Student Awards

CPRS/CNW Student Award of Excellence

Established jointly by CPRS and CNW Group this award recognizes student excellence in the PR field. Eligible students must be currently enrolled in their final year (or equivalent) of a recognized, full-time PR program, instructed in a Canadian post-secondary institute. Students must be studying at an undergraduate, diploma or certificate level. Proof of enrollment must accompany the entry form. Program coordinators or instructors nominate candidates, submitting a 300-500 word summary of how the nominee met the following criteria:

• clear understanding and application of the principles of PR theory
• demonstrates professionalism
• leadership in scholastic activities
• committed to pursuing a career in PR and demonstrates an ability to contribute to the status and acceptance of the profession
• students must be enrolled in the program full-time

Winners receive a scroll and monetary prize offered by CNW Group.

Submissions are accepted from students in either English or French.

Application form

Torchia Scholarship in Public Relations

The Scholarship is awarded annually to the student who best exemplifies the spirit and practice of bilingualism in the Canadian communications and public relations profession. Inspired by the career of Armand Torchia, who co-founded The Houston Group with Stan Houston, and Torchia Communications with his son Jean-Claude, the Scholarship adheres to the values espoused by Torchia Communications in providing quality services in both of Canada's official languages. For more information and to download an application form, click here.