2026 CPRS National Presiding Officer - Accreditation Council

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 Presiding Officer in advancing CPRS initiatives. Recipients demonstrate leadership in coordinating volunteers, guiding projects, and ensuring ethical and strategic alignment with CPRS goals.

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

Core Competencies

Committee Leadership: Plans, facilitates, and reports on committee work, ensuring alignment with CPRS’s strategic and ethical objectives.

Collaboration & Engagement: Encourages active participation from committee members and fosters a positive, inclusive working environment.

Project and Program Management: Oversees projects, deliverables, and timelines tied to CPRS initiatives or member programs.

Ethical and Transparent Decision-Making: Applies fairness, accountability, and respect in guiding volunteer teams.

Knowledge Sharing: Contributes expertise and supports the professional growth of committee members and peers.

Supporting Skills

• Facilitation and meeting management

• Communication and consensus-building

• Strategic planning and reporting

• Volunteer mentorship

Learning and Development Outcomes

• Estimated learning effort: 10–20 hours per year through chairing meetings, project planning, and engagement.

• Learning mode: Practical and reflective leadership experience.

• Recognition type: Organizational badge recognizing leadership within a community of practice.

This badge was issued in partnership with CanCred.ca.