Internship Competition

Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2009

February 12, 2009
Two Students Receive Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Awards

Purpose

The Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award, named for the chairman and founder of Edelman, has been presented annually since 1990 to PRSSA student members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability, a commitment to a career in the field and have contributed substantially to PRSSA.

Award

$1,500 cash award ($1,000 upon winning award and an additional $500 upon start date of internship)
3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices. (To be determined by Edelman and Winner)
Runner-up award of $500 and an opportunity to interview at one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for a full time position
Judging Criteria

Students competing for the Daniel J. Edelman Award must be a PRSSA member and will be judged on their 1) leadership; 2) public relations-related achievements and activities; and 3) recommendations from faculty members and/or industry professionals.

Please attach no more than two letters of recommendation. Entries will not be considered without at least one enclosed with entry. Sealed envelopes are suggested.

Include no more than 10 samples of individual public relations work. Submit this application and supporting materials in a one-inch, three ring binder.

Process

Completed entries must be postmarked by Thursday, December 31, 2009. Entries postmarked after December 31st will not be considered. We recommend UPS or FedEx 2-day economy delivery as Edelman is not responsible for lost or undelivered packages. Send entries to:

Heather Crowley, Edelman
Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award
200 East Randolph Drive, 63rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 240-3000
A panel of judges will evaluate entries. The winner will be notified by Wednesday, February 17, 2010.