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CPRS Hamilton 20th Anniversary of the Pinnacle Awards is only days away on April 28th, 2011.
Join CPRS Hamilton as we celebrate 20 years of Pinnacle Awards. This prestigious event takes place at the majestic lakefront facility Paletta Mansion in Burlington.  
Special Guest Speaker: Kevin Shea, Manager of Public Relations, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.

A bit about Kevin:
Although James Brown always [...]

CPRS Hamilton is proud to annouce the 20th Anniversary of the Pinnacle Awards on April 28th, 2011.
Join CPRS Hamilton as we celebrate 20 years of Pinnacle Awards. This prestigious event takes place at the majestic lakefront facility Paletta Mansion in Burlington.  
Tickets on sale now! Get your tickets today.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011
Time: 6 p.m. to 10:00 (registration and [...]

A special thank you to Anji Husain, APR, Director, Communications & Public Affairs at Toronto District School Board and Scott Bonikowsky, APR, FCPRS, Vice-President, Investor Relations at Tim Hortons, Inc. for providing their seasoned perspectives on ethics and the practice of public relations today, at The 4th Annual Mentorship Expert Panel Event on January [...]

CPRS Hamilton would like to commend the following members on earning their Accredited in Public Relations (APR) status in 2010:
Liliana Busnello APR, Communications Specialist for the Town of Milton
Sharon Little APR, Strategic Communications Manager for Halton Region
Gisèle Shaw APR, Manager, Communications for the Town of Oakville
Samantha Thompson APR, Communications Specialist for Halton Region
These successful individuals [...]

Are you thinking about doing your APR?
We can help you take the next step.Taking that next step may seem daunting, but the experience and outcome of earning your APR is time and effort well invested. Your dedication to the program combined with the resources and assistance offered by CPRS Hamilton and CPRS National can [...]

[ February 7, 2011; ] Learn effective presentation skills

Join us on February 7, 2011, to hear Bill Booth (bbooth@boothasso.com), Founder, Booth Associates, share the fundamentals of presentation technique that will assist you with becoming a more confident and compelling presenter. Mastering the art of presenting will help you stand out from the crowd and attain your career goals.

Whether you’ve [...]

Hamilton, ON December 2010 – CPRS Hamilton is pleased to announce the establishment of the CPRS Legacy Fund and the CPRS Legacy Fund Award.
The Legacy Fund, which will be administered by the Hamilton Community Foundation as a permanent endowment fund, has been established by CPRS Hamilton to provide a scholarship award in the [...]

[ December 8, 2010; ] This year, IABC Golden Horseshoe Chapter is joining CPRS Hamilton in celebrating the holiday season.

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Burlington Golf and Country Club, Burlington
Tickets: CPRS/IABC members - $35; Non-members - $40; Students - $30
Register:holidayhumbug.eventbrite.com

Holiday Humbug! brings communications and public relations professionals together, from [...]

Oakville, ON June 2010 - The National Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Awards of Excellence, presented at the Annual National Conference Gala dinner on June 15 in Regina). Local CPRS members Carleen Carroll and Anna Larson, both from Halton Region and members of CPRS Hamilton were [...]

Featured in this issue

1. Headlines
2. President’s Message
3. Member Profile -R. Bruce Stock, CD, BA, APR
4. Monthly Feature -A View from the Other Side
5. 2009 PINNACLES
6. And much more…