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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