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SUMMARY:February Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Utah PRSA • February Luncheon (Online)\nWhen Information Moves Faster Than Facts\nPreparing People for What They Don’t Want to Think About\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 • Online-Only\n \nSIGN UP NOWATTENDANCE OPTIONSMEET THE SPEAKER\n\n \n \n\nWhen a crisis hits\, information spreads instantly—often before facts are confirmed. Drawing on experience as lead\nPublic Information Officer during the March 18\, 2020\, Magna earthquake and COVID-19 pandemic\, this session examines\nthe realities of communicating in fast-moving\, high-pressure situations. \nAttendees will explore the challenge of preparing people on “blue sky” days—when readiness messaging feels easy to ignore—\nand why that work directly impacts how messages are received during an emergency. We’ll also share practical strategies for\nmanaging misinformation\, responding to rumors without amplifying them\, and maintaining message discipline when information\nis moving faster than facts. \n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\nFormat\nUpdate: Online (Zoom)\nPrice\n$5–$28 (varies by attendance option)\n\nSIGN UP NOW\n\n \n\nChoose How You Attend\n\n\nIn-person Luncheon — Salt Lake City\nZions Bank Headquarters — Founders Room\n1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84133\nParking: City Creek Center parking garage. Proceed to the Founders Room on the 18th floor.\n\n\nIn-person Watch Party — St. George\nUtah Tech University\n225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, UT 84770\n\n\nOnline — Zoom\nJoin virtually from anywhere.\nZoom link will be provided upon registration for online ticket holders.\n\n\n\n \n\nGuest Speaker\n\n \n\nTina Brown\nTina Brown is the PIO/JIC Manager for Salt Lake County Emergency Management (since July 2018)\, responsible for the operation of the county’s Joint Information Center (JIC). Before SLCo EM\, Tina served as Communications Specialist / Public Information Officer for the City of South Jordan. She previously worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Utah\, Colorado\, Wyoming\, and Washington\, DC\, and has collaborated with local and national news outlets\, including KUTV Channel 2 where she helped write and produce stories for “Get Gephardt.”Tina holds a Master’s Degree in Public Information and Technology from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Utah. She is also a certified Type III Wildland Firefighter.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Options\n\nIn-person SLC (Member): $20\nIn-person SLC (Nonmember): $28\nSt. George Watch Party: $18\nStudent (Either Location): $12\nOnline (Zoom) Member: $5\nOnline (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/february-luncheon/
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SUMMARY:January Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:We’re teaming up with the Utah PIO Association for a free quarterly luncheon—thanks to our sponsor\, Intermountain Health. \nJoin us on January 21\, 2026 at the Riverton Hospital Education Center. South Jordan’s communications team will walk us through how they built excitement and shaped public perception during the Salt Lake Bees relocation announcement. \nGolden Spike Awards \nWhat to expect\n\nA behind-the-scenes look at messaging strategy and rollout timing\nTactics used to build momentum and manage public perception\nTakeaways you can apply to your next high-visibility announcement\n\nBuilding Buzz Through Strategic Communications \nWhen the Salt Lake Bees announced their move to South Jordan\, the City’s communications team launched a two-phase campaign to address concerns and build excitement. Phase One focused on resident concerns\, like traffic and parking\, much of which was largely outside the City’s control. Phase Two pivoted to what the City could own: storytelling\, identity\, and civic pride. Through creative video\, mayoral messaging\, and strategic media\, the campaign generated overwhelming positive sentiment and about the Bees new home in South Jordan. This session explores how communicators can shape perception and drive connection amid multi-agency complexities and branding challenges. \n✅ Key Points Covered: \n\nLessons from Phase One: When public concerns aren’t yours to fix\nShifting to strength: Focusing messaging on what you can control\nCreative content strategy\nLeveraging elected officials to build trust and authority\nPromoting your identity when branding conflicts\nMeasuring success: Sentiment\, engagement\, media\, and clarity\nTakeaways for communicators navigating multi-jurisdictional projects\n\nSchedule\n\n11:30 AM — Arrival + lunch/networking\n12:00 PM — Program begins (speaker)\n1:00 PM — Wrap\n\nFormat\nHybrid: In-person + streamedStreaming details will be shared with attendees. \nWho can attend\nUtah PRSA & Utah PIO Association members \nCost\nFree \nLocation\nRiverton Hospital\, Education Center \nRiverton Hospital Education Center
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SUMMARY:Leading with Connection: Career Lessons from Amanda Covington
