APR doesn’t have to feel like a bowl of alphabet soup. Join PRSA Nashville for a relaxed morning mixer where we break down the ABCs of earning Accreditation in Public Relations. Hosted by the Accreditation Committee, this event is for anyone interested in learning more about the APR journey in a casual, welcoming setting. Whether you’re just curious or ready to get started, this is your chance to turn those letters into a meaningful professional development experience. Save your spot and start your APR journey today.

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Tuesday, April 28; 8-9 a.m.
McNeely Brockman Public Relations
2 Maryland Way, Suite 128
Brentwood, TN 37027
(MBPR is located in East Park 2. After parking in the surface lot, enter the building’s double glass doors and turn left.)

Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation:

A – Ask your questions about the APR process

B – Build connections with Accredited professionals

C – Chart your path to the next level in your PR career

The 2026 Parthenon Awards Call for Entries will go out in mid-April!

In this upcoming webinar, PRSA Nashville brings together leaders with a track record of award-winning work and years of experience with contest judging. Our panelists will break down how to build a compelling submission using the RPIE model — the four-step public relations process of research, planning, implementation, and evaluation, considered the gold standard for strategic communications.

Program attendees will learn how to:

• Summarize solid work following the framework of objectives, strategies, and tactics
• Present measurable outcomes in ways that resonate with judges
• Avoid common pitfalls that weaken entries
• Adapt one campaign for multiple award programs, including the Parthenon Awards and national competitions

Whether you are entering contents like PRSA Nashville’s Parthenon Awards for the first time or refining your approach to national-level contest entries, this session will offer practical guidance you can apply immediately. You will leave this virtual program with a clearer understanding of what judges look for and how to position your work to stand out. (The Call for Entries for the 2026 Parthenon Awards will be sent out in April. Watch for more information in future announcements.)

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Location/Agenda:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Program 12 – 1 p.m.
Virtual Webinar

Speaker Bios:

Myriah Snyder-Garrett is a corporate communications strategist at Lifeway, where she leads internal communications and produces Good Morning, Lifeway. An award-winning writer, she has earned multiple honors from the Baptist Communicators Association, serves as Awards Chair, and has judged and reviewed entries for PRSA awards. She brings a practical, storyteller’s approach to crafting clear, compelling, results-driven communications.

Claire Hill, APR, is executive director of the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation, leading philanthropic efforts and PR for both the foundation and Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. With over a decade of experience in marketing and communications, she has worked across the cooperative sector, including electric cooperatives and community banks. Claire holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and Austin Peay State University and earned her APR in 2021. She has served as a judge for both state and national communications contests for more than a decade.

Leigh Lindsey, APR, is a partner at McNeely Brockman Public Relations and a communications strategist serving clients ranging from small businesses and nonprofits to Fortune 250 companies. Alongside the MBPR team, she develops integrated strategies across earned and owned media, internal and crisis communications, events, and corporate social responsibility. A past president of PRSA Nashville, Leigh is an advocate for the profession and has earned dozens of strategic communications awards.

Join the Public Relations Society of America Nashville chapter for “The Promises and Pitfalls of A.I.”, featuring keynote speaker Jordan White.

In this keynote, Jordan will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping public relations and marketing communications—from content creation and data analysis to strategic decision-making. Attendees will gain practical insights into where AI can strengthen communications strategies and where professionals must remain thoughtful and cautious.

Whether you’re experimenting with AI tools or just beginning to explore their potential, this session will provide valuable perspective on how communications professionals can responsibly integrate AI into their work.

About Our Speaker:
Jordan White is the Chief Services Officer at 5by5 Agency, where he leads the agency’s service areas of strategy, creative, digital, PR, web development, and research. At his core, Jordan is a team builder. He thrives on creating cultures of ownership—where talented people are trusted, challenged, and inspired to produce great work.

Jordan loves turning vision into action. He helps organizations clarify what matters most, align their teams, and drive results with focus and accountability. He has overseen some of the agency’s most ambitious projects including a $125 million fundraising campaign to build a new cancer center, guiding the rebrand of a regional health system, and working alongside some of the agency’s most high-profile accounts such as The Tennessee Titans, The Tennessee Department of Health, Medi-Share, and more.

Over the past decade, Jordan has grown alongside 5by5—rising from client manager to Chief Services Officer while helping the agency expand from a small team of eight to more than 40 people today. During that time, 5by5 has been named an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company five times. Known for blending high standards with high energy, Jordan believes in being all in, all the time.

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Location/Agenda
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lunch at 11:30 a.m. | Program 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America, 3414 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville