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Become a Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) member.
To become a member of CPRS Regina, please complete the online application form by selecting your practitioner preference.
CPRS MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Based on level of experience, prospective members can apply to join CPRS in one of the following categories:
- Mid-Level or Senior Practitioner – Works full time in public relations or communications management.
- Emerging Professional – Has been working full time in public relations for less than two years.
- Student – Enrolled full or part time in a recognized Canadian post-secondary public relations or communications program. Must not be employed in public relations or communications in a paid capacity.
- Retired – After retiring from full-time employment, those with more than 10 years of full CPRS membership, who have spent no less than 5 years as Voting members, are invited to apply for this category.
CPRS MEMBERSHIP FEES
Below are the various fees for each CPRS Membership type, valued at over $1,500 per year!
- Mid-Level or Senior Practitioner: $329 CAD + HST
- Emerging Practitioner: $175 CAD + HST
- Student: $89 CAD (Local Society fee is waived)
- Retired: $42 CAD
Please Note: Local Regina Society Dues for each category is an additional $60 CAD (+Tax) per year.
WAYS TO SAVE!
Employer Group Membership (EGM)
The Employer Group Membership (EGM) program allows companies to purchase memberships in bulk, which can then be assigned to and transferred between employees at the company’s discretion. Once enrolled, Group members receive up to 25 per cent off national programs and service fees throughout the year.
Applicable Discounts:
- 5-9 Members (10% savings)
- 10-14 Members (15% savings)
- 15-19 Members (20% savings)
- 20+ Members (25% savings)
Current Base Rates / Discount for for 5-9 Members (10% savings):
- Base Membership Fee: $290
- Initiation or resinstatement Fee: $50
- Awards Submissions: $295
- Early Bird Conference Registration: $1,296.25
- Job Postings**: $395
- Public Relations Strategies & Tactics Subscription**: $97.50
- PRK® Registration & Readiness Program: $250
- APR ® Application: $595
* Local society fee additional
**Member-only rate
To apply for the EGM program, contact the National Office.
RENEWAL PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
For your convenience, CPRS offers existing members the option of paying for their dues in three separate payments, which are to be paid over the first three months following their renewal.
Contact the National Office for details on renewing under the Payment Plan.
*Local Society dues are determined by each society individually to account for the cost of administering its programming and services. For a list of available services, contact your Local Society directly.
**Local society dues are included with your National Student membership, however, certain Societies also offer Local Student memberships at reduced rates. Please contact your Local Society directly for pricing and availability.
For more information on CPRS membership, please visit the CPRS National website.
If you have any questions, please contact cprsreginapresident@gmail.com
MARCH IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH!
Membership Month is back! If you're looking for premium public relations content and exclusive access to professional networking events, then a CPRS membership might be just what you need. CPRS membership offers a wide range of perks, such as access to webinars, professional development events, our annual conference and the latest industry insights. Whether you're looking for career opportunities or want to be part of a community of like-minded individuals, consider joining or renewing your membership in March. See our exclusive offers below.
- March Membership Month Promo: CPRS National will waive the initiation fee for NEW members or LAPSED* members from March 1 to 31 2024.
- Senior and Mid-level practitioners, use coupon code: MM2024 to save the $50 initiation or reinstatement fee
- Emerging practitioners, use coupon code: MM2024B to save $25 initiation or reinstatement fee
Membership AND Conference Deal: Get the most out of your new membership and join us at the upcoming 2024 CPRS National Elevate Conference!
If you’re eligible for the March Membership Month promotion, you’re eligible to save 20% off your CPRS National Elevate Conference registration.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re getting your Senior or Mid-level practitioner membership (or renewing your lapsed* membership), your total cost for membership and conference attendance will be $1,673.
If you’re getting your Emerging practitioner membership (or renewing your lapsed* membership), your total cost for membership and conference will be $1,525.
Once you’ve become a member, the CPRS National membership team will reach out to you with a coupon code!
Take advantage of this offer until March 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. Havea question? Contact the membership team at membership@cprs.ca
*Membership must be lapsed by at least 3 months for any Membership Month Promotion*