Honoring PR & Communications Excellence
Our members regularly find innovative and creative solutions to the challenges faced by their employers, organizations or clients. We believe these acts of leadership and their accomplishments should not go unnoticed. After all, recognition from professional peers is one of the most rewarding experiences. Below is a look at the awards that we present annually to members who demonstrate exceptional commitment in advancing our chapter and profession.
Central West Coast Chapter Annual Awards
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.
Amplify Your Professional Skills
While our Chapter’s prestigious awards recognize excellence at the local level, FPRA’s awards offer recognition of excellence well beyond. The coveted Golden Image Awards honors exemplary public relations, marketing and communications programs, while the Pinnacle Awards recognizes individuals and teams for their outstanding work and contributions to the profession. FPRA also offers several other professional awards and recognition opportunities.
Golden Image AwardsPinnacle AwardsCentral West Coast Chapter Recognitions
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