PEAK PRO AWARD
The Peak PRo Excellence in PR Award is awarded to an individual or organization for PR work that stands out as exceptionally effective, creative and/or inspiring, and exhibit personal and professional qualities that make them role models for other PR practitioners. The recipient will receive a framed award certificate and will be featured in the Pikes Peak Chapter’s website and social media channels.
NOMINATION CRITERIA
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The award can be presented to an individual or to a team
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Nominee(s) is not required to be a member of PRSA, but the award is open to PRSA members
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Nominee(s) may be recognized for any PR work that stands out as exceptionally effective, creative and/or inspiring
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Nominee(s) must exhibit personal and professional qualities that make them role models for other PR practitioners
NOMINATION PROCESS
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Any Pikes Peak Chapter member in good standing may make a nomination at any time of the year
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The nomination must be made by completing the form on the second page of this document
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The nomination must be submitted to the Pike Peak Chapter Awards Chair or to any member of the Pikes Peak Chapter Board
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Award review/approval will be by majority vote of Pikes Peak Chapter Board members in attendance at the Board’s regular monthly meeting

PAST WINNERS
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Courtney Caldwell, Lauren McKenzie, and Meagan Thomas, Support the Springs
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Jamie Fabos and Kim Melchor, Colorado Springs Mayor's Communications Team
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Jacqueline Kirby, El Paso County Sheriff PIO
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Allison Cortez, Academy School District 20 PIO
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Samantha Briggs, Widefield School District 3 Director of Communication
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Aidan Ryan, Sydney Kozel, Mary Beth Burichin, Jennifer Harwig, Vicki Doyle, Ivette Rentas Colorado Springs Airport Communications Team
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Cary Vogrin, UCHealth Media Relations Specialist
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Joanna Wise, Care and Share Food Bank Southern Colorado Director of Communications
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Michelle Koca, GE Johnson Construction Company Marketing Manager
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Julie Stephen, Lewis-Palmer School District 38 PIO
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Lauren Hug, Digital Kindness Author
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Colorado Springs Police Department
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City of Colorado Springs Communications
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El Paso County
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Colorado Springs Fire Department
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Office of the District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District
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El Paso County Sherriff’s Department
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El Paso County Public Health
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Visit Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs Utilities
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Fountain Police Department