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2011 Special Awards
2011 TPRA Special Award Recipients
2009 - Gavino Ramos,Time Warner Cable
2008 - Terri Larson, Vice President, Fleishman-Hillard
2007 - Chris Talley
2006 - Jennifer Jordan
2005 - Nancy Eanes
2004 - Justin Schmidt
2003 - Rebecca Geier
2002 - Craig Root
2001 - Milly Pellizzari
2001 - Mia Allen
2000 - Jessica Jacobson, APR
1999 - Kathleen Fisher
1998 - Cynthia Munoz
1997 - Lisa M. Prine
1996 - Rebecca Esparza
1994 - Michelle DeCrane
1993 - Karen D. Michlewicz
1992 - Leah Murphee
1991 - Maureen Civiletto, APR
1990 - Allyson Peerman
1989 - Deborah DuBose
1988 - Robbie O'Neill
1987 - Elizabeth Clark
1986 - Kay Betts Jackson
Description: The Lone Star Award recognizes a company that places a high priority on its public relations and values both the function as a key management strategy and the public relations practitioners it employs as major contributors to the success of the organization. The company must exemplify outstanding ethics and operations in its dealing with all its constituencies. Creativity in how these relationships are developed can be a plus in consideration for this award. A Lone Star Award winner should also be a supporter of the profession of public relations in Texas and development of its public relations professionals, as well as others in the state.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 - Texas Hospital Association
2009 - Dallas Cowboys
2008 - CPS Energy
2007 - American Red Cross
2006 - Tuerff-Davis EnviroMedia
2005 - Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
2004 - Valero Energy Corporation
2003 - National Instruments
2002 - Dell Computer Corporation
2001 - RadioShack Corporation
2000 - USAA
1999 - Southwest Airlines Company
1998 - Duke Energy Corporation
Description: Recognizing contributions by a print or broadcast reporter, photographer, editor or producer or a print or broadcast outlet to a public affairs, public education or community relations program that benefited the community.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 - Community Impact Newspaper
2009 - Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News
2008 - Jim Forsyth, Director of News & Information, WOAI Radio
2007 - KHOU-TV Channel 11 - Houston
2006 - Christina Chavez - News 8 Austin
2005 - Chris Vaughn - Fort Worth Star Telegram
2004 - WOAI Radio's Morning Report - San Antonio
2003 - Dave Ward - KTRK-TV - Houston
2002 - Jim McNabb - KXAN-TV - Austin
2001 - Steve Blow - Dallas Morning News
2000 - KMOL-TV - San Antonio
1999 - Leslie Sowers - Houston Chronicle
1st Place - TCU
2nd Place - Abilene Christian
3rd Place - Texas State
Best writing quality - Abilene Christian University
Best critical thinking - University of Texas - Austin
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Description: The Golden Spur is TPRA's highest recognition for member service. The recipient must make significant and long-lasting contributions to TPRA and to the public relations profession during at least 10 years of membership. The award is presented only in years when outstanding candidates are nominated and approved by the TPRA Board of Directors.
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
2010 - Danny Ingram
2009 - Dr. Dick Wells
2008 - Melanie Villalobos
2007 - Michele Glaze, APR
2006 - Julie B. Fix, APR
2005 - Christina Moore, APR
2004 - Carol A. Scott, APR
2002 - Ralph Frede, APR
2001 - George Arnold
2000 - Edwin S. Hughes, APR
1999 - James W. Hart, Jr.
1998 - Laurie L. Johnson, APR
1997 - Bob McCullough, APR
1996 - Doug Newsom, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
1995 - Steve Lee, APR
1994 - Charles Kenworthy, APR, Fellow PRSA
1993 - T. Paul Finley
1991 - Jerry Dalton, APR, Fellow PRSA
1990 - Judy Newby, APR
1989 - Norm Teich
1988 - Beal Box
1987 - Jim Haynes, APR, Fellow PRSA
1963 - Alan Scott, Ed.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
2010 - Kevin Tuerff, Tuerff-Davis
2009 - Liz Oliphant, Liz Oliphant & Associates
2008 - Joe Householder, Public Strategies, Inc.
2007 - Mary Rose Brown
2006 - Graham Painter, APR
2005 - Melanie Villalobos
2004 - Elizabeth Christian
2003 - Elizabeth Heller Allen
2002 - Laura Moore
2001 - Marilyn Pippin, APR
2000 - Ginger Hardage
1999 - Richard Wells, Ph.D., APR
1998 - Terry Heymeyer
1997 - Clyde Hopkins
1996 - Nan Booker, APR
1995 - Andrew M. Stern
1994 - Dick Ramsey
1991 - James W. Hart, Jr.
1990 - Will Osterloh, APR, Fellow PRSA
1989 - Jerry Dalton, APR, Fellow PRSA
1988 - Ralph Frede, APR
Description: Recognizing a PR professional and TPRA member for at least three years who has demonstrated potential for leadership and outstanding contributions to the profession. The Rising Star Award recipient must be a member of TPRA for at least three years and have provided dedicated service to the organization during this time. In addition, the recipient must exhibit outstanding potential for achievement in the public relations profession and TPRA leadership.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 -Dr. Jacque Lambiase
2009 - Judy Oskam, Texas State University
2008 -Nan Powers Varoga, Varoga & Associates
2007 - Raul Hinojosa
2006 - Keith Schmidt
2005 - Melanie Jones
2004 - Jack Trammell
2003 - Stephanie Reinhart
2002 - Jeff Hunt
2001 - Mike Breslin, APR
2000 - Lynn Catalina
1999 - Michele Glaze, APR
1998 - Christina Moore, APR
1997 - Robert A. Gibson
1994 - Lee Vela
1993 - Mary Kay Knief
1992 - Kay Betts Jackson
1991 - Elizabeth Clark
1990 - Marian Herbst Kelley, APR
1989 - Melanie Villalobos
1988 - Larry Springer, APR
1987 - Roe Burnett Lear, APR
1986 - Randall L. Woods
Description: Recognizing a PR professional who has been a TPRA member for one to three year for significant contributions to the TPRA.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 - Kerri Moe, El Paso Golden Spur Award
Graham Painter, Sterling Bank
Graham Painter, Sterling Bank
Description: The Golden Spur is TPRA's highest recognition for member service. The recipient must make significant and long-lasting contributions to TPRA and to the public relations profession during at least 10 years of membership. The award is presented only in years when outstanding candidates are nominated and approved by the TPRA Board of Directors.
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
2010 - Danny Ingram
2009 - Dr. Dick Wells
2008 - Melanie Villalobos
2007 - Michele Glaze, APR
2006 - Julie B. Fix, APR
2005 - Christina Moore, APR
2004 - Carol A. Scott, APR
2002 - Ralph Frede, APR
2001 - George Arnold
2000 - Edwin S. Hughes, APR
1999 - James W. Hart, Jr.
1998 - Laurie L. Johnson, APR
1997 - Bob McCullough, APR
1996 - Doug Newsom, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
1995 - Steve Lee, APR
1994 - Charles Kenworthy, APR, Fellow PRSA
1993 - T. Paul Finley
1991 - Jerry Dalton, APR, Fellow PRSA
1990 - Judy Newby, APR
1989 - Norm Teich
1988 - Beal Box
1987 - Jim Haynes, APR, Fellow PRSA
1963 - Alan Scott, Ed.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
Outstanding Texas PR Practitioner Award
Larry Springer, Enbridge Energy Company
Description: Recognizing a PR professional for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the profession.Larry Springer, Enbridge Energy Company
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
2010 - Kevin Tuerff, Tuerff-Davis
2009 - Liz Oliphant, Liz Oliphant & Associates
2008 - Joe Householder, Public Strategies, Inc.
2007 - Mary Rose Brown
2006 - Graham Painter, APR
2005 - Melanie Villalobos
2004 - Elizabeth Christian
2003 - Elizabeth Heller Allen
2002 - Laura Moore
2001 - Marilyn Pippin, APR
2000 - Ginger Hardage
1999 - Richard Wells, Ph.D., APR
1998 - Terry Heymeyer
1997 - Clyde Hopkins
1996 - Nan Booker, APR
1995 - Andrew M. Stern
1994 - Dick Ramsey
1991 - James W. Hart, Jr.
1990 - Will Osterloh, APR, Fellow PRSA
1989 - Jerry Dalton, APR, Fellow PRSA
1988 - Ralph Frede, APR
Alan Scott Rising Star Award
Dave Hogan, Abilene Christian University
Dave Hogan, Abilene Christian University
Description: Recognizing a PR professional and TPRA member for at least three years who has demonstrated potential for leadership and outstanding contributions to the profession. The Rising Star Award recipient must be a member of TPRA for at least three years and have provided dedicated service to the organization during this time. In addition, the recipient must exhibit outstanding potential for achievement in the public relations profession and TPRA leadership.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 -Dr. Jacque Lambiase
2009 - Judy Oskam, Texas State University
2008 -Nan Powers Varoga, Varoga & Associates
2007 - Raul Hinojosa
2006 - Keith Schmidt
2005 - Melanie Jones
2004 - Jack Trammell
2003 - Stephanie Reinhart
2002 - Jeff Hunt
2001 - Mike Breslin, APR
2000 - Lynn Catalina
1999 - Michele Glaze, APR
1998 - Christina Moore, APR
1997 - Robert A. Gibson
1994 - Lee Vela
1993 - Mary Kay Knief
1992 - Kay Betts Jackson
1991 - Elizabeth Clark
1990 - Marian Herbst Kelley, APR
1989 - Melanie Villalobos
1988 - Larry Springer, APR
1987 - Roe Burnett Lear, APR
1986 - Randall L. Woods
New Member Achievement Award
Ellen Davis, Southwestern University
Ellen Davis, Southwestern University
Description: Recognizing a PR professional who has been a TPRA member for one to three year for significant contributions to the TPRA.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2009 - Gavino Ramos,Time Warner Cable
2008 - Terri Larson, Vice President, Fleishman-Hillard
2007 - Chris Talley
2006 - Jennifer Jordan
2005 - Nancy Eanes
2004 - Justin Schmidt
2003 - Rebecca Geier
2002 - Craig Root
2001 - Milly Pellizzari
2001 - Mia Allen
2000 - Jessica Jacobson, APR
1999 - Kathleen Fisher
1998 - Cynthia Munoz
1997 - Lisa M. Prine
1996 - Rebecca Esparza
1994 - Michelle DeCrane
1993 - Karen D. Michlewicz
1992 - Leah Murphee
1991 - Maureen Civiletto, APR
1990 - Allyson Peerman
1989 - Deborah DuBose
1988 - Robbie O'Neill
1987 - Elizabeth Clark
1986 - Kay Betts Jackson
Lone Star Award
Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Description: The Lone Star Award recognizes a company that places a high priority on its public relations and values both the function as a key management strategy and the public relations practitioners it employs as major contributors to the success of the organization. The company must exemplify outstanding ethics and operations in its dealing with all its constituencies. Creativity in how these relationships are developed can be a plus in consideration for this award. A Lone Star Award winner should also be a supporter of the profession of public relations in Texas and development of its public relations professionals, as well as others in the state.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 - Texas Hospital Association
2009 - Dallas Cowboys
2008 - CPS Energy
2007 - American Red Cross
2006 - Tuerff-Davis EnviroMedia
2005 - Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
2004 - Valero Energy Corporation
2003 - National Instruments
2002 - Dell Computer Corporation
2001 - RadioShack Corporation
2000 - USAA
1999 - Southwest Airlines Company
1998 - Duke Energy Corporation
Silver Spur Media Award
KUT Radio, Austin
KUT Radio, Austin
Description: Recognizing contributions by a print or broadcast reporter, photographer, editor or producer or a print or broadcast outlet to a public affairs, public education or community relations program that benefited the community.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2010 - Community Impact Newspaper
2009 - Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News
2008 - Jim Forsyth, Director of News & Information, WOAI Radio
2007 - KHOU-TV Channel 11 - Houston
2006 - Christina Chavez - News 8 Austin
2005 - Chris Vaughn - Fort Worth Star Telegram
2004 - WOAI Radio's Morning Report - San Antonio
2003 - Dave Ward - KTRK-TV - Houston
2002 - Jim McNabb - KXAN-TV - Austin
2001 - Steve Blow - Dallas Morning News
2000 - KMOL-TV - San Antonio
1999 - Leslie Sowers - Houston Chronicle
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2011 TPRA Student Competition Winners
1st Place - TCU
2nd Place - Abilene Christian
3rd Place - Texas State
Best writing quality - Abilene Christian University
Best critical thinking - University of Texas - Austin