PRSA Richmond Chapter

PRSA Richmond Chapter PRSA Richmond, a professional association serving Central Virginia PR practitioners.

04/17/2026

🌟Our 2026 Rising Star Award winner, Sarah Prevost, is excited to celebrate this year’s award recipients at the 79th Annual Virginia PR Awards on April 30 from 5-8pm at the Dr. Claude G. Perkins Virginia Union University (VUU) Living & Learning Center.

This is an event that you do not want to miss! Join Sarah for a magical evening of networking and celebration as we honor the amazing achievements of PR professionals across the
commonwealth! 🎉

🎟️ Don’t Wait: There’s only five days left to grab tickets before the deadline. Be sure to secure your spot today!

Congratulations to our 2026 Excellence in Public Relations award winner Judith Crenshaw, APR!!! 🎉🏆✨We can’t wait to cele...
04/16/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Excellence in Public Relations award winner Judith Crenshaw, APR!!! 🎉🏆✨

We can’t wait to celebrate and honor her at this year’s Virginia PR Awards on April 30. Be sure to join us!
Grab your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/oCCuN



Photo credit: Skip Rowland Photography

A huge shoutout to our phenomenal sponsors for their contributions and generous support for this year’s Awards🏆. We want...
04/14/2026

A huge shoutout to our phenomenal sponsors for their contributions and generous support for this year’s Awards🏆. We want to extend a sincere thank you to , and our PRSA Richmond Independent Practitioners for helping us to create a magical event to celebrate the achievements and success of our community! ✨

🎟️Tickets are still available! Be sure to secure yours today before the April 22 deadline.

🔗Link: https://prsarichmond.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=48&ts=1774548577

We can’t wait to see you there!💫

Join the   Young Professionals for an evening of networking, drinks, and coastal inspired bites at Cirrus Vodka and Fish...
04/14/2026

Join the Young Professionals for an evening of networking, drinks, and coastal inspired bites at Cirrus Vodka and Fish Camp on April 16🦞. This is a great opportunity for YPs to enjoy the lovely spring weather, make connections, and enjoy one of Richmond’s newest concepts together!

Event Details:
🗓️Date: April 16
⏰Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
📍Location: Cirrus Vodka
1320 Summit Ave Suite F
Richmond, VA 23230

🍤 Light appetizers will be provided and additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Check out the link to register today: https://loom.ly/e03IRiQ
We hope to see you there!

The   Independent Practitioners had a wonderful time today connecting over coffee ☕. IP events are a great way to networ...
04/13/2026

The Independent Practitioners had a wonderful time today connecting over coffee ☕. IP events are a great way to network with other fellow IPs and are a benefit of your chapter membership! Be sure to update your groups in your member profile to stay in the loop for future IP events! ✨

Congratulations to our 2026 individual award winners! 🎉✨ Our Shining Star award shines on Abigail Kittrell ⭐ The Rising ...
04/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 individual award winners! 🎉

✨ Our Shining Star award shines on Abigail Kittrell
⭐ The Rising Star award celebrates Sarah Prevost
and
🏆 The Excellence in Public Relations award will honor ... Stay Tuned!

We can’t wait to welcome you all and celebrate these outstanding professionals at this year’s Virginia PR Awards on April 30.

Grab your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/oCCuN

Thinking about making the move to independent consulting but not sure where to start (or if you're even ready)? Join PRS...
04/08/2026

Thinking about making the move to independent consulting but not sure where to start (or if you're even ready)? Join PRSA Richmond on April 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn the pros and cons of consulting.

Hosted by Ashley Dennison of CommsConsultants.com, Take the Leap is a candid conversation designed for PR and communication professionals considering shifting from full-time employment to independent consulting.
Here's what you'll learn:

🔹The 7 reasons to become a consultant
🔹The 7 reasons not to become a consultant
🔹Practical first steps you’ll need to take to be successful
🔹How to start mastering your mindset to build confidence as a consultant

Ready to take the leap? Register today at prsarichmond.org to secure your spot!

There’s still time to secure your ticket for the 79th Annual Virginia PR Awards Ceremony presented by Padilla! Be sure t...
04/04/2026

There’s still time to secure your ticket for the 79th Annual Virginia PR Awards Ceremony presented by Padilla! Be sure to register by April 22. This is an event that you don’t want to miss!

Current Rates:
Members: $ 140
Nonmembers: $180
Full Tables (8 Seats) : $1000 - Limited quantity available.
🗓️ When: April 30, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m.
📍Where: Dr. Claude G. Perkins Virginia Union University Living & Learning Center
1500 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, 23220
🍽️ Your event ticket includes entry, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar (beer/wine) and a cocktail hour sponsored by Independent Practitioners.

Visit prsarichmond.org to secure your seat today!
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Last week the Young Professionals section had a wonderful evening of networking and mini golf at Hotel Greene. Looking t...
04/03/2026

Last week the Young Professionals section had a wonderful evening of networking and mini golf at Hotel Greene.

Looking to connect with young PR professionals in the Richmond area? Join today by visiting prsarichmond.org.

The PRSA Richmond Independent Practitioners section is hosting a spring coffee and connect on April 13. Come on out and ...
04/01/2026

The PRSA Richmond Independent Practitioners section is hosting a spring coffee and connect on April 13. Come on out and join other fellow IPs to discuss topics relevant to business ownership and the ever-changing industry landscape.

🗓️ Monday, April 13| 10:00am - 11:00am
Location details will be shared once registration is confirmed.
Register today at prsarichmond.org

We are thrilled to welcome our 2026   Board of Directors! This year, the chapter looks forward to our theme: Remaining h...
03/30/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our 2026 Board of Directors! This year, the chapter looks forward to our theme: Remaining human-centered, value-driven, and connected in an automated world. Where we are keeping a pulse on emerging technologies while keeping public relations core practices at the forefront.

We appreciate their leadership and look forward to seeing what they have in store for the chapter.

🔹President-Emeritus: Greg Surber, APR
🔹President: Kenita B. Matthews, APR;
🔹President-Elect: Amy Steinmann
🔹First Vice President of Professional Development: Andrea Siebentritt;
🔹Second Vice President of Awards: Madilynne Tanner
🔹Third Vice President of Membership: Hannah Robinson
🔹Secretary: Michaela Mishoe Raoufi
🔹Treasurer: Stephanie Pryor
🔹Outreach Chair: Mia Stephens
🔹 Student Relations Chair: Amanda Christian
🔹Individual Award and Judging Chair : Heidi Wilson, APR.
🔹Chapter Administrator: Jay Ell Alexander

🗓️Mark your calendars! The   Independent Practitioners section is having a coworking session on March 25. This is a grea...
03/21/2026

🗓️Mark your calendars!

The Independent Practitioners section is having a coworking session on March 25. This is a great opportunity to knock out any lingering tasks on your to-do and connect with other IPs. Feel free to come and go as you please!

To learn more information about this event visit prsarichmond.org.

We hope to see you there!

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