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…
Chicago Book Signing
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Meet & Greet With Amanda
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Chicago Book Signing
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Otto Bos Hall of Fame Inductees
Chicago Book Signing
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Meet & Greet With Amanda
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Open Book: Dialogues
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New York Bookstore Opening
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Chicago Book Signing
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Meet & Greet With Amanda
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Open Book: Dialogues
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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
Chicago Book Signing
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Meet & Greet With Amanda
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Open Book: Dialogues
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New York Bookstore Opening
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Chicago Book Signing
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Meet & Greet With Amanda
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Open Book: Dialogues
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New York Bookstore Opening
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Chicago Book Signing
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Meet & Greet With Amanda
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Open Book: Dialogues
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New York Bookstore Opening
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