Aug 28, 2025. 6pm - 8pm
Tradewinds at Duran Golf Club, Viera Fl.
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Thank you for joining us and celebrating our wonderful chapter!
Carli Barr, NASA
Now approaching her fifth year on the board, this member continues to bring a creative spark and fresh lens to our chapter’s programs and initiatives. Her energy and insight have helped shape thoughtful, engaging communications and drive forward momentum. Please join us in congratulating Carli Barr, as one of President’s Award recipients!
Jessica Moore, 142 Productions
This member's enthusiasm for service and connection shines brightly through her work both personally and professionally. We’re especially grateful for the involvement of 142 Productions and their support of FPRA and the Space Coast community at large. Please join us in congratulating Jessica Moore, as one of President’s Award recipients!
Debbie Ryan, Christian Care Ministry
This member has been laser-focused on membership growth—following up with leads, making personal outreach efforts, and leading our Milestone Membership Campaign. Her behind-the-scenes persistence has helped strengthen our chapter’s foundation. Please join us in congratulating Debbie Ryan, as one of President’s Award recipients!
Sara Almond, APR, CPRC
This member's passion for professional development is unmatched. She’s been a guiding light for many pursuing accreditation, generously sharing her time, knowledge, and support to help others reach their potential through the APR/CPRC process. Please join us in congratulating Sara Almond, APR, CPRC, as our Past President’s Award recipient!
Candice Barton - LEAD Brevard
This member's storytelling talent has elevated our digital presence—from compelling social content to engaging e-blasts. Her creativity and strategy are helping us reach new audiences. Please join us in congratulating Candice Barton as one of the Rising Star Award recipients!
Jaime Braudrick, MA - City of Cocoa
This member has been instrumental in the planning and seamless execution of our events. Her organization, professionalism, and can-do attitude are a huge asset to our team. Please join us in congratulating Jaime Braudrick, as one of the Rising Star Award recipients!
Meagan Happel - Space Coast Office of Tourism
With many years of service to both our chapter and the state association, this member has brought her leadership to new heights this year—joining LeadershipFPRA, securing top-notch speakers for our PR & Comms Summit, and taking the reins to refresh and manage our chapter website. Her dedicati
Meagan Happel - Space Coast Office of Tourism
With many years of service to both our chapter and the state association, this member has brought her leadership to new heights this year—joining LeadershipFPRA, securing top-notch speakers for our PR & Comms Summit, and taking the reins to refresh and manage our chapter website. Her dedication truly stands out. Please join us in congratulating Meagan Happel, as our Chapter Member of the Year recipient!
Melissa DiMaria - Health First
This member's steady leadership helped shape our chapter’s trajectory for success especially during her time as president. While she could have stepped away last year, she chose to serve an extra year as immediate past president, continuing to support and guide the board with grace and strength. Please join
Melissa DiMaria - Health First
This member's steady leadership helped shape our chapter’s trajectory for success especially during her time as president. While she could have stepped away last year, she chose to serve an extra year as immediate past president, continuing to support and guide the board with grace and strength. Please join me in congratulating Melissa DiMaria as our Doris Fleischman Award recipient!
Space Coast Pride
This year’s recipient embodies the power of grassroots advocacy. This organization has built a vibrant, inclusive presence through thoughtful, authentic communication—creating meaningful engagement and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in Brevard. Please join us in congratulating Space Coast Pride on being named as the 2024-25 Communicator of Year!
Sascha Lee - Eastern Florida State College
This member leads with heart and intention. She’s cultivated strong relationships with community partners on behalf of the chapter while excelling professionally in her role at Eastern Florida State College. She also stepped into leadership during a critical time for the chapter and her leadersh
Sascha Lee - Eastern Florida State College
This member leads with heart and intention. She’s cultivated strong relationships with community partners on behalf of the chapter while excelling professionally in her role at Eastern Florida State College. She also stepped into leadership during a critical time for the chapter and her leadership has been both impactful and inspiring. Please join us in congratulating Sascha Lee on being named as the 2024-25 Dick Baumbach PR Professional of the Year!
HealthFirst
Eastern Florida State College
Duran Golf Club
Tucker Hall
Sky Advertising
142 Productions
LEAD Brevard
Thank you to our 2024/2025 board for all you've done for this amazing chapter
Welcome to new and returning board members! Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!
President’s Awards are given to chapter members who have gone above and beyond to support the Space Coast chapter.
Recent Recipients:
SCFPRA is also currently accepting nominations for our Space Coast Rising Star Award. This award is presented to an FPRA member of less than three years who has made significant contributions to the chapter and is interested in or already involved with the chapter board. They are also actively pursuing more leadership roles within the chapter. The recipient will also be recognized at the PR Professional & Communicator of the Year Awards Event.
Nominees should be an active Space Coast FPRA member.
*You may nominate an individual or yourself for this award.
Recent Recipients:
Chapter Member of the Year is given to an active, committed FPRA member who regularly contributes their time, energy, enthusiasm, and skill to ensure the chapter’s success.
Recent Recipients:
The Doris Fleischman Award is presented to a member who makes often unrecognized, “behind the scenes” contributions to the public relations profession and/or to FPRA. In essence, this is an “unsung” hero award intended to reward that individual who consistently provides support and assistance to the Association and their peers.
This award is named after Doris Fleischman, business partner and wife of Edward L. Bernays, the “father” of public relations. The award recognizes those FPRA members, who, like Ms. Fleischman, make contributions to the field of public relations through their consistent, tireless efforts. The award is meant to honor a member for his/her "behind the scenes" work and FPRA volunteer efforts that go unnoticed by chapter members and are not recognized by other awards programs.
Recent Recipients:
The Communicator of the Year award is given to a member of the community who exhibited outstanding communication efforts during the 2021-2022 year.
This nominee does not have to be a member of FPRA. Nominees must be in a communications role and employed at a business located in Brevard.
The communications efforts they exhibited should have occurred in 2021-2022 and be condensed to a single campaign in which they managed communications and exceeded expectations.
Recent Recipients:
The Dick Baumbach PR Professional of the Year Award is given to an active, committed FPRA member who regularly contributes their time, energy, enthusiasm and skill to ensure the chapter’s success.
The nominee must be in good standing with the chapter, an active participant in chapter programs/projects, should possess a professional attitude and provide support to fellow members, and should proactively raise awareness about FPRA.
Recent Recipients: