December 2, 2024
The College of Fellows of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) announces the induction of three new Fellows: Christine Szustaczek, APR, MCM, SCMP, FCPRS, Cam McAlpine, APR. FCPRS, and Tom Ormsby, APR, FCPRS. Their induction into the College of Fellows recognizes their outstanding contributions to the development of public relations and communications management, in accordance with the highest ethical standards and the CPRS Code of Professional Conduct.
"The three new Fellows joining the College reflect the commitment, expertise, and professional and personal qualities our selection committee, chaired by Sarah K. Jones, APR, FCPRS, LM, is looking for in evaluating the candidates and recommending the new Fellows. The selection committee was unanimous in their agreement that the three candidates more than meet all the criteria to join the College. Each of them has advanced the profession and the Canadian Public Relations Society, while exercising recognized leadership within the public relations community in Canada. I will be honoured to officially induct Cam, Christine and Tom into the College of Fellows next May at the Society's National Annual Conference in Banff, Alberta, May 25 to 27.” said Daniel Granger, C.M., C.Q., APR, FCPRS, Chair and Presiding Officer of the CPRS College of Fellows.
Left to right:
- Cam McAlpine, APR, FCPRS is currently Principal and Partner with Earnscliffe Strategies in Kelowna, BC.
- Christine Szustaczek, MCM, APR, SCMP, FCPRS is an executive leader and senior strategist as Vice-President Communications University of Toronto.
- Tom Ormsby, APR, FCPRS, is a Principal at Tom Ormsby Public Relations after an outstanding career in the natural resources, mining and shipbuilding industries, based in Hammonds Plains, NS.
"On behalf of the CPRS National Board of Directors, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Cam, Tom and Christine on their induction into the College of Fellows," said Claire Ryan, APR, MCM, CPRS National President. "Their remarkable contributions over the past three decades have elevated the standards of our profession, and I am confident their leadership and expertise will continue to inspire and shape the future of public relations in Canada as esteemed members of the College of Fellows."
In order to attain
CPRS Fellowship status, a public relations professional must have been a Member of the Society for at least 10 years, have a minimum of 20 years of experience in the profession, be an Accredited member in good standing and have maintained their Accredited in Public Relations (APR)® designation. Successful candidates must have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the public relations profession and CPRS.
With this year's appointments, the College now has 126 members and honorary members.