Public Relations Foundation to Award $1,000 Scholarships
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Public Relations Foundation to Award $1,000 Scholarships

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation (ECPRF) will award several $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa county high schools who plan to pursue a college degree in public relations, communication, marketing, or journalism. One scholarship is sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union, and Sherry Harlow, APR, sponsors one scholarship. Other scholarships may be available.

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ECPRF Awards Two College Scholarships
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ECPRF Awards Two College Scholarships

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation awarded two $1,000 scholarships to a recent graduate of Milton High School and a home school senior from Freeport at the monthly Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization’s luncheon held at the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

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ECPRO Announces 2024 Board of Directors
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ECPRO Announces 2024 Board of Directors

On February 13, 2024, the members of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) voted for members for positions on the 2024 Board of Directors. The organization congratulates incoming President and Programs Chair, Joshua Bugby, currently serving as the Director of Development at Children in Crisis, a 501(c)3 non-profit headquartered in Fort Walton Beach.

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Meet & Mingle with Lisa Darnell, APR on August 7
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Meet & Mingle with Lisa Darnell, APR on August 7

Meet the Emerald Coast Public Relations (ECPRO) Board of Directors and mingle with our August guest speaker, Lisa Darnell, APR on August 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the lobby bar at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach.

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Children in Crisis Celebrates 20 Years
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Children in Crisis Celebrates 20 Years

Children in Crisis (CIC) celebrated its 20th Anniversary Celebration with an open house on May 23, 2023. In the past 20 years, CIC has provided a home for more than 1,000 children. CIC is thankful for all the support it has received over the years and that which it continues to receive today.

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2021 Scholarship Awarded
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2021 Scholarship Awarded

Joe Purka, director of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation presented a $1,000 check to Nicole Gillis, a recent graduate of Gulf Breeze High School. This scholarship was made possible by contributions from Eglin Federal Credit Union and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Niceville.

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