Category: CWC-FPRA News

Mission Mavericks Takes Off Again – Elevate Your Nonprofit’s Visibility!

Local Public Relations Chapter offers free communications guidance and expertise – application window runs through November 7, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:Erin Guzzo941-809-7401media@cwcfpra.com SARASOTA, FL – October 23, 2025 – The Central…
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New Leadership Takes Charge as Local Public Relations Association Installs 25-26 Board and Celebrates Outstanding Achievements from the Past Year

Laura Ansel, APR, CPRC Named President; New Board Installed During Annual Event MEDIA CONTACT:Erin Guzzo941-809-7401media@cwcfpra.com SARASOTA, FL – October 13, 2025 – The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida…
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CWCFPRA Chapter Photo taken at the 2-25 PR & Comms Summit

Local Public Relations Association Named Chapter of the Year

Members of the Chapter Also Received Nearly Two Dozen Awards at the Annual Gala MEDIA CONTACT:Muffy Lavens248-909-2793media@cwcfpra.com SARASOTA, FL – August 13, 2025 – The Central West Coast chapter of…
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Local Public Relations Chapter Provides Guidance to Take Stock in Children Manatee as Part of Pro-Bono Project

Sarasota, FL – July 22, 2025 – The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) launched the third cycle of its “Mission Mavericks” program. Part of…
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Public Relations Association Honors Four Professionals Furthering their Careers with Credentials

SARASOTA, FL – July 15, 2025 – Four local public relations professionals have achieved prestigious industry milestones. Sarah Glendening and Virginia Zimmermann have each earned their accreditation in public relations.…
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CWC-FPRA Members with guest speaker Kelly Carlstein L-R: Andrea Knies, APR; Kelly Carlstein; Laura Ansel, APR, CPRC

Local Public Relations Association Explores the Critical Link BetweenHR and PR

Contact: Muffy Lavens248-909-2793media@cwcfpra.com SARASOTA, FL – June 20, 2025 – On June 18, the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) hosted “Your Brand Starts with…
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Local Public Relations Association Commemorates 50 Years of Industry Innovation with Reunion Event

SARASOTA, FL – May 7, 2025 – The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is thrilled to host the upcoming event, 1975–2025: A 50-Year Evolution…
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Joe Curley Rising Leader

Jennifer Hemmerdinger Named 2025 Joe Curley Rising Leader for Local PR Association

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) has named Jennifer Hemmerdinger, APR, as the 2025 Joe Curley Rising Leader Award recipient. 

Local Public Relations Association Hosts Showcase to Highlight Extraordinay Work of Members

The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) will host the second annual CWC Showcase & Celebration spotlighting two best-practice public relations programs.

Jennifer Hemmerdinger, APR

Jennifer Hemmerdinger Earns Public Relations Accreditation

Jennifer Hemmerdinger has achieved a prestigious milestone by earning her accreditation in public relations. In receiving the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) designation, Hemmerdinger joins more than 5,000 professionals nationwide, representing an elite group of highly skilled public relations professionals committed to practicing with exemplary ethical standards.