History
Since its charter in 2010, the Waynesburg University Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter members have dedicated their time and effort to advance the profession, enhance their networks and excel in the Chapter. Listed are PRSSA National Awards, individual scholarships, and other honors awarded to Waynesburg University PRSSA.
“Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens. ”
Awards
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Star Chapter Status (2020)
Star Chapter Status (2019)
Star Chapter Status (2018)
Star Chapter Status (2017)
Star Chapter Status (2016)
Star Chapter Status (2015)
Star Chapter Status (2014)
Star Chapter Status (2013)
Dr. F.H. Teahan Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award (2015)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2019)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2016)
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2021 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2020 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2019 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2018 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
2017 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award
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Bob O’Gara Scholarship to Nicole Tobias (2019)
Bob O’Gara Scholarship to Maura Fenske (2018)
Betsy Plank Scholarship to Megan Bayles (2015)
Bob O'Gara Scholarship to Jordan Mitrik (2014)
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National Gold Key Award to Jordan Mitrik (2016)
National President Citation Award to Megan Bayles (2015)
National Gold Key Award to Megan Bayles (2015)
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2021 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Give Me Five Campaign
2020 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Comm 3:1 Campaign
National Assembly "Day of Competition" Winner - Jordan Mitrik (2015)
Executive Board
Chair, Department of communications
Richard Krause
Chair of the Department of Communication at Waynesburg University, where he has worked since 1994, Richard Krause teaches upper-level courses in journalism and public relations. He is skilled in sports information management, event planning, and promotion, and interviewing and writing.
president
Diana Hernandez
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2027
Sayreville War Memorial High School
2020
Vice President & Firm director
Olivia Kiger
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2026
West Greene Middle-Senior High School
2022
National Liaison & Executive Administrator
Steven Trettel
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations and Journalism, 2027
Public Relations Coordinator & Media Relations Coordinator
Annabelle Bagley
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2028
Converse High School
2024
Chapter Development Coordinator
Daysha Skolnekovich
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2028
Carmichaels Area High School
2024
Fundraising Coordinator
Sara Clegg
Education
Waynesburg University
Sports Information | Public Relations minor, 2028
NorthWarren Regional High School
2024
Treasurer
Morgan Bedilion
Education
Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2027