Past releases

Do you have what it takes to be "Best of the Mountains?"

Gold-nugget strategies mined from "Best of the Mountain" award winners was the topic of the roundtable discussion of the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina (PRAWNC) at the organization's first member breakfast meeting Thursday, Aug. 12, at Buncombe County Television offices. The assembled team discussed best practices to gain precious recognition in the prestigious awards competition. (more)

The Best of the Mountains Awards Breakfast

Do you plan to enter a top performing project for a "Best of the Mountains 2010" award? Gain a competitive edge on your competition by joining past and current top award winners in a breakfast round table discussion at Buncombe County Government Television offices on Thursday, August 12, from 7:30-9 a.m. (more)

PRAWNC hosts "A Toast to Spring" at Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Raise a glass in "A Toast to Spring" with Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina as at its after-hours event at Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar on Thursday, April 22, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (more)

Career Coffee enhances self-promotion for WNC communications professionals
Communications professionals are invited to grow their careers through networking as the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina initiates a Career Coffee on Tuesday, April 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Starbuck's Coffee on Hendersonville Road. The free event repeats second Tuesdays monthly – though members may choose to indulge in a latte while honing their self-promotions strategies in the company of their peers. (more)

PRAWNC debuts new member benefits, luncheon location
Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina closes the first quarter of 2010 with an annual membership drive ending March 31, highlighting improved member benefits and an anticipated change to its luncheon location.(more)

PRAWNC hosts "Sweet Success" at The French Broad Chocolate Lounge
What do public relations and chocolate have in common? The sweet taste of success, of course.
Join the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina at The French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Thursday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m., and share your passion for all things PR with others.(more)

PRAWNC Hosts "A Holiday Tasting" at the Wine Studio of Asheville
Communicate the warm glow of the season with the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina (PRAWNC) as it announces its after-hours' event, "A Holiday Tasting" at the Wine Studio of Asheville on Wednesday, December 16, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.(more)

PRAWNC announces holiday gift memberships for communications professionals
Professional development, networking, and collaboration are assets each public relations, advertising, and marketing professional offers employers in Western North Carolina. Now, thanks to the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina, or PRAWNC, employers have an opportunity to return the favor. (more)

Best of the Mountains Winners Announced
The Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina (PRAWNC) announces the winners of "The "Best of the Mountains," a popular event among communication professionals that recognizes regional communication professionals for outstanding marketing and public relations' techniques and designs. The event was held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Farm, in Candler, N.C. (more)