The Canadian Public Relations Society announces 17 new APRs

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) has granted accredited status to 17 of its members after successfully completing the Society's 2016-17 accreditation program.

CPRS congratulates the following members for earning their APR (accredited in public relations) this year:

Andria Adams, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Danielle Eugénie Cloutier, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Michelle Crossland, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Jonathan Dyck, APR, MA (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Hilary Friesen, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Jillian Glover, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Wayne Knorr, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Crystal Komanchuk, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Regan Lal, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Sean O'Brady, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Julie Rogers, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Carrie Rosa, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Melanie Veriotes, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Elizabeth Wheeler, APR (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)

Andria Adams, APR Anstice Communications Calgary, Alta. CPRS Calgary		Eric Berndt, APR BC Public Service, Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions Victoria, B.C. CPRS Vancouver Island		Danielle Eugénie Cloutier, APR University of Montréal  Montreal, Que. SQPRP
Michelle Crossland, APR University of Calgary Calgary, Alta. CPRS Calgary		Jonathon Dyck, APR, MA BC Transit Victoria, B.C. CPRS Vancouver Island		Hilary Friesen, APR ChangeMakers Winnipeg, Man. CPRS Manitoba
Jillian Glover, APR Transport Canada Vancouver, B.C. CPRS Vancouver		Monica Hermary, APR Alberta Energy Regulator Calgary, Alta. CPRS Calgary		Wayne Knorr, APR City of Fredericton Fredericton, N.B. CPRS New Brunswick
Crystal Komanchuk, APR Edmonton, Alta. CPRS Edmonton		Regan Lal, APR Douglas College Vancouver, B.C. CPRS Vancouver		Conor Lloyd, APR Red River College Winnipeg, Man. CPRS Manitoba
Sean O'Brady, APR Niagara Region Thorold, ON CPRS Hamilton		Julie Rogers, APR District of Sechelt CPRS Northern Lights		Carrie Rosa, APR Edmonton Public Schools Edmonton Alta. CPRS Edmonton
Melanie Veriotes, APR Alberta Energy Regulator Calgary, Alta. CPRS Calgary		Elizabeth Wheeler, APR WCB - SAFE Work Manitoba Winnipeg, Man. CPRS Manitoba

"Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) designates professional and ethical practice in public relations," said Sheridan McVean, APR, FCPRS, Presiding Officer, CPRS National Council on Accreditation. "The year-long process to earn the designation requires successful candidates to display their professional excellence, ethical knowledge and experience, all while applying the communications body of knowledge."

The APR has been internationally recognized for more than 50 years as the highest global standard of excellence in the industry. To achieve accredited status, candidates undergo rigorous evaluation of the skills, experience and strategic thinking necessary to practice public relations at the highest level. They must also demonstrate thorough understanding of the ethical practice of public relations and adhere to the CPRS Code of Professional Standards.

"Attaining an APR is a milestone achievement in continuing professional development for professional public relations practitioners," McVean continued, "and I congratulate all successful APR candidates on their hard work to earn the designation."

This year's APR cohort will be honoured by their peers on the first day of Connexions 2018, the CPRS National Conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I., May 27-29, 2018.

About CPRS
Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is a not-for-profit organization whose members are engaged in the practice, management or teaching of public relations. Members work to maintain the highest standards and to share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations. CPRS is a federation of over 2,500 members across 14 Member Societies based in major cities or organized province-wide.

SOURCE Canadian Public Relations Society

For further information: Media Contact: Karen Dalton, APR, FCPRS(H), Executive Director, CPRS National, 416-239-7034 ext. 222, [email protected]