The "Mark of Distinction" Recognition Program for NSPRA Chapters

The "Mark of Distinction" Program offers multiple recognition opportunities for chapters of all sizes. There are two entry sections – Membership Building and Special Focus Areas, as well as two categories within them based on current membership percentages. Chapters can enter one or all of the Special Focus Areas as well as Membership Building, and have an opportunity to receive numerous recognition incentives, from discounts on Seminar registrations, to PR Power Hours, professional memberships, and other offerings. Recognized chapters will be able to use the special “mark of distinction” (shown above) on their web sites and chapter newsletters and stationery. 

2012 Mark of Distinction Chapter Recognition Awards

Exemplary Chapters

Special Focus Areas – Category A (less than 50% NSPRA membership) 

Professional Development/PR Skill-Building

• Wisconsin (WSPRA) "Year-round Program"

Special PR/Communication Project

• Missouri (MOSPRA) "MOSPRA Assists Joplin Schools with Tornado Recovery"

Special Focus Areas – Category B (more than 50% NSPRA membership) 

Professional Development/PR Skill-Building

• Illinois (INSPRA) "Tips & Tactics Workshops"

Special PR/Communication Project

• Illinois (INSPRA) "Workshop Webcasts Planning"
• Minnesota(MOSPRA) "Organizational Improvement and Member Engagement"

View the Past Mark of Distinction Award Winners

The deadline for entries is May 15 each year. We encourage you to review the “Mark of Distinction” guidelines and application now and challenge your chapter to enter this annual recognition program.

Click here for the application.