The Oregon Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is proud to announce that Nicole Early has been selected as the 2017 New Professional Award of Excellence recipient.
Presented to a “rising star” in the industry in Oregon, the New Professional Award of Excellence honors a chapter member who has entered the field of public relations within the past five years. The award is presented to a professional who has demonstrated his or her commitment to advancing public relations through career achievements, volunteerism, and the highest standards of professionalism.
A recent graduate of the University of Florida, Early has already made a significant impact on the professional community in the first years of her career. She currently serves as an Account Manager for Pac/West where she works tirelessly to drive communications on behalf of community-focused organizations and healthcare and education clients.
Outside of her day job, Early is very active in the community. A regular volunteer for PRSA Oregon, she has been instrumental in developing key resources for several chapter events and publications. An active member of her community since college, Early is constantly looking for opportunities to grow while also helping those around her to develop and thrive.
“Nicole Early is a real gift to our chapter,” said Colby Reade, APR, PRSA Oregon President. “In her day job, she sets the standard for how we hope every young professional will approach their role. She is hungry to learn, she focuses on crafting her work to a gold standard and she is never afraid of tackling a new challenge.
“But no matter how hectic the day-to-day gets, she always makes time for her community. She has invested significant time in helping our chapter develop and roll out resources specifically designed to aid young professionals as they grow in their careers and is always willing to lend her voice to the discussion of how we can grow as a chapter. And this is on top of the work she is already doing with several other community organizations. We are so proud to count her among our members.”
Early will be presented with the award at the 2017 Spotlight Awards on October 20 at the Willamette Valley Country Club.
For event details and ticket information, please visit prsaoregon.org.