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Detavious Hill of Greater Fort Worth Chapter Recognized as PRSA Emerging Professional
Detavious Hill, M.S. has been named one of eight inaugural recipients of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Emerging Professionals Award, a new national recognition honoring communications professionals who are making a meaningful impact on their organizations, communities and the communications profession.
The PRSA Emerging Professionals Award recognizes professionals with two to seven years of experience whose work demonstrates innovation, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice and measurable impact.
The recipients represent a broad range of industries, including education, health care, financial services, tourism and public relations agencies. Award recipients were selected based on their professional accomplishments, career progression, contributions to the industry and overall impact.
Unlike traditional recognition programs that may focus on age, title or management responsibility, the PRSA Emerging Professionals Awards focus on career experience, contributions and achievements.
The winners will be honored during the 2026 PRSA Emerging Professionals Program and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 18, 2026, in conjunction with PRSA ICON 2026 Conference. The Emerging Professionals Program will also feature sessions focused on teamwork, proactive storytelling and artificial intelligence, offering participants opportunities to build their skills and connect with fellow communications professionals.
ABOUT DETAVIOUS HILL, MS
Detavious Hill, MS, is a strategic communicator with five years of public relations experience. He serves as the Vice President of Programs for GFWPRSA and Marketing and Communications Manager for Key School and Training Center.
Hill earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and his master's degree from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University. He also shares his expertise with the next generation of communicators as an adjunct instructor at Texas Wesleyan University.
ABOUT THE GREATER FORT WORTH CHAPTER OF PRSA (GFWPRSA)
The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is an organization dedicated to enhancing the profession of public relations by promoting the professionalism of its members.
Established in 1986 and serving more than 160 public relations practitioners in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the chapter is comprised of public relations and communications talent in the corporate, nonprofit and agency sectors. Its members are agency leaders, corporate communication practitioners, crisis communication experts, investor relations executives, media relations and social media gurus, freelancers, "wordsmith" pros and more.
Beth Lamb of Greater Fort Worth PRSA Elected to Prestigious College of Fellows
The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA (GFWPRSA) announced on Monday that Elizabeth “Beth” Lamb, APR, executive director of Key School and Training Center, has been elected to the prestigious College of Fellows of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. Selection to the College of Fellows is regarded as the gold standard for public relations professionals nationwide and the pinnacle of one’s career.
That brings the number of Fellows in GFWPRSA to 12. The College of Fellows is comprised of more than 750 leading professionals and educators who have made a significant impact on the public relations and communications profession. This achievement recognizes their service, leadership and commitment to the public relations industry and fellow communicators.
“We are proud to see Beth elected to the PRSA College of Fellows. Beth embodies servant leadership, and we are so fortunate to have her guidance and wisdom in our Chapter,” said GFWPRSA President Sydney Hanes. “Beth’s dedication, mentorship and collaborative spirit have shaped our Chapter’s success and inspired countless professionals throughout our community. Congratulations to her on this well-deserved, prestigious honor.”
The College of Fellows Class of 2026 will be inducted at a gala celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Orlando, Florida.
To qualify for admittance to the College of Fellows, the communications professional must have at least 20 years of PR and communications experience, hold the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential and have demonstrated superior professional performance in the practice/teaching of public relations through a rigorous application and peer review process.
ABOUT BETH LAMB, MANPM, APR, FELLOW PRSA
Beth currently serves as Executive Director of Key School and Training Center in Fort Worth, Texas, where she leverages strategic communication and leadership to expand opportunities for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD and other language-based learning differences.
An Accredited Public Relations professional (APR), Beth earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Texas Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from the University of Houston-Downtown. She also teaches Public Relations Campaigns as an adjunct instructor at Texas Wesleyan University and serves on the boards of GFWPRSA, the Women’s Policy Forum, the Women’s Policy Forum Foundation and the Texas Wesleyan University Alumni Association.
ABOUT THE GREATER FORT WORTH CHAPTER OF PRSA (GFWPRSA)
