Do you know, respect, and admire someone in the field of public relations? Don’t keep it to yourself! Nominate them to be recognized for their talented and faithful service to our profession. Show your appreciation for their hard work by submitting an application to be considered for this year’s Ernest McDowell Award!
The Ernest R. McDowell Award is presented each year in memory of the late senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Relations for Capital Health System – today’s UPMC.
If you know someone worthy of this distinguished recognition, please complete the nomination form by Friday, June 14, 2024, and return to Amy Hill at abhill.apr717@gmail.com.
Click here to download the nomination form.
NOTE: Nominations made in previous years must be resubmitted to be considered this year.
The Awards Nominating Committee will forward the nominations to the President of the Society. The PPRS Executive Committee will review them and select a recipient. In November, PPRS members will all honor and celebrate this year’s designee of the Ernest R. McDowell Award at the Society’s Annual Evening of Honors.
About the Ernest R. McDowell Award
Established by PPRS in 1991, the award recognizes an individual for sustained excellence in the field of public relations — both in the profession itself and the community-at-large. Ernie McDowell set the standard for professionalism and community service with his good works and lifetime example.