Norman S. Fenichel, APR Scholarship

2008 application form: PDF | Word

Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2008
Award: $500

This award, established in 2004, will honor a PRSSA member who has achieved outstanding success in their academic studies of public relations and an excellent understanding of ethical conduct in the profession. The award – to be presented annually for five years – has been funded through a generous contribution by Mr. & Dr. Douglas M. Fenichel (Doug Fenichel is Norman’s son.)

Norman Fenichel started his career as a newspaper, magazine and radio journalist. He spent most of his career working in the New York Metropolitan area for various public relations agencies and corporations. When he retired, he was principal of his own firm. He is a past president of the Connecticut Valley Chapter of PRSA chaired the accreditation committee. He also is a founding member of the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. An Army combat veteran, he holds bachelor degrees in journalism and psychology from Syracuse University.

Doug Fenichel, APR, and his wife, Karen, are honoring Norman by granting this scholarship to a PRSSA member. We know the scholarship recipient will make them all proud.

The 2008 recipient will be recognized at the PRSSA 2008 National Conference in Detroit during the annual Awards Ceremony. The winner will receive a $500 award and a formal national certificate.

Applying for the Award

Accompanying this announcement are Eligibility Requirements and an Application Form. If you would like additional forms, please look for them on the Web site (www.prssa.org) or contact PRSSA Headquarters at (212) 460-1474.

All applications and accompanying material must be received at PRSSA Headquarters by Monday, September 15, 2008 and should be mailed or faxed to:

PRSSA Headquarters
33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
FAX: (212) 995-0757

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must:

• Be a member of PRSSA in good standing

• Include a typed, completed Application Form

• Include a typed 1,000 – 1,200-word essay explaining the importance of having high ethical standards in the field of public relations and what that means to the profession

• Include a recommendation letter from either an internship provider or professor

• Include a recommendation letter from your PRSSA Faculty Advisor

The application and all accompanying materials must be received at PRSSA Headquarters by Monday, September 15, 2008. Please return your application and accompanying materials to:

PRSSA Headquarters
33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
FAX: (212) 995-0757

Winners

2006/07
Jessica Mongeon, University of North Dakota

2005/06
Melissa Csuhran, Ohio Northern University

2004/05
Misty DeMichael, Otterbein College

2003/04
Jody Lamb, Michigan State University

If you have any questions about applying for this award, please contact the PRSSA Vice President of Member Services.

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