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Do you have an 8th or 9th edition copy of Effective Public Relations by Cutlip, Center and Broom that you are willing to sell or loan out? Some upcoming APR candidates could use the book. Please contact Accreditation coach Molly Klimas, APR, if you can help out: (616) 776-3511 or klimas@sstpr.com.

Plan now to attend WMPRSA's 21st annual PRoof Awards, to be held on Thursday, April 20. Location to be announced. In the meantime, d ownload 2006's Call-to-Entries guidelines at http://www.wmprsa.org/Chapter_Info/awards.htm. All entries must be received no later than Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 5 p.m.

In addition to honoring the year's best public relations programs and projects, WMPRSA will also honor four individuals:

Communicator of the Year--This award is unique because it is presented to a person who is not a PRSA member or PR professional. PRSA will recognize this community leader for outstanding contributions to West Michigan that exemplify the practice of good public relations. Please indicate the context of the nominee’s most significant contribution in 2005.

Distinguished PR Practitioner--This award goes to a deserving member of the West Michigan Chapter of PRSA who demonstrated contributions to one or more of the following areas: the community; the West Michigan Chapter; the public relations profession and the Public Relations Society of America; and/or who has demonstrated overall superior performance in meeting day-to-day professional public relations responsibilities.

Journalist of the Year-- This award goes to a West Michigan journalist for outstanding contributions to the areas media industry.

Newcomer of the Year--Newer members of the West Michigan Chapter of PRSA are eligible for this award. The winner will be an active public relations professional of three years or less who has demonstrated potential for becoming an outstanding member of our profession. Please support with examples and remember, the nominee must be a member in good standing.

Hal Walton Scholarship Award--This award goes to a PRSSA member enrolled in a public relations program as a sophomore or junior of undergraduate studies. The student must be attending a college or university in our chapter area, or their hometown must be in our chapter area. The four categories of achievement evaluated include: academics, demonstrated leadership and extracurricular activities, practical experience gained through internships or PRSSA activities, and an understanding of and commitment to a public relations career (see wmprsa.org's Scholarship page for details).

Kristen graduated from Central Michigan University in May 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Public Relations and a minor in Advertising. While at CMU, she was the co-PR Director for PRSSA and a consultant for PR Central, a student run firm. She also held two internships in Mt. Pleasant, a 300 hour internship for Area 7 Special Olympics and a 40 hour internship for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

In September 2005, Kristen started her current job at Northern Michigan Hospital. As the Communication Coordinator she writes news releases, daily briefings, newsletters, and takes lots of pictures for various publications. She also sits on committees looking for communications assistance, helps put on internal events and much more. Kristen says her days at work are rarely the same, which makes her very happy.