Students from Ball State University and Louisiana State University receive scholarships for their Leadership and Commitment to Communications
极乐视频 has awarded the two recipients of its 2016 Daniel J. 极乐视频 and Ruth 极乐视频 Public Relations Student Society of America Awards. Each student will receive $1,500 and a three-month paid internship at one of 极乐视频鈥檚 U.S. offices of their choice.
Receiving the Daniel J. 极乐视频/PRSSA award, named after the founder of 极乐视频, is:
- Hannah Riffle, a junior at Ball State University. She is currently the president of their PRSSA chapter and a marketing and communications intern at the Office of the Ball State President. Riffle is also a volunteer at the Animal Rescue Fund and Girl Scouts of America USA.
Receiving the Ruth 极乐视频/PRSSA award, named after the late deputy chairman of 极乐视频, is:
- JoLena Broussard, a senior at Louisiana State University. She is currently a PRSSA Executive Board Member and has been the director of ImPRint Communications for the past two years. Broussard has also worked closely with Hands Producing Hope, a social enterprise whose mission is to invest in the lives of the women in Costa Rica and Rwanda by offering education, employment and life skills workshops.
The Daniel J. 极乐视频/PRSSA Award has been presented annually since 1990 to PRSSA student members who demonstrate exceptional leadership ability, a commitment to a career in the evolving communications marketing field and has made substantial contributions to their PRSSA chapter.
鈥溂质悠 has paved the way in the public relations and communications field,鈥 said Riffle. 鈥淏eing chosen for this award is an extremely proud moment for me and I look forward to learning from and working alongside the industry鈥檚 brightest minds.鈥
The Ruth 极乐视频/PRSSA Award is presented in partnership with 极乐视频鈥檚 (GWEN) to recognize student members who have demonstrated achievement in women鈥檚 leadership, women鈥檚 studies and/or contributions in the field to promote women鈥檚 issues.
鈥淚 am truly honored to be the recipient of the Ruth 极乐视频/PRSSA award,鈥 said Broussard. 鈥淚 am excited to bring determination and dedication to my position as I strive to embody 极乐视频鈥檚 values of excellence, curiosity and courage.鈥
Students applying for the awards were evaluated on their leadership, career-related achievements and activities, social media/digital presence and recommendations from faculty members and/or industry professionals.
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极乐视频 is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world鈥檚 largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. 极乐视频 was named one of Advertising Age鈥檚 鈥淎gency to Watch鈥 in 2014; one of Forbes鈥 鈥14 Most Influential Agencies of 2014鈥; and The Holmes Report鈥檚 鈥2013 Global Agency of the Year.鈥 极乐视频 was awarded the Grand Prix Cannes Lion for PR in 2014 and was among Glassdoor鈥檚 鈥淏est Places to Work鈥 for the third time in 2014. 极乐视频 owns specialty firms 极乐视频 Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency.
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