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.
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.
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.
ECPRO Establishes the Annual Ken Hair Award to Recognize Non-Profit Leadership
At the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee on December 1, ECPRO awarded board member, Ken Hair, MBA, APR with the inaugural Ken Hair Award to commemorate his dedicated service to our community in his non-profit leadership roles over the years.
Application Period Open for 2024 ECPRF Scholarships
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to pursue a college degree in the areas of public relations, communication, marketing or journalism.
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.
ECPRF Awards Two Gulf Breeze High School Graduates with Scholarships
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation (ECPRF) awarded two $1,000 scholarships to recent graduates of Gulf Breeze High School at the monthly Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization’s luncheon held at the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce on June 13, 2023.
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.
Application Period Open for Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation Scholarships
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation will award two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to pursue a college degree in the areas of public relations, communication, marketing or journalism.
You're Invited to ECPRO's 30th Anniversary Holiday Party at Taste Tapas and Wine Bar on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
You’re invited to join the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization for the 30th Anniversary Holiday Party Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Taste Tapas and Wine Bar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Niceville Senior Wins Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation Scholarship
Kennedi Carter, a recent graduate of Niceville High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation (ECPRF) at the Organization’s July luncheon in Fort Walton Beach.
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.
ECPRO Cancels Meetings In Response to COVID-19 Crisis
The ECPRO Board of Directors is committed to being responsive to new recommendations including “social distancing.” To ensure safety, we have decided to cancel the ECPRO Lunch and Learn Meetings scheduled indefinitely. We are proactively trying to do our part, to be supportive of the ongoing efforts to minimize the effects of this virus.
ECPRO Honors Jean Dutton at Holiday social and Scholarship Fundraiser
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) invites you to the club’s annual holiday social and fundraising event on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Twisted Grape Wine Bar in Shalimar.
Club Happenings
Read an overview of ECPRO updates and ECPR Foundation news covering 2014 to 2019.