Last year, a simple press release I distributed about the problems NC family physicians were experiencing relative to flu shots was recognized with a Sir Walter Raleigh Award on June 27. The Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) annually recognizes public relations excellence in a variety of categories. My entry was runner-up in the news writing category.

It was the first time I've received such an award and I was really stoked! RPRS held a banquet at the RBC Center that turned out to be a great chance to get to meet some really talented folks. Erin and I had a blast.

A previous post, titled Advocacy Through Public Relations, highlights the release and the media attention it generated.