Florida Public Relations Association, SW Florida Chapter honors Laura Puerto and Janelle Beaber

FORT MYERS, Fla. - July 20, 2013 - PRLog -- Two members of the Florida Public Relations Association, Southwest Florida Chapter received annual honors at the chapter’s July luncheon.

Laura Puerto, APR was named “Unsung Hero,” a new award for the chapter that recognizes the many contributions of a member for dependably providing behind-the-scenes hard work and dedication to help enhance and promote the public relations profession. She is currently serving as the chapter secretary, has been hospitality chair at times, and has otherwise volunteered a tremendous amount of time over the last 10 years serving on the board of directors and helping wherever needed. Past honors have included the FPRA Rising Star in 2007 and Chapter Member of the Year in 2009. Ms. Puerto has served as the public relations specialist at Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) for the past 10 years.

Janelle Beaber was named “Rising Star” which recognizes an up-and-coming leader in the chapter who shows enthusiasm and passion for the profession and is making a difference to the chapter through service. Ms. Beaber first joined FPRA in 2011 and has been a creative, dependable and engaged member of the chapter since the beginning. She is currently serving as programs chair and has arranged for high caliber speakers with interesting programs during the last year that have increased attendance and boosted chapter membership.

Established in 1938, FPRA is the oldest public relations organization in the country. FPRA is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. For more information about the Southwest Florida chapter, please visit http://www.fpraswfl.org.