2024-25 Angela Chan, President
The FPRA Gainesville Chapter is now accepting nominations for our annual awards, and we need your help to celebrate those who go above and beyond in our profession. Nominate a deserving PR professional by April 23!
- Member of the Year – Honors an outstanding FPRA member whose time, talent, and dedication have made a significant impact on our chapter. Submit a nomination.
- John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC Professional of the Year – Recognizes an individual (FPRA membership not required) who upholds the highest standards of ethics, performance, and service in public relations. Submit a nomination.
- Rising Star of the Year– Celebrates an emerging leader in our chapter who has shown exceptional promise and dedication. This honoree will also be nominated for FPRA’s Joe Curley, APR, CPRC, Rising Leader Award. Submit a nomination.
2023-24 Marbella Miller, President
Member of the Year
Joey Mazzafero
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Allison Downey, APR, CPRC
Rising Star of the Year
Emily Mavrakis
2022-23 Joey Martinez, President
Member of the Year
Angela Chan
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Amelia Bell, APR, CPRC
Rising Star of the Year
Styliana Resvanis
2021-22
Amy Azoulay, APR, President
Member of the Year
Kathy Richardson, APR, CPRC
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Mickey Nall, APR, CPRC
Rising Star of the Year
Marbella Miller
2020-21
Sarah Coulson, APR, President
Member of the Year
Allison Downey, APR, CPRC
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Spiro Kiousis, Ph.D., APR
Rising Star of the Year
Megan Kimmel MacPherson
2019-20
Joey Mazzaferro, President
Member of the Year
Amelia Bell, APR, CPRC
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Julie Frey, APR, CPRC
Rising Star of the Year
Angela Chan
2018-19
Lindsey Robertson, APR, President
Member of the Year
Sarah Coulson
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Kevin Coulson, APR, CPRC
Rising Star of the Year
Amy Azoulay
2017-18
Allison Downey, APR, CPRC, President
Member of the Year
Patricia Vernon, APR, CPRC
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Steve Shepherd
Rising Star of the Year
Joey Martinez
2016-17
Erin Morton, APR, CPRC, President
Member of the Year
MaryBeth Head
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Ben Tobias
Rising Star of the Year
Sarah Coulson
2015-16
Kevin Coulson, APR, President
Member of the Year
Lindsey Robertson, APR
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC
Rising Star of the Year
Joey Mazzaferro
2014-15
Amelia Bell, APR, CPRC, President
Member of the Year
Scott Schroeder
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Denise Feiber, APR
Rising Star of the Year
Alisha Kinman
2013-14
Julie Frey, APR, CPRC, President
Member of the Year
Rod Hemphill, APR, CPRC
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Linda Homewood, APR
Rising Star of the Year
Ginny Lawrimore
2012-13
Devon Chestnut, APR, President
Member of the Year
Laura Aguiar, APR
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Sarah Carey, APR
Rising Star of the Year
Allison Downey
2011-12
Morgan Lee, President
Member of the Year
Amelia Bell, APR
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Paul Ramey, APR
Rising Star of the Year
Lindsey Robertson, APR
2010-11
Katie Weitekamp, APR, President
Member of the Year
Kevin Coulson
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Julie Frey, APR, CPRC
Inaugural Rising Star of the Year
Kelly Donovan
2009-10
Courtney Holmes, President
Member of the Year
Nickie Doria, APR
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Valerie Riley, APR
2008-09
Emily Speichert, President
Member of the Year
Emily Speichert
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Joe Hice, APR, CPRC
2007-08
Sheila Zachow, APR – President
Member of the Year
Steve Shepherd
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Wendy Crites-Wacker, APR
2006-07
Nickie Doria, APR – President
Member of the Year
David Greenberg
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Karen Smittle, APR
2005-06
Paul E. Ramey, APR – President
Member of the Year
Julie Frey
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Dr. Peg Hall
2004-05
Wendy Crites-Wacker, APR – President
Member of the Year
Dr. Peg Hall
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Dan Jesse
2003-04
Karen Smittle, APR – President
Member of the Year
Paul E. Ramey, APR
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Arline Philips-Han, APR, CPRC
2002-03
Valerie Incantalupo-Riley, APR – President
Member of the Year
Kaye Trammell
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Suzanne Bachus, APR
2001-02
Nancy Dohn, APR – President
Member of the Year
Lorraine McGill
John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year
Nancy Walsh, APR and Kathy Giery, APR, CPRC
2000-01
Denise Feiber, APR – President
Member of the Year
Patti Darrigan
Professional of the Year award
re-named to honor John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC
Rod Hemphill, APR, CPRC
1999-2000
Leah Lytle – President
Member of the Year
Jennifer Porter, APR
Professional of the Year
Nancy Dohn, APR
1998-99
Rod Hemphill, APR, CPRC – President
Member of the Year
Valerie Incantalupo-Riley, APR
Professional of the Year
Gail Baker
1997-98
Nancy Walsh, APR – President
Member of the Year
Wendy Crites Wacker, APR
Professional of the Year
Mindy Underberger, APR
1996-97
Peggy Prichard, APR – President
Member of the Year
John Bacon
Professional of the Year
Peggy Prichard
1995-96
Mindy Underberger, APR – President
Member of the Year
N/A
Professional of the Year
N/A
1994-95
Debbie Amirin, APR – President
Member of the Year
Mindy Underberger, APR
Professional of the Year
Melanie Shore, APR
1993-94
Sherry Gause – President
Member of the Year
Sherry Gause
Professional of the Year
Patricia A. Morris, APR
1992-93
Priscilla Bennett, APR – President
Member of the Year
N/A
Professional of the Year
N/A
1991-92
Linda Mealiea – President
Member of the Year
Priscilla Bennett
Professional of the Year
Jack Detweiler
1990-91
Carole Oglesby – President
Member of the Year
Larry Lansford
Inaugural Professional of the Year
Spencer Mann and Sadie Darnell
1989-90
Patty Morris – President
Member of the Year
Ruth Smith
1988-89
Larry Lansford, APR – President
Inaugural Member of the Year Award
Susan Williams