FPRA Volusia/Flagler

08/31/2026

Join FPRA Volusia/Flagler as we kick off a new chapter year at our September Professional Development with FPRA State President April Salter, APR, CPRC! 🎉

A trusted communications counselor and crisis communications expert, April brings extensive experience in government, public policy, corporate communications, economic development and stakeholder engagement.

She’ll also help us officially start the year by installing our 2026–27 Volusia/Flagler Chapter Board! 💙

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-development-with-fpra-state-president-april-salter-tickets-1998992061066

08/14/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Tammy Malphurs is this year’s recipient of the Roger Pynn Great Communicator Award! 🏆👏

Tammy’s incredible career, leadership and commitment to communication are certainly worth celebrating and we hope you’ll join us in October as we honor her and her many achievements! 🥳🎉

It’s going to be an unforgettable event! Stay tuned for more details...you won’t want to miss this one!

08/12/2026

What an amazing Golden Image Awards Gala! A huge shoutout to Chris Graham for doing an outstanding job organizing and hosting such a memorable evening celebrating excellence in public relations!

Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners, especially our Chapter Board members Chris Graham, Michelle Bartlome and Danielle FitzPatrick on their well-deserved wins!

We’re so proud of our members for their dedication, leadership and continued excellence in the profession. Congratulations to all!

08/11/2026

We are proud to have our very own Danielle FitzPatrick recognized at this week's FPRA PR & Comms Summit as a 2026 Joe Curley Rising Leader! Congratulations, Danielle! And, thank you for all you do for our chapter.

08/10/2026

What an incredible day for the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of FPRA! 🎉

At today’s President’s Awards Luncheon during the FPRA PR & Comms Summit, our chapter received two honors recognizing our commitment to supporting students and investing in the future of our profession, as well as our innovative approach to Media Day.

We are so proud of everything our chapter has accomplished this year and grateful to everyone who helped make it possible. We can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙🏆

And yes, the Dillin Dessert was just as amazing as always!

07/27/2026

🚨 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2026 FPRA PR & COMMS SUMMIT!

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞!! You do not need to be an FPRA member to attend. Standard registration rates now apply, so this is the time to secure your spot before registration closes.

Join public relations, marketing and communications professionals from across Florida and beyond for future-focused programming, real-world strategies and practical ideas you can put to work right away.

This year’s sessions will explore AI and automation, earned media, crisis communications, strategic content development, audience engagement, measurement and the evolving media landscape. Be sure to check out our impressive lineup of keynote and breakout session speakers representing leading brands and organizations across the industry.

📅 August 9 -12, 2026
📍 Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Only a few spots remain! Register today: 🔗
https://web.cvent.com/event/deeb02a6-9835-4fe5-9a16-2c27a26b31c2/register

07/21/2026

Giving back is what it's all about! 💙

Today, our chapter proudly presented a donation check to our chapter charity, FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools, and then rolled up our sleeves to volunteer in the school shop, packing classroom supplies for new teachers across Volusia County.

We're honored to support educators as they prepare to inspire the next generation. Wishing all teachers an amazing year! 🍎📚

07/16/2026

The application deadline for LeadershipFPRA has been extended to Friday, July 17, 2026.

Apply here: https://www.fpra.org/form/leadershipfpra-application-form

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐅𝐏𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐗𝐈!

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, July 17, 2026.

LeadershipFPRA offers members the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, build meaningful relationships with communications professionals from across Florida and gain valuable insight from diverse industries and leadership perspectives.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this premier leadership experience and take the next step in your professional journey.

Apply by Friday, July 17!
🔗https://www.fpra.org/form/leadershipfpra-application-form

07/14/2026

That’s our VP of Digital Media!! Help us celebrate Danielle FitzPatrick! ✨

🌟𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐏𝐑, 𝐂𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬!🌟

FPRA is proud to recognize this outstanding group of emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact within their chapters, communities and the public relations profession:

⭐ Jamie Gillespy - FPRA Capital Chapter
⭐ Muffy Lavens - Central West Coast Chapter of the FPRA
⭐ Gabriel Segarra-Colon, PIO - Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of FPRA
⭐ James Neville - FPRA Gainesville
⭐ Danielle Fitzpatrick - FPRA Volusia/Flagler
⭐ Altoria White - FPRA Jacksonville Chapter
⭐ Christine Westenhaver - FPRA - Treasure Coast Chapter
⭐ Gisselle Garcia - FPRA Orlando Area Chapter
⭐ Ashley McKnight - Tampa Bay Chapter of FPRA
⭐ Andrea Gibson - FPRA Pensacola Chapter
⭐ Meagan Happel - Space Coast FPRA
⭐ Jada Bigord - The Southwest Florida Chapter of FPRA
⭐ Mark Kattoura - FPRA South Florida Chapter

The 2026 Joe Curley APR, CPRC Rising Leaders will be recognized during the Presidents’ Luncheon at the 2026 FPRA PR & COMMS SUMMIT. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments, leadership and continued contributions to FPRA!

The Joe Curley Rising Leader Program is made possible through the endowed Joe Curley Rising Leader Fund, held with the . The program is managed through the Florida Public Relations Education Foundation.

Please join us in congratulating the entire 2026 Rising Leader Class! 👏🎉

07/07/2026

Do you know someone who's making a difference through the power of communication? Now's your chance to recognize them! Nominations are officially OPEN for the Roger Pynn Great Communicator Award, presented by the FPRA Volusia/Flagler Chapter.

For more than 25 years, this award has celebrated outstanding communicators who inspire, inform and positively impact communities across Volusia and Flagler counties.

📲 Submit your nomination by scanning the QR code or visiting: bit.ly/GreatCommunicatorForm

Nominations due by July 15!