel Hodous, Melanie Reda, APR, and Sheryl Vieira
2019
Chapter Member of the Year – Kendra Gemma
Thomas Nunan Rising Star – Melanie Reda, APR
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Elise Ramer, APR
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Andrea Knies
Awards of Appreciation – Enriqueta Balandra and Rachel Denton
2018
Chapter Member of the Year – Lisa Cedrone
Thomas Nunan Rising Star Award – Eleni Kouvatsos
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Shelby Isaacson
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Sheryl Vieira
2017
Chapter Member of the Year – Sharon Kunkel
Thomas Nunan Rising Star Award – Murray Devine
Ginya Carnahan Promoting the Profession Award – Kim Livengood
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Wendy Parker, APR
2016
Chapter Member of the Year – Kim Livengood
Thomas Nunan Rising Star Award – Kaitlyn Fusco
Promoting the Profession Award – Tara Poulton and Elise Ramer
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Lynn Hobeck-Bates, APR
2015
Chapter Member of the Year – Rhonda Leiberick
Rising Star Award – Marissa Rossnagle and Jeremy Piper
Promoting the Profession Award – Emmalee Legler
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Mary Beth Monzingo
2014
Chapter Member of the Year – Jamie Jalwan
Rising Star Award – Lisa Potts
Promoting the Profession Award – Terri Behling, APR, CPRC
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Suzanne Dameron, APR, CPRC
Award of Appreciation – Chris Carroll, APR, CPRC
2013
Chapter Member of the Year – Melissa Link
Rising Star Award – Caroline Tanner
Promoting the Profession Award – Ginya Carnahan
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Erin McLeod
Business Partner of the Year – Brand Eleven Eleven
2012
Chapter Member of the Year – Jennifer Moss, APR, CPRC
Rising Star Award – Seana Mincy
Promoting the Profession Award – Julie Yeh, APR
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Terri Behling, APR, CPRC
Business Partner of the Year – Dattoli Cancer Center and Silverstein Institute
2011
Chapter Member of the Year – Mischa Kirby
Rising Star Award – Heather Ripley
Promoting the Profession Award – Erin Duggin and Lynn Hobeck Bates
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Heidi Smith
Business Partner of the Year – Sir Speedy Sarasota
2010
Chapter Member of the Year – Debby Steele
Rising Star Award – Elise Lipoff
Promoting the Profession Award – Sally Hill
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Cheray Keyes-Shima, APR, CPRC
Business Partner of the Year – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2009
Chapter Member of the Year – Amanda Eyer
Rising Star Award – Mischa Kirby
Promoting the Profession Award – Susie Bowie
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Jennifer Moss, APR, CPRC
Business Partner of the Year – Serbin Printing
2007
Chapter Member of the Year – Suzanne Dameron
Rising Star Award – Emily Sperling and Lynn Hobeck-Bates
Promoting the Profession Award – David R. Voss
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Christopher Carroll, APR, CPRC
Business Partner of the Year – Gravity Free
2006
Chapter Member of the Year – Jessica Moats
Rising Star Award – Susie Bowie
Promoting the Profession Award – Diane Andrews
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Martha Wells
2005
Chapter Member of the Year – Carol Schoff
Rising Star Award – Julie Platt, APR
Promoting the Profession Award – Erin McLeod
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Joe Curley, APR, CPRC
2004
Chapter Member of the Year – Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke, APR
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Colleen Thayer, APR
2003
Chapter Member of the Year – Leigh Wilcox
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Erin McLeod
Business Partner of the Year – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
2002
Chapter Member of the Year – Jennifer Moss, APR
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC
Business Partner of the Year – Coastal Behavioral Health
2001
Chapter Member of the Year – Shelley Simon
Ginnie Duffey Troyer Award of Professionalism – Bridgett Blake
Business Partner of the Year – Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium