Arkansas State communications students sweep 2012 Prism Awards
JONESBORO, AR – Students from Arkansas State University’s College of Communications recently swept major Prism awards at the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) gala in Little Rock.
The winners were announced in conjunction with the professional awards recognition at the Argenta Theatre. Representing ASU in attendance were Dr. Brad Rawlins, dean of the College of Communications; Dr. Gil Fowler, chair of the Department of Journalism; and Lisa Moskal, PRSA advisor and faculty member.
The Arkansas Chapter of PRSSA fosters the growth of the public relations industry. Student Prism awards give students an opportunity to showcase their talents and efforts to the members of the professional society. Students at Arkansas universities and colleges are given awards for outstanding work in communications, journalism and public relations.
The 2012 Prism winners from Arkansas State are:
Winners: Jarrett Clark of Jonesboro, Katherine Cothern of Batesville, Brett Hunt of Corning, Amy McKenzie of Strawberry
Category: Communications Campaigns
Entry: NEA Humane Society Campaign
Class: PR Campaigns
Winner: Jarrett Clark of Jonesboro, Brett Hunt of Corning
Category: Publications Brochure
Entry: NEA Humane Society
Class: PR Campaigns
Winner: Katherine Cothern of Batesville
Category: Publications
Entry: NEA Humane Society Renewal Postcard
Class: PR Campaigns
Winner: Morgan McKenzie of Trumann
Category: Writing/Media
Entry: Halle Berry Pitch Letter
Class: PR Campaigns
Winner: Katherine McBride of Little Rock
Category: Writing/Media
Entry: Radio PSA for Crimestoppers
Class: PR Campaigns
Winner: Cody Slater of Rison
Category: Writing/Press Release
Entry: Craighead County Crimestoppers Person of the Year Banquet
Class: PR Campaigns
Winner: Amber Horton of North Little Rock
Category: Special Event
Entry: Families Outreach Craft Night
Class: PR Campaigns
