Each year, the Young Professionals (YP) section of PRSA-LA honors an outstanding Young Professional from the greater Los Angeles area at the PRism Awards.
Background 
The award was established to honor the memory of Tom Trevett, APR, a tireless worker for the advancement of the profession. A co-founder of the Los Angeles Chapter’s Young Professionals Section – the first in the nation – Tom also served on PRSA’s National Young Professionals Task Force, advising PRSA on national programs to reach out to young professionals. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Chapter and chaired numerous committees during the course of his career. A graduate of Pepperdine University , Tom was accredited by the Society in 1988 at the age of 26, and was a firm believer in the value of the accreditation process.
Tom was one of the many thousands of brilliant young individuals felled at an early age by the AIDS epidemic. Before his death in 1991 at the age of 29, he asked that the cause of his death not be withheld in the hope that even after his passing he could contribute to our understanding of the impact of this disease on society.
Tom is fondly remembered by members of the public relations community. The 2017 Award sponsors are Pollack PR Marketing Group, Cerrell Associates and UCLA Extension.
Eligibility
All young professionals in the greater Los Angeles area who are employed full-time in public relations, have no more than five years of full-time experience and are in good standing with PRSA-LA are eligible to apply for the award.
Entry Form
DEADLINE TO APPLY — November 6, 2017
Invitation to Apply
All young professionals employed full-time in the public relations profession in the greater Los Angeles area are eligible to apply for the Trevett Award. A “young professional” is defined as having no more than three years of full-time experience. Applicants must be members of the Los Angeles chapter of PRSA.
Selection Process
Applicants must complete the questions (below) in a Word document with the following file name: Trevitt.2017.(Last Name) and send with a headshot and resume to info@prsala.org by Nov. 6, 2017.
The Board of Directorss will review the entries and identify a small number of finalists. The finalists will be interviewed by members of the Board and/or the Past Presidents Council.
Finalists will be invited by the judges no later than November 8, 2017 to participate in an oral interview to determine the Award recipients.
Judges’ decisions are final and no procedure has been set for any kind of appeal, except in the case of the deliberation process involving a clear violation of the PRSA Code of Professional Standards. In such a case, should PRSA find a violation of the Code, the Young Professionals Section may choose to appoint a new judge and begin the selection process again.
Presentation
In addition to the Trevett Award, the first-place honoree and the second-place honoree shall each receive a monetary award. This sum varies depending on contributions from individuals or organizations who choose to contribute to the Award fund. Contributors will be named as sponsors of the Award for gifts of no less than $500. While there are no set limitations on how the prize money shall be used, each recipient is strongly encouraged to use at least some of the money for professional development.
Responsibilities
The Trevett Award is unusual in that it carries certain responsibilities for the recipient. These duties are not monitored by any person or body, but in accepting the Award, the recipient is honor-bound to comply with these guidelines:
1. To support the profession with active membership in PRSA as soon as possible.
2. To advance the profession by applying for accreditation as soon as eligible.
3. To contribute to the community through pro bono work, especially for organizations helping society deal with the AIDS epidemic.
Contact
info@prsala.org, (626) 313-4343.
Application
Please complete as a Word doc including agreeing to the terms and conditions with the file name “Trevett.2017.(Last Name)” and send with headshot and resume by Nov. 6, 2017
Name:
Current Job Title:
Current Employer:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
1. Please describe your current job responsibilities.
- What do you consider to be your outstanding achievements at your current or previous jobs?
- What are your career aspirations?
- What aspect(s) of public relations most appeals to you and why?
- What do you think are the greatest challenges and issues facing the public relations profession at this time?
- Please describe any activities or organizations in which you participate outside of your job.
Terms and Conditions
If selected, the recipient hereby agrees to:
- Be honor-bound to carry out the responsibilities identified with the Trevett Award.
- Work with the Young Professionals Section to help publicize the Award.
By applying for the Award, all applicants hereby agree to abide by all judges’ decisions and to cooperate in the selection process.
* I Agree to These Terms _____
Congratulations to these past Trevett Award winners!
2016
Diana Pinedo
2015
Laura Walsh – First Place
Francisco Aguirre – Runner Up
Diana Pinedo – Runner Up
2014
Jade Stevens
2013
Jesse Melgar – First Place
Cynthia Cruz – Second Place
2012
Karen Sorenson – First Place
Cynthia Cruz – Second Place
2011
Kathleen Bush – First Place
Dillon Bianchi – Second Place
2010
Kristin Wood – First Place
Kathleen Bush – Second Place
2009
Constance Farrell – First Place
Matt Meeks – Second Place
2008
Emily Schwartz – First Place
Devon Gebhart – Second Place
2007
Janice Huang – First Place
Linda Skolnick – Second Place
2006
Gesuina Paras – First Place
Phyllis Hu – Second Place
2005
Kate Greenberg – First Place
Angela Wannberg – Second Place
2004
Crystal Borde – First Place
Elisabeth Rosenson – Second Place
1997
Emanuela Cariolagian
1996
Carolin Leach
1995
Holly Taylor
1994
Claudia Canerena
1993
Wendy Jo Maynard
1992
Lissette Flores
1991
Charles L. Green