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# PRSA Maryland Issues ‘Best in Maryland’ Call for Entries
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/prsa-maryland-issues-best-in-maryland-call-for-entries/
- Published: 2017-07-09T12:31:56.000Z
- Updated: 2017-07-10T20:52:59.000Z
- Author: Jeffrey Davis
- Tags: PR, Awards, #wp-top-center-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:48

**The Maryland chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has issued a call for entries** for the annual Best in Maryland awards recognizing the top communications programs and tactics.

PR professionals who have creatively navigated a communications challenge with precision and ingenuity are encouraged to enter any number of categories including: Community Relations; Crisis Communications; Integrated Communications; Pro Bono; Public Service; Social Media and more.

Early bird prices end on Aug. 29\. Final deadline is Sep. 12, according to **Lisa Coster**, who is heading Best in Maryland this year with **Dorothy Fuchs**.

Members of the PRSA Central California Chapter will serve as judges.

Coster said the chapter is also accepting nominations for Professional Awards, including [Lifetime Achievement](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/awards/prsa-md-professional-awards/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com#Lifetime-Achievement); [Rising Star](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/awards/prsa-md-professional-awards/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com#New-Pro); [PR Team Award](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/awards/prsa-md-professional-awards/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com#PR-Team); [Educator of the Year](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/awards/prsa-md-professional-awards/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com#Educator); and [Partner of Distinction](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/awards/prsa-md-professional-awards/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com#Partner). New this year is the Paul E. Welsh Award recognizing PR pros with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Winners will be announced Dec. 6 at the [Best in Maryland Awards Gala](http://www.prsamd.org/get-connected/events/2017-best-in-maryland-awards-gala/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com), set for the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court in Baltimore. Visit the [chapter’s website](http://www.prsamd.org/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) for additional details.