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The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with denominational offices in Louisville, Kentucky, has a job opening for a Mission Communications Associate/Marketing Manager. 

This position works to develop and execute communications strategies, plans, messages, and materials for key constituents.  Develops and communicates compelling stories of mission and ministry which connect and engage Presbyterians with Presbyterian mission such that they support with their time, talents, and treasures.

Bluegrass PRSA Chapter member Nicole Candler, APR, of Nic Creative Public Relations, recently received a Diamond Award from PRSA's East Central District for work she did for Southwest Dream Team, an an organization consisting of business and civic leaders in Southwest Louisville. Candler won in the tactics  division of the Special Events/Observances category of the annual awards.

The Diamond Awards each year recognizes shining examples of public relations campaigns and tactics. The competition is open to any public relations professional, including members of the 15 chapters in the East Central District or any nonmember whose place of business is within the district boundaries.

Click here for a full list of 2009 winners.

Charlotte S. Tharp, APR, a long-time member and past president of the Bluegrass Chapter of PRSA,  was honored in October by two local organizations for her outstanding achievements in the community.  

Tharp, Norton Healthcare’s vice president of mission and outreach, received the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award during its Pyramid Awards luncheon. She also received a Tower Award for Women Leaders from Presentation Academy.

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Bluegrass Chapter has elected the following members to its Board of Directors for 2010: President Stephanie Smith; President-elect Melissa Zoeller; Vice President Misty Cruse; Treasurer Menisa Marshall; Secretary Nick Clark; Ethics Officer Andrea Hampton; Directors-at-Large Jessica Butler and Darryl Armstrong, APR; Assembly Delegates Angie Gimmel, APR and Kathy Melvin, APR; and Immediate Past President Robert Reeves, APR.