Join FPRA Tampa Bay
If you’re interested in networking with fellow practitioners, taking your career to the next level or submitting a campaign for a high-visibility award competition, now is the time to join the Florida Public Relations Association. Learn about membership options here. For questions about membership options, please contact the chapter’s VP of Membership Michele Sager, APR, or the state office at state@fpra.com.
Membership Benefits
Professional Development
Professional development is paramount to FPRA. Through educational programs, seminars, workshops and other resources, members will gain professional knowledge, skills and abilities needed for career advancement.
Leadership Opportunities
Our chapter is ideally suited for new members to volunteer for leadership projects beyond the confines of the office. There are many opportunities to serve as a committee chair or board member at the chapter or state level.
Accreditation/Certification
FPRA offers a two-tier credentialing process for its members. The first tier, Accreditation in Public Relations, works in partnership with the Universal Accreditation Board and signifies a high level of competence and validates a PR professional’s commitment to the field. The second tier, Certified Public Relations Counselor, is available to FPRA members who already have the APR designation and at least 10 years of PR experience.
Annual PR & Comms Summit and Recognition
The annual PR & Comms Summit is FPRA’s largest event of the year, and features nationally recognized speakers, networking opportunities and professional recognition through the Golden Image and Pinnacle Awards programs and other individual and chapter awards.
Networking
Stumped on a project? Need an objective opinion? When you join FPRA, you’ll join a network of hundreds of PR professionals who are employed in all areas of PR including: government, healthcare, technology, tourism, public utilities, financial, education and non-profit agencies across the state.
Counselors’ Network
For senior level professionals, FPRA’s CN offers advanced educational opportunities and a chance to network with other top counselors and practitioners. A special track at Annual Conference allows CN members to interact with speakers in a small, intimate group setting.