JOIN TODAY

Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame2021-08-13T16:19:52+00:00

60 years of fame.

Recognizing experienced practitioners for lifetime achievements in the public relations field.

To celebrate its 60th Anniversary, the Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter (PRSA SD/IC) started the online Otto Bos Hall of Fame in 2019, including induction of all past Otto Bos Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

This special award, previously the Otto Bos Lifetime Achievement Award and now called the Otto Bos Hall of Fame Award, recognizes experienced practitioners for lifetime achievement in the public relations field. All awardees will be honored on the Otto Bos Hall of Fame on the PRSA SD/IC website in perpetuity.

Criteria for induction includes 30 or more years of distinguished accomplishments in the PR field; demonstration as a visionary leader within, and has made a significant positive impact on, the PR industry; demonstrated dedication to the PR profession and its professionals; has given back to the PR industry via mentoring or other means; has led by example and has served as an inspiration to the next generation of PR professionals; worked in the San Diego/Imperial Counties region for at least 10 years during his or her professional career; and is a current or past PRSA SD/IC member.

Nominations are submitted each year as part of the Edward L. Bernays Awards call for entries. PRSA SD/IC announces the inductee at the annual Edward L. Bernays Awards Ceremony.

Below you will find a list of Otto Bos Hall of Fame inductees and blog post features on past Otto Bos Lifetime Achievement Award winners — a digital content campaign launched to celebrate past and current PR pioneers in our region.

Featured Article

The Man, The Myth, The PR Legend: Otto Bos

Each year, the Public Relations Society of America, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter (PRSA SD/IC) honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of public relations through its special awards at the annual Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Award Ceremony. One of those awards, the Otto Bos Hall of Fame Award, will recognize experienced practitioners for lifetime achievement in the public relations field…

Continue Reading

Otto Bos Hall of Fame Inductees

1992 Otto Bos

1993 David Nuffer

1994 Bill Seaton

1995 Neil Regan, Fellow, APR

1996 Joe Lipper, APR

1997 Kenn Ulrich, APR, Fellow PRSA

1998 Kerry Tucker

1999 Alan Ziegaus

2000 Tom Gable, APR, Fellow PRSA

2001 Allen Center, APR, Fellow PRSA

2002 Laura Walcher

2003 Donna Alm, APR

2004 Mike Bardin, APR

2005 Bernie Rhinerson

2006 Bill Trumpfheller

2007 Georgeanne Irvine

2008 Glen Broom

2009 Tom Sprague

2010 Larry Thomas

2011 David Dozier, Ph.D., APR

2012 Beth Walsh

2013 Sara Katz

2014 Jim McBride

2017 Joe Charest

2018 Elizabeth A. Pecsi, APR, Fellow APR

BECOME A SPONSOR

Reach out today.

Don’t be shy. If you have a question, please reach out! We also invite you to follow us on social media and subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay up to date on the most recent chapter announcements.

CONTACT US
Go to Top