National Accreditation Volunteer

This badge recognizes the CPRS member who serves as a National Accreditation Volunteer within the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). This badge honours their professional contribution, subject-matter expertise, and commitment to upholding the integrity of the CPRS Accreditation program. Accreditation Volunteers play a vital role in assessing candidate submissions, maintaining rigorous professional standards, and fostering a culture of excellence, ethics, and mentorship across the public relations community.

Issuer	Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)
Issued On	1761652800
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