Other Competitions

Thousands of Americans are currently on the waitlist for organ donations yet the need for organs greatly outweighs the number of willing organ donors. In order to combat this, the Anthony J. Fulginiti PRSSA Chapter at Rowan University encourages your participation in its annual National Organ Day Awareness Competition (NODAC).

The competition invites you to join the Anthony J, Fulginiti Rowan PRSSA Chapter in the fight to spread knowledge about organ donation across campuses nationwide, while allowing PRSSA members the chance to enhance their public relations skills. Winning Chapters will earn a cash prize.

Participating Chapters are required to create a campaign and host a day-long event. Please keep accurate records and all promotional items for your Chapter’s submission for judging. Binders are reviewed and judged by Rowan University faculty and PRSSA executive board members.

Competition Guidelines and Entry Form

Chapters must conduct a day-long special event between February 1 and April 30, 2026.
Final Submission Due: May 6, 2026

Winners

2025 Winners

• First Place: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• Second Place: Creighton University
• Third Place: University of Texas at Austin
• Honorable Mention: Louisiana State University

2024 Winners

• First Place: Louisiana State University
• Second Place: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• Third Place: Samford University

2023 Winners

• First Place: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• Second Place (tie): Creighton University
• Second Place (tie): Widener University
• Third Place: Pennsylvania State University

2022 Winners

• First Place: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• Second Place: University of Nebraska-Omaha
• Third Place: Pennsylvania State University

2021 Winners

• First Place: Susquehanna University
• Second Place: Creighton University
• Third Place: Oklahoma State University
• Honorable mention: Oral Roberts University
• Honorable mention: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

2020 Winners

• First Place: University of Nebraska-Omaha
• Second Place: Drexel University
• Third Place (tie): Oral Roberts University
• Third Place (tie): Tulsa University
• Honorable mention: Samford University
• Honorable mention: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

2019 Winners

• First Place: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Second Place: Drexel University
• Third Place: University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh
• Honorable mention: Susquehanna University (a first time entry)

2017 Winners

• First Place: Olivet Nazarene University
• Second Place: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
• Third Place: Iowa State University
• Honorable Mention: Olivet Nazarene University “Share Life K3” Campaign

2015 Winners

• First Place: West Virginia University
• Second Place: Louisiana State University
• Third Place:  Illinois State University
• Honorable Mention: Iowa State University

2014 Winners

• First Place: Louisiana State University
• Second Place: University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh and University of Nebraska, Omaha
  

PRSSA prides itself on philanthropic activities that promote the well-being of our communities. To continue this tradition, the Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter of PRSSA (AJF-PRSSA) at Rowan University invites you to participate in our National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Competition.

Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that attacks young people, contributing to lung infections and limiting the ability to breathe. This competition asks PRSSA Chapters to use their public relations skills while helping to enhance and extend life for those living with cystic fibrosis.

Through this competition, PRSSA Chapters will create a campaign and host an activity, between November 2025 and April 2026 focused on cystic fibrosis awareness and research. The top four Chapters will receive a cash prize at PRSSA 2026 ICON in Orlando, FL.

Chapters must conduct an event/activity between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026. The deadline to submit award packages for consideration is May 6, 2026. 

Competition Guidelines

Please contact sparks@rowan.edu to submit your awards package or if you have any questions.

PRSSA offers competitions periodically, all of which provide you the opportunity to work with real clients, apply public relations problem-solving skills, achieve recognition among your peers and future employers, and compete with other students across the country. Check back for updates on the newest opportunities.

Current/Upcoming Competition

The 2026 AEJMC Membership for Life Competition seeks to educate AEJMC members and potential members about the organization and the benefits of membership. The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) is a nonprofit, educational association of journalism and mass communication (JMC) educators, students and media professionals. 

Participants will research and plan (with option to execute on a small-scale pilot basis) a full public relations campaign on increasing the AEJMC membership. Campaigns should target one or more member categories (students, regular, retired, and professional). For more information on the competition please click here.

Competition Timeline 

• Jan. 29: Online registration opens
• Feb. 20: Registration deadline
• April 3: Entries due
• April 15: Winners announced

Awards

• First place: $500 (plus AEJMC swag)
• Second place: $300 (plus AEJMC swag)
• Honorable mention: $100 (plus AEJMC swag)

The competition is open to individuals or teams (of no more than three students) from a PRSSA Chapter. If you are interested in participating make sure to register (registration will be available Jan. 29) and review the project brief.

Contact Dr. Jen Vardeman, chair, AEJMC Membership Committee at jvardema@central.uh.edu with any questions about AEJMC. Contact PRSSA Headquarters at jessica.espinal@prsa.org with any questions about the competition.