Timeline 1970s

The 1970s

1970 James Turner served as the Association’s president. January 19 The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter was formed. September 9 The Palm Beach and Gold Coast (Ft. Lauderdale) chapters were formed.

1971 Doris Wilkes, director of the Florida Hospitality Education Program, became FPRA's first female president; an early indicator of the enormous influence women would have on the profession. January 25 The Florida Keys-Conch Chapter was formed.

1972 Vernon E. Bradford became president and Bob Dahne was named FPRA’s first Executive Director. The Association’s Annual Convention was held at the Playboy Plaza in Miami with its theme of “The Professional.”

1973 L. John Wachtel became president and a three-dimensional Golden Image Award trophy was created.

1974 A. Royce Godshall became president and an accreditation program, Accredited Public Relations Professional (APRP), was introduced with 17 members earning accreditation. The Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC) program was also introduced. March 1 The Surf (Volusia County) Chapter in Daytona Beach was formed.

1975 Robert G. Jones became president and Gov. Reuben Askew proclaimed “PR Week,” thanks to FPRA member Bea Quigg.

1976 Bea Quigg served as the Association’s president and the first CPRC designation was awarded to Jean Ludlow of Jacksonville.

1977 Roy C. Anderson, APRP, served as the Association’s president.

1978 William D. Hunter, APRP, served as the Association’s president.

1979 J. Donald Turk, APRP, served as the Association’s president. 218 entries, in 34 categories, were submitted for the Golden Image Awards competition.

The 1970s

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