2014 PRSSA Daniel J. Edelman & Ruth Edelman Internship 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.

The Ruth Edelman/PRSSA award, named in memory of Deputy Chairman Ruth Edelman, will be awarded in partnership with Edelman’s Global Women’s Executive Network (GWEN) to recognize student members who have demonstrated achievement in women’s leadership, women’s studies and/or contributions in the field to promote women’s issues.

Awards

•  $1,500 cash award for both the Daniel J. Edelman Award and Ruth Edelman 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 for each award. (To be determined by Edelman and Winner) 
• 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; 3) digital presence and 4) recommendations from faculty members and/or industry professionals. 
• Students competing for the Ruth Edelman Award must be a PRSSA member and will be judged on their 1) leadership 2) demonstrated interest in women’s studies/issues 3) contributions in the field or Public Relations as it relates to women’s issues 4) 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 one resume and 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 Friday, January 31, 2014. Entries postmarked after January 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:

Travis Kessel, Edelman
Daniel J. Edelman/Ruth Edelman/PRSSA Award 200 East Randolph Drive, 63rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 240-3000

A panel of judges will evaluate entries. The winners will be notified by Friday, February 14, 2014. Applicants can only win one of two awards; one portfolio will be acceptable should you choose to apply for both. For more information, click here.