Each year FPRA presents the ultimate in professional development opportunities – the Annual Conference. The conference brings together PR professionals from across the state to hear from world-class speakers hailing from top global corporations, powerhouse industries and national public relations and marketing firms. The event is jam-packed with entertaining, informative, inspiring speakers and break-out sessions. The President’s Luncheon serves as the platform from which individual members and Chapters are honored for outstanding work and dedication to the profession. The Golden Image Awards Gala is a conference highlight, showcasing the best in public relations from around the state.

Take a look at last year’s Annual Conference:

2022 Annual Conference Schedule

2022 Annual Wrap-Up Video

2022 Annual Conference Promo Video

Learn more about Annual Conference

Apply for a 2023 Annual Conference Scholarship

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023

Scholarship winners will be announced at the 2023 Local Image Awards on April 27. event

Please note that professional members who win a scholarship to Annual Conference must agree to present key takeaways from a conference keynote or breakout session of their choice at our chapter’s September 2023 luncheon (day/time TBD).

Application for Member Scholarship
Application for Student Scholarship

Past FPRA Annual Conference Themes & Locations

FPRA’s 83rd Annual Conference – “Your Ticket to Success”

The Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes in Orlando
August 7-10, 2022

Take a look at all the 2022 Golden Image winners here.

FPRA’s 82nd Annual Conference – “Lessons. Challenges. Opportunities”

The Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes in Orlando
August 8-11, 2021

Take a look at all the 2021 Golden Image winners here.

FPRA’s 81st Annual Conference – “We are PR: PRoactive. PRincipled. PRofessionals.”

Tampa Marriott Waterside, Tampa, FL
August 4-7, 2019

Take a look at all the 2019 Golden Image winners here

FPRA’s 80th Annual Conference – “Innovation, Influence & Impact”

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Take a look at all the 2018 Golden Image Award winners here.

FPRA’s 79th Annual Conference -“It’s Personal: Research. Relate. Respond.”

Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, FL

Take a look at all the 2017 Golden Image Award winners here.

FPRA’s 78th Annual Conference -“LEAD: Listen, Engage, Act, Deliver”

Innisbrook Golf Resort, Palm Harbor, Florida

Take a look at all the 2016 Golden Image Award winners here.