CIPR announces new Fellows in recognition of outstanding contributions to public relations
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced 19 new Fellows in recognition of their outstanding work in public relations, service to the Institute and personal achievements within the profession.
The new Fellows nomination process has brought forward an excellent series of candidates that have each made an exceptional contribution to the public relations profession. I look forward to working with all the Fellows through the remainder of this year as we formalise a community to enable them to share best practice and expertise with the wider profession.
The new Fellows of the CIPR reflect the membership of the Institute, coming from a broad base of practice, age, gender and geography. I look forward to their ongoing contribution to the CIPR and to the industry.
CIPR Fellows (FCIPR) play an important role in promoting professionalism and best practice in the field of public relations. They contribute to the Institute's working groups, panels and consultations for the benefit of the industry as a whole.
The new fellows are:
- Alex Skinner FCIPR – A dedicated regional public relations practitioner and long-standing supporter of the CIPR in the Wessex, in various roles.
- Annette Spencer FCIPR – Committed practitioner and voice for the professional in professional services, and leader through Council and chair of the CIPR Corporate and Financial group.
- Christopher Love FCIPR – A strong regional voice for the CIPR, promoting professionalism in public relations in Northern Ireland as a practitioner and via the regional group.
- Daniel Large FCIPR – A public relations thinker and doer, and active CIPR leader in public affairs, member engagement, and Council member.
- David Hamilton FCIPR – Mentor, inspirational leader and outstanding practitioner, winner of 2014 IOD/CIPR PR Director of the Year award.
- Gemma Griffiths FCIPR – Dedicated to professionalism and skills as a highly ambitious agency founder, a moderniser and co-chair of the Social Media panel
- Gerald Bowey FCIPR – A voice and leader for the CIPR in the construction industry promoting professionalism in PR and long-standing supporter of CAPSIG.
- Iain Anderson FCIPR – Public relations practitioner and leader in public affairs, and former Council member and chair of the Public Affairs group.
- Keith Johnston FCIPR – Public relations practitioner and leader in public affairs, and former Council member and chair of the Public Affairs group.
- Kevin Briscoe FCIPR – A voice and leader for the CIPR, promoting professionalism in public relations in Wessex as a practitioner and former chair of the regional group.
- Laura Sutherland FCIPR – An energetic agency founder and committed CIPR leader through the Board, Council, and Scotland group.
- Lesley Clark FCIPR – An advocate for professionalism in public relations via continuous learning, and various leadership roles in Scotland.
- Lisa Shaddick FCIPR – A progressive agency founder with a long-standing commitment to the CIPR In a variety of leadership roles including the London group and Council.
- Magnus Carter FCIPR – Mentor to fellow professionals, sought-after senior advisor and long-standing supporter of the CIPR in the South West of England.
- Matt McKay FCIPR – A Chartered PR Practitioner committed to professionalism in public relations as a leader in various roles including the Marcom group and Council.
- Rachel Miller FCIPR – A public relations writer, public speaker, practitioner and mentor, and active leader of the CIPR Inside and Social Media Panel.
- Simon Thompson FCIPR – A senior public relations practitioner and voice for the professional in the accountancy sector, and committed CIPR leader as chair of the Corporate & Financial group.
- Stuart Bruce FCIPR – International trainer, founding member of the CIPR Social Media Panel, public speaker and long-standing supporter of the CIPR in Yorkshire.
- Vicki Davies FCIPR – An internal communications specialist and committed CIPR leader through various roles for the Inside and Midlands groups.
The CIPR awards Fellowship to its members twice each year. The deadline for the next round of nominations is in March 2015.
Find out more about CIPR Fellowship and the nomination process.
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About the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners in the UK and overseas. The CIPR is the largest membership organisation for PR practitioners outside of North America. By size of turnover and number of individually registered members, we are the leading representative body for the PR profession and industry in Europe.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).