Kelsey Doar & Stephanie Pettis
Chelsea Calhoun, Tracy Louthain, Stacy Brady, Shantelle Dedicke & Hillaree Dorso
Stacy Bradey & Tracy Louthain
Leslie Moland & Erin Igram
T
he Northwest Florida Chapter of FPRA held their
Image Award Celebration at the beautiful Henderson
Beach and Spa Resort in Destin on April 24. The event
took place on the rooftop terrace of The Henderson
with guests enjoying breathtaking views of the gulf and of Destin.
The special event celebrated the best in the communication
industry, honoring innovative public relations campaigns, the best
communication leader and more. In addition to the Image Awards
ceremony, FPRA also recognized the community-nominated
Communicator of the Year (for-profi t and non-profi t) and Social
Impact award winners. Guests enjoyed networking, and had the
opportunity to meet and visit with the state president-elect Mr.
Gordon Paulus. Guests also enjoyed delicious lunch provided by
The Henderson and a Champagne toast sponsored by Century 21
Blue Marlin Pelican.
The winners of this year’s prestigious awards were Stacey Brady
and Tracy Louthain, APR, CPRC. Chelsea Calhoun won an Award
of Distinction, Shantelle Dedicke won a Judges’ Award, and the
Award of Distinction the For-Profi t Communicator of the Year went
to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Winner of the Non-Profi t
Communicator of the Year was Alaqua Animal Refuge, and Aimee
Shaffer of Aimee’s Animal Magnetism received the Social Impact
Award.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Chelsea Blaich & Shaye Smith
VIP Destin at The Henderson
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