FPRA Annual Conference: John W. Dillin Award
Posted by Chris Gent on August 8, 2006 at 10:30 PM
The final individual award given out tonight was the John W. Dillin Award.
The John W. Dillin Professional Award for service to the Florida Public Relations Association has been established as the highest, most prestigious award of the Association. The award honors the spirit and dedication of FPRA’s first president and founder, Lt. Col. John W. Dillin, and his lifetime of service to and support of the Association.
The purpose of the annual award is to recognize an FPRA member for his/her outstanding contribution to the Association and the field of public relations.
Drum roll, please... the winner of the 2006 John W. Dillin Award is:
LYNN SCHNEIDER, APR, CPRC - Public Relations Director, Shell Point Retirement Community - Member, Southwest Chapter
Visitor Comments
Couldn't have gone to a more deserving FPRA member. Lynn is fabulous -- someone who truly promotes FPRA in everything she does -- a wonderful PR professional and a wonderful friend. Well done!
Posted by: Frances McMichael APR CPRC | August 9, 2006 09:55 AM
Congratulations Lynn. I am so sorry I missed the award presentation - you look beautiful and the award is well deserved.
Posted by: Denise Feiber, APR | August 9, 2006 11:18 AM
Congratulations. Lynn is THE consummate professional and all around great person. FPRA could not have made a better choice!
Posted by: Kate Gooderham, APR | August 9, 2006 11:20 AM
Lynn, we are so proud of you at Shell Point! You deserve it!
Posted by: Mary Moore | August 9, 2006 11:24 AM
Congratulations to the best public relations practitioner I know.
Posted by: Susan Johnson | August 9, 2006 11:40 AM
Lynn, you are so deserving of this award! You have been an outstanding supporter of FPRA for many years and a constant inspiration to others. Congratulations!
Posted by: Kelly Powell | August 9, 2006 12:56 PM
One of your biggest fans would like to offer you sincere congratulations on earning this recognition. Continued success!
Posted by: Lee Rose | August 9, 2006 06:15 PM
Congrats on your great accomplishment. I am looking forward, as a new member, to be able to learn from you in so many ways.
Posted by: Ashley Younger | August 9, 2006 08:09 PM
A truly deserving recipient, Lynn epitomizes the best in public relations. Year after year she gives of herself to her employer, community, FPRA (state and local), community, church and above all her family. Congratulations Lynn...and this time it IS all about YOU!
Posted by: Lucy Costa | August 10, 2006 10:42 AM
It's a week later, and I still can't stop smiling! Many thanks to all of you for your kind comments and wonderful support. I couldn't be more proud of this organization and to receive the Dillin Award is truly the highlight of my career -- second only to the friendships I have made along the way.
Posted by: Lynn Schneider | August 14, 2006 02:44 PM