Pennsylvania Public Relations Society

11/02/2026

Don’t let the registration deadline sneak up on you. 😨 Join us November 18 for the PPRS Evening of Honors — an evening of connection, celebration and recognition. Registration closes November 9.

10/28/2026

The holidays are just around the corner and PPRS and Central Pennsylvania PRSA have the perfect way for you to kick off the season!

Join us for the December Joint Social on Thursday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. 🎊We'll meet at the new Hershey Social Restaurant for some fun and festive mingling and delicious appetizers and treats.

✨And, brighten the season for our neighbors in need by bringing boxes of cereal for our food drive benefiting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. 🥣✨

Register today through the link in the comments!

10/02/2026

Join PPRS for an evening of celebration as we honor Stacy Zimmerman, recipient of the 2026 Ernest R. McDowell Award! 🏆

With more than 25 years of experience in public relations and communications, Stacy has made a lasting impact on the profession and our community. We’re excited to recognize her accomplishments at the 2026 PPRS Evening of Honors.

📅 Wednesday, November 18
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Hershey Italian Lodge

🎟️ Registration closes Monday, November 9. Don’t wait to reserve your spot!

06/11/2026

⏰ Registration closes June 18. Don't miss your chance to go behind the scenes of Pennsylvania's largest event.

Join PPRS on Thursday, June 25 for Behind the Curtain: Executing Pennsylvania's Largest Event, featuring Daniel Blottenberger and Shannon Powers from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Get an insider's look at what it takes to plan and execute the PA Farm Show, from strategic communications and media relations to crisis response and real-time event operations.

Register TODAY: https://pprs-hbg.org/news-events/events/

05/18/2026

Behind every strong brand, trusted organization and impactful campaign is a public relations professional making a difference behind the scenes.

Now is your chance to recognize them.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Ernest R. McDowell Award, the highest honor presented by the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate sustained excellence in public relations and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Know a mentor, colleague or PR leader who deserves the spotlight? Submit a nomination today.

The nomination deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026.

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Join us for Speaking Under Pressure: Effective Communication in Times of Crisis on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the West Shore Elks Club.

Ted Czech, who serves as Public Information Officer for the York County Office of Emergency Management and York County 911 will share his firsthand experiences during two separate 2025 York County shootings—among the most tragic incidents in the region’s recent history—in which four law enforcement officers were killed and several others injured.

Share this post for a chance to win a 4-pack of Hersheypark tickets! 🎢

04/15/2026

🚨Registration closes TOMORROW with only 15 seats remaining!

PPRS’s 3rd Annual Ask Away: Information & Idea Exchange is back with a new interactive, open space format. Moderated by Jason Kirsch, APR, Principal at PRworks, this session puts you in the driver’s seat.

Bring your questions, challenges, and insights to help shape the conversation, connect with fellow communicators, and leave with practical ideas you can use right away. (Plus, prizes throughout the program.)

🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Ever Grain Brewing Company, Camp Hill, PA

04/07/2026

⚠️ Space is limited to 50 attendees; register by April 16!

PPRS's 3rd Annual "Ask Away: Information & Idea Exchange" is back, and this year it's going interactive with a new open space discussion format. Moderated by Jason Kirsch, APR, Principal at PRworks, this session puts YOU in the driver's seat. Bring your questions, challenges, and insights to help shape the agenda, swap stories with fellow communicators, and walk away with practical tips you can use right away. (Oh, and prizes will be up for grabs throughout the program.)

🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. 📍 Ever Grain Brewing Company, Camp Hill, PA