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Attend our Professional Development events as part of your ongoing Public Relations education and career support.

The GKC-PRSA is a chapter of the Public Relations Society of America

10/08/2026

KC's LMA Chapter (Legal Marketing Association) is co-hosting this upcoming event with us on October 21!

Want to learn how to effectively pitch local news outlets and how to craft submissions that grab both attention and awards? Wonder how local media outlets are using AI, and how they feel about PR pros using it?

Join us for lunch and a panel discussion featuring journalists from both B2B and general audience news outlets in Kansas City.

🌍Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City

⏱️11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. CT, Wednesday, October 21

💵 $25 for members, $35 for prospective members

Register here: https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=344&ts=1790183800

10/01/2026

The biggest night of the year is 2 weeks from tonight!🏆 If you haven't snagged your tickets yet for this year's PRISM awards, now is the time! We're going to celebrate all the amazing PR and Communications professionals in Kansas City, and you don't want to miss it. Get tickets here: https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=343&ts=1790885558

09/28/2026

Still time to join us for this week's webinar on ethical use of AI and AI agents! As AI agents move from experimental tools to everyday parts of the PR workflow, practitioners are facing new questions about transparency, accountability and disclosure. Learn from chapter member, Dr. Lea-Ann Germinder, APR, Fellow PRSA, who earned her doctorate after researching responsible AI. Webinar is Wednesday, September 30 at noon. Register at https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=342&ts=1788990184

09/25/2026

September is Ethics Month, and that means it's a great time to dive into the latest concerning responsible use of AI. Join us at Noon, Wednesday, September 30, for a special webinar with Dr. Lea-Ann Germinder, APR, Fellow PRSA, who will lead a discussion on her research and creation of the ALEHA™ framework to guide ethical decisions. Germinder, a new member of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)'s Board of Ethics and Professional Standards, will also share information about the latest Ethical Standards Advisory (ESA). Webinar is free for members and $5 for non-members. Register at https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=342&ts=1788990184

09/25/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Annual PRISM Awards Gala!
Celebrate excellence in public relations while connecting with the region's top communications professionals.

WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Uptown Theater - Valentine Room

ATTIRE: Cocktail or Business Attire

Secure your tickets today before they're gone! https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=343&ts=1789572070

09/11/2026

Today, PRSA Greater Kansas City remembers, honors, and stands united. 🇺🇸

09/08/2026

Last Chance! Sign up for this Thursday's lunch session with a presentation from Andy DiOrio, APR on critical tips for improving your media relations efforts. Deadline is 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, 9/8) to ensure you have a boxed lunch. https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=341&ts=1787243567

09/02/2026

Back to school—but make it PR.

Join PRSA Greater Kansas City for a lunchtime crash course in media relations with Andy DiOrio, APR, U.S. Regional Lead for Amazon’s Field Communications Team.

We’re talking real-world strategies for:
- Earning coverage and crafting pitches that get read
- Owning the interview—even when things don’t go as planned
- Building reporter relationships that last
- Using AI as a strategic advantage in media relations

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 KC Public Library – Plaza Branch
🥪 Box lunch included

Whether you’re pitching your first story or your 500th, come ready to sharpen your skills and leave with tactics you can put to work tomorrow.

Seats are limited—reserve yours today! https://kansascity-prsa.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=341&ts=1787243567

08/28/2026

Reminder! Nominations are due Monday for awards recognizing PR Pro of the Year, PR Team of the Year and a Rising Star. Don't miss the opportunity to shine a light on an individual or team doing great work! Learn more at https://kansascity-prsa.org/Chapter_Awards

08/25/2026

It's time to recognize your team or a co-worker for great PR work this year! Nominations are open for our annual PR Team of the Year, PR Pro of the Year and Rising Star of the Year awards. There is no fee to submit a nomination and you do not have to be a PRSA member to submit or win an award. Nominations are due August 31. Learn more at https://kansascity-prsa.org/Chapter_Awards

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