WHY JOIN FPRA

Most members never really explore all the enriching benefits and values of FPRA. Joining the Southwest Florida chapter offers the opportunity for:

  • Continued education and professional development, with discounts for members
  • Free APR and CPRC study sessions and guidance
  • Monthly get-togethers with the top SWFL marketing and PR professionals
  • Exclusive members-only professional development opportunities
  • Awards programs like Local Image and Golden Image
  • Free media list, job bank access, networking opportunities and more

For more on our chapter click here. For complete information about the Florida Public Relations Association, please visit http://www.fpra.org.

If you have any questions about membership, please contact the VP of Membership.

Become a Member


MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of membership scholarships are also available through the Southwest Florida Chapter. Scholarship recipients are selected based on need and chapter involvement. For an overview of membership benefits, or to apply for a scholarship, please contact President Lauren Bernaldo.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

There’s always something going on in FPRA! If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact us.

STUDENT-TO-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Any person professionally qualified by education, who has graduated within the past 12 months from an accredited college or university with a degree in a related field of public relations/communications, devotes at least 50% or more of his/her working time to public relations activities, and pays his/her own dues shall be eligible for the student-to-professional membership. This membership is available for a maximum of one year from date of joining. To apply for a student-to-professional membership, click here.