Mentorship Programs
PRSA’s mentorship opportunities are designed to support growth at every stage of a communications career. Whether you’re seeking guidance as a mentee or looking to share your experience as a mentor, these programs create meaningful connections that foster learning, leadership and professional development across the PRSA community.
Mentor Connect
Mentor Connect uses the MyPRSA platform to help PRSA and PRSSA members build connections and form mentoring relationships with each other. Mentees use the mentor directory to find a mentor who is able to guide them towards their professional goals. Anyone can benefit from having a mentor, no matter your career stage, as long as you have the commitment to grow and desire to connect.
Champions for PRSSA
Designed to reinforce strong and productive relationships between professionals and students, the Champions are PR and communication leaders that wish to give back to the profession through support of PRSSA. They act as mentors to student members and support PRSSA activities and programs with annual contributions.
APR / APR+M Mentoring
An APR/APR+M mentor can share their Accreditation journey and help you assess if you are ready to apply. Once you apply, your mentor can review your Panel Presentation, offer study tips for the exam and share feedback to keep you on track toward Accreditation.
Chapter-Level Mentorship Programs
PRSA’s mentorship opportunities through local chapters and districts connect members with experienced professionals for guidance, skill-building and meaningful career development at every stage. Contact your local chapter or district for more information.
Mentorship and Community
"It's just so awesome to be able to call someone up on the phone or send them an e-mail or text and they've probably dealt with whatever you're dealing with."
- Lisa Arledge
PRSA Member
"PRSA... gave me access to an amazing community of professionals all across the country that I never would have met otherwise. "
- Jacque Coe, APR
PRSA Member
Mentorship Awards and Additional Opportunities
College of Fellows Sage Award for Mentoring
The Sage Award for Mentoring honors a member of the College of Fellows who has demonstrated a significant impact on the profession through mentoring and their personal support for public relations professionals and/or members of PRSSA.
Glen Broom Mentorship Award
Awarded by the PRSA Foundation, the Glen Broom Mentorship Award honors a current public relations educator who has demonstrated excellence in education and mentorship, and has had an impact on their students’ careers and lives. Nominations should be submitted by a current PRSA or PRSSA member. Nominations will open in early 2026.
Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship
Awarded by the PRSA Foundation, the Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship awards a PRSSA member entering their senior year for their mentoring of others and their promotion of public relations as a career choice.
College of Fellows Mentoring at ICON
The College of Fellows offers half-hour in-person mentoring sessions at PRSA ICON to PRSA and PRSSA members. Mentoring sessions can be scheduled in advance and walk-ins are available.