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WHO WE ARE
Public Relations Professionals of Long Island is the largest and most-established organization for communications professionals in the region. Founded in 1990, there’s no better organization where industry professionals can network and learn public relations best practices.
WHAT WE DO
PRPLI provides a platform for its members to network, learn, share new experiences, and advance in their careers. Our professional development programs are designed to help members grow in the profession and expand their areas of expertise. Through interaction and relationships that develop over time, members share their knowledge and skills with each other.
Upcoming Events
Join PRPLI for this insightful conversation over lunch with renowned PR pro Shelley Spector! Join PRPLI via Zoom for this virtual Lunch and Learn, featuring Shelley Spector, founder of the Museum of Public Relations and National Leader in Public Relations Practice and Theory. Shelley will regale us with her stories and anecdotes from her [...]
Membership has its advantages!
Educational Events, Mixers, Networking
PRPLI presents a full menu of opportunities to hone skills, acquire new tools and meet other communications professionals. From workshops and panel discussions to free-for-members mixers, the organization serves up a variety of programs intended to help members network in a fun and relaxed environment.
Scholarship Program & Annual Awards
Each year, PRPLI awards up to two $2,000 scholarships and a free membership to two college juniors or seniors who attend school or reside on Long Island. In addition, notable professionals in public relations and journalism are recognized through our prestigious awards program. The award and scholarship winners are celebrated at our awards gala, held in May of each year. PRPLI members enjoy exclusive discounted ticket pricing.
Recorded Programs
Recorded educational programs such as PR in a Pinch and other webinars are exclusively available to PRPLI members only. Members, watch recorded programs here.
More Benefits of Membership
Exciting programs, including our annual awards dinner
Member discounted rates for programs
Mixer/networking events
The weekly electronic update: “NewsBites”
Active engagement on the PRPLI LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts
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The PRofessional Blog
Meet the Judging Panel of the 2025 PRPLI Awards
Behind every great award program stands an exceptional panel of judges whose expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence make recognition possible. Today, we shine the spotlight on the distinguished professionals who evaluated this year's outstanding submissions.
A Moment to Remember: Celebrating Career, Community, and Connection at PRPLI
When my son Derek unexpectedly presented my PRPLI Lifetime Achievement Award, his heartfelt words left this PR professional momentarily speechless. That beautiful intersection of professional recognition and personal pride, surrounded by faces from every chapter of my life, reminded me that true success is measured in the connections we build.
