Congratulations to Marist College senior communication major (Public Relations) Alexis Murphy for receiving the prestigious Public Relations Student Society of America's (PRSSA) annual Gold Key Award. This national award recognizes outstanding public relations student leaders who best exemplify excellence in the academic study of public relations, ambitious pursuit of professional development opportunities, and leadership in their PRSSA Chapter.
To even be considered for the award, students must meet the following, very selective criteria:
- Have been a PRSSA member for at least two years.
- Be a senior or graduate student. (Seniors may apply up to one year after graduation.)
- Have a GPA of at least 3.4 in your major.
- Have held a PRSSA leadership position at the Chapter or National level.
- Have completed at least one public relations internship, approved by your Faculty or Professional Adviser.
- Affirm intention to become a PRSA Associate Member within one year of graduating.
Alexis has been an active member of the Marist College Red Foxes Chapter of PRSSA since her freshman year. She is currently serving as president of the chapter and served previously as the chapter's vice president. She has been instrumental in the chapter's professional growth and visibility on the national level. Among other accomplishments, she helped manage the chapter's first online leadership development forum, which was featured on the national PRSSA website. She also contributed to the establishment of the chapter's new student-run public relations firm, Northroad Communications LLC.
A complete list of previous Gold Key Award recipients is listed at
http://bit.ly/pn7Q8q.
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