General

As a professional society, the benefits of PRSA membership are designed for and delivered to you, as an individual, not as a corporate member, and are not transferable. Many beneficial resources are included in your membership, while others are available at special reduced member rates. Refer to the links below for more information. Download the membership application.

Professional Development

Stay ahead of the latest trends, hear experts in related fields, understand the latest measurement and evaluation research and prepare yourself for the future of the profession by participating in one of our hundreds of programs offered each year. Members receive special member rates for professional development program registration at both the national and local level. Click here to view our local professional development opportunities.

www.PRSA.org

This resource-rich Web site guides members and non-members through the organization, programs and products offered by PRSA. The site's home page highlights the most current initiatives, professional development offerings and programs in the public relations industry. Many members-only benefits, including the online member directory, MemberNet, and the exclusive line of PRSA gifts, products, books, monographs and videos at the PRSA Store can be accessed through www.prsa.org.

Job Bank

As a PRSA member, you have job search assistance literally at your fingertips. Stimulate your career using our extensive online resources. You can visit www.prsa.org to post your resume nationwide or search our local Job Bank for a wealth of opportunities.

Professional Resource Center Through PRSA National

Through the Professional Resource Center, PRSA members have access, at low special member rates, to key resources: an editorial database plus hundreds of public relations campaign award winners as well as the most up-to-date industry trends and most recent research findings in video, publications, monographs or reprints. [more information]

Awards and Recognition

PRSA National recognizes public relations programs and public relations tactics for excellence in the profession through the Silver Anvil and Bronze Anvil awards. Through its five different individual awards programs, PRSA recognizes individuals who, during the course of their careers, have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

The Wisconsin Chapter hosts annual Paragon Awards to recognized excellence in public relations within our region. We also present the Dorothy Thomas Black Award and Paragon Communicator Award. [more information]

• Dorothy Thomas Black Award - The Dorothy Thomas Black Award recognizes sustained, superior performance in public relations.
• Paragon Communicator Award - A business, community, or religious leader who has effectively employed public relations principals and practices in the heading of a business or community issue.