The Pinnacle Award is awarded for lifetime achievement in the field of public relations. Recipient must be a member in good standing of PRSA and the Pikes Peak Chapter with a minimum of 20 years of experience in the field of Public Relations. The recipient will receive an engraved award and will be featured in the Pikes Peak Chapter’s website and social media channels.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

• Member in good standing of PRSA and the Pikes Peak Chapter in any membership category
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the field of Public Relations
• Must have made significant contributions to the Chapter in a leadership position
• Demonstrates exceptional professional capability during his/her career
• Has contributed to the advancement of the profession through his/her work
• Exhibit personal and professional qualities that make him/her a role model for other PR practitioners

NOMINATION PROCESS

• The award is open to Pikes Peak Chapter members; self-nominations are not permitted
• Any Pikes Peak Chapter member in good standing may make a nomination
• The nomination must be made by completing the form on the second page of this document and completing a rationale that does not exceed three typewritten pages
• The nomination must be submitted to the Chapter Awards Chair
• Award selection will be made by a committee of five active Chapter members selected by the Awards Chair; final approval is by majority vote of the Pikes Peak Chapter Board of Directors

Congratulations to Lisa Bachman, APR, the 2021 recipient of the Pikes Peak PRSA Pinnacle Award.
Currently the principal and owner of Bachman PR, Lisa has continued to distinguish herself during a 40-year public relations career. Lisa has designed and led the PR, public engagement and communications programs on nearly 100 community and infrastructure design and construction projects. She has also contributed her professional time and expertise to numerous pro-bono and volunteer community projects.  

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PAST WINNERS

• Johnpaul 'JP' Arnold, APR, Bridgers & Paxton MEPT Engineers (2022)
• Lisa Bachman, APR, Bachman PR (2021)
• Janet Stevens, APR, Retired (2020)
• Mark Murphy, APR, Colorado Springs Utilities (2019)
• Paul Fanning, APR, Pueblo Board of Water Works (2018)
• Col. (Ret.) Fred Morgan, APR, Fellow PRSA, Retired Air Force Public Affairs Officer (2009)
• ​Barry Grossman, APR, Retired Air Force Public Affairs & Bachman PR (2013)
• ​Don Miles, APR+M, Fellow PRSA, NORAD & U.S. Northern Command, Public Affairs (2010)