Waynesburg University's Mitrik wins Pittsburgh PR Scholarship
WAYNESBURG, Pa., Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jordan Mitrik, a junior public relations major from Pittsburgh, Pa., recently won the Bob O'Gara Student Scholarship from the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). He accepted the award at the 2015 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards Thursday, Jan. 29.
This is the first time that a Waynesburg University student has received the award, which is given annually to one outstanding public relations student in the Pittsburgh region. Mitrik met all of the scholarship requirements including high standards of achievement in academics, involvement in extracurricular activities, evidence of personal character, leadership and citizenship and demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the profession and practice of public relations.
"I am truly honored to represent western Pennsylvania and the participating PRSSA Chapters as the scholarship recipient," Mitrik said. "When people mention big names in the Pittsburgh public relations market, Bob O'Gara's name is always in the mix. He is a true advocate for students and a leader in the industry. He is a role model to me and I could not be more humbled to receive this type of recognition."
Mitrik serves as the vice president of Waynesburg's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter and as the director of Waynesburg University's public relations student-run firm, Red Brick Communications. He works in the Office of University Relations as a student writer and as a recruiter for the University's Department of Communication.
In addition to his public relations responsibilities, Mitrik is president and captain of Waynesburg University's Men's Club Volleyball team, is a Leadership Scholar and is a member of Lambda Pi Eta,Waynesburg's communication honor society.
During his acceptance speech, Mitrik thanked God, his family, the Renaissance Awards Committee and Waynesburg University for his success.
"It took determination, motivation and lots of coffee to bring me here today," said Mitrik. "During moments of doubt, God was always involved. He placed me at Waynesburg University to experience these things and to bring me to this moment."
SOURCE Waynesburg University
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