2026 CPRS National Professional Development Committee Presiding Officer

The Communications and Public Relations Society of Canada (CPRS) is the national professional association for communications and public relations practitioners in Canada. CPRS supports professional development, accreditation and ethical practice, and connects a community of practitioners through its national organization and member societies across the country.

La Société canadienne des communications et des relations publiques (SCRP) est l’association professionnelle nationale canadienne regroupant les praticiens des communications et des relations publiques. La SCRP favorise l’excellence professionnelle grâce à l’accréditation, au perfectionnement professionnel, à la défense des intérêts, à la recherche et au respect de l’éthique.

Type of Recognition

This badge recognizes the important volunteer role of a National Presiding Officer in advancing professional development initiatives within CPRS. Recipients demonstrate leadership in shaping national learning programs, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring that all professional development activities align with CPRS’s goals and values.

This serves as organizational recognition of volunteer leadership, collaboration, and professional contribution to strengthening the CPRS community of practice.

Core Competencies

Committee Leadership: Provides direction to the Professional Development Committee, ensuring programs and initiatives align with CPRS’s strategic priorities and standards of excellence.

Program Planning: Leads the development of learning opportunities, webinars, and events that foster continuous professional growth for members.

Collaboration & Engagement: Encourages participation, creativity, and knowledge sharing among committee members, fostering an inclusive and productive working environment.

Ethical and Transparent Decision-Making: Applies fairness, accountability, and respect in guiding national professional development activities.

Knowledge Sharing: Promotes professional learning, mentorship, and the exchange of ideas to advance public relations and communications management in Canada.

Supporting Skills

• Facilitation and meeting management
• Strategic planning and reporting
• Program design and evaluation
• Volunteer coordination and mentorship
• Communication and consensus-building

Learning and Development Outcomes

Estimated learning effort: the countless hours devoted annually to planning, coordination, and leadership within the Professional Development Committee.

Learning mode: Applied leadership through strategic and collaborative engagement.

Recognition type: Organizational badge recognizing leadership and governance within a professional learning community.

This badge was issued in partnership with CanCred.ca.