Christie Solomon 3/15/24 Christie Solomon 3/15/24

ECPRF Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to March 30

Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation (ECPRF) has extended its 2024 college scholarship application deadline to March 30! The Foundation is awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to pursue a college degree in the areas of public relations, communication, marketing or journalism.

Christie Solomon 2/29/24 Christie Solomon 2/29/24

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.

Christie Solomon 12/11/23 Christie Solomon 12/11/23

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.

Christie Solomon 10/19/23 Christie Solomon 10/19/23

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.

Christie Solomon 7/24/23 Christie Solomon 7/24/23

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.

Joe Purka 6/13/23 Joe Purka 6/13/23

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.

Christie Solomon 5/23/23 Christie Solomon 5/23/23

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.

11/1/22 11/1/22

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.

9/21/22 9/21/22

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.

7/27/22 7/27/22

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.

4/27/20 4/27/20

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.

3/20/20 3/20/20

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.

12/2/19 12/2/19

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.