Awards

Professionals and students have award options every year. If you are a member in good standing, you may enter peer-reviewed Medallion Awards.
Guidelines for student and professional Chapter of the Year submissions are included below, as are chapter instructions to nominate individuals for recognitions such as the Professional Achievement Award, Student of the Year and Grover Smith. Deadlines are January 31, 2026 for for student and professional Medallions, February 14, 2026 for PAA and Chapter of the Year deadline for both student and professional chapters is February 27, 2026.
Please click on the different award links below for details and deadlines. If you have questions about awards, please VP of Awards Lisa Frazier, APR.
PHILIP R. FORREST JR. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