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build a meaningful\, resilient career in communications? How do you nurture relationships\, say “yes” to the right opportunities\, and navigate change with confidence? \nJoin Utah PRSA for a special conversation with Amanda Covington\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at the Larry H. Miller Company. Amanda will share insights from more than two decades in corporate affairs\, government relations\, and executive leadership—spanning aerospace and defense\, higher education\, state government\, and corporate communications. \nIn this session\, Amanda will explore: \n\nHow to intentionally build and nurture your network throughout your career\nWhy having the courage to say “yes” to new opportunities can change your trajectory\nPractical ways to navigate adversity and uncertainty with clarity and strength\nWhat resilience looks like in real-life leadership and life outside of work\n\nWhether you’re a student\, an early-career professional\, or a seasoned leader\, you’ll walk away with practical perspectives on making brave career decisions\, investing in relationships\, and staying grounded in your values. \nGuest Speaker\nAmanda Covington is the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for the Larry H. Miller Company \nAmanda Covington is the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for the Larry H. Miller Company\, where she leads communications\, government relations\, and community initiatives. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Communications and Government Relations for Vista Outdoor Inc. and has more than 20 years of experience guiding corporate communications and public policy strategies. \nHer background spans financial and crisis communications\, media and public relations (domestic and international)\, corporate branding and advertising\, digital and employee communications\, legislative affairs\, association work\, and community relations. \nBefore her roles in the private sector\, Amanda served as: \n\nVice President of Corporate Communications for ATK (aerospace\, defense\, and commercial products)\nAssistant Commissioner for Public Affairs at the Utah System of Higher Education\, where she led communications and legislative strategy for the State Board of Regents\nDeputy for Communications and spokesperson for Utah Governor Olene S. Walker\nDirector of Communications for the Utah Department of Transportation\n\nShe began her career in broadcast journalism\, working for Utah’s NBC and ABC affiliates. \nAmanda is deeply engaged in community leadership. She serves as chair of the Utah Board of Higher Education\, is an executive board member of the Utah Women’s Leadership Institute\, sits on the advisory board for First Lady Abby Cox’s ShowUp Utah! Initiative\, and serves on the boards of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and 47G Utah Aerospace & Defense. She has also served as a trustee for Weber State University and Davis Technical College. \nIn 2023\, the Salt Lake Chamber honored her as an Athena\, and she was recognized as one of Utah Business Magazine’s “30 Women to Watch.” She is a graduate of the University of Utah\, with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the Honors College and a Master of Public Administration. Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband\, two sons\, and two dogs. \n\nLocations\nJoin us in the way that works best for you: \n\nIn-person Luncheon – Salt Lake CityZions Bank Headquarters – Founders RoomAddress: 1 S Main St\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84133(Park in the City Creek Center parking garage and proceed to the Zions Bank Founders Room on the 18th floor.)\nIn-person Watch Party – St. GeorgeUtah Tech University225 S Univ Ave\, St. George\, UT 84770\nOnline – ZoomJoin us virtually from anywhere.(Zoom link will be provided upon registration.)
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/leading-with-connection-career-lessons-from-amanda-covington/
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SUMMARY:2025 Golden Spike Awards
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nCelebrate Utah’s best in public relations at the 2025 Golden Spike Awards—an evening honoring standout campaigns\, tactics\, and professionals across the state. Network with peers\, meet the finalists\, and toast the winners in an unforgettable night of recognition and community. \n \nGet Your 2025 Golden Spike Awards Tickets\nTicket sales have now closed.  \nTickets were available as single tickets (open seating) or as tables (guaranteed group seating for eight individuals). \n\nGeneral Admission:$100.00\nTable (8):$800.00\n\nWhen & Where\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\nVenue: University of Utah Ken Garff University Club at Rice–Eccles Stadium\nAddress: 451 S 1400 E\, Ste 201\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84112\nTransit: UTA TRAX Red Line — Stadium Station (short walk to the stadium)\n\nEvening Schedule\n\n6:00 PM — Doors & Networking Reception (Hosted Bar)\n6:30 PM — Dinner Service\n7:15 PM — Awards Program\n~9:00 PM — Closing & Photos\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nPR\, communications\, marketing\, and public affairs professionals\nIn-house\, agency\, nonprofit\, higher-ed & government teams\nStudents & emerging professionals\nSponsors\, partners\, and community leaders\n\nWhat We’re Celebrating\nThe Golden Spike Awards feature Campaigns\, Tactics\, and the new Bronze Spike recognitions (e.g.\, innovative AI usage\, storytelling\, social video\, and more). Submissions are evaluated using RPIE/measurement best practices and highlight high-impact outcomes across sectors. \nKey Entry Notes (for entrants)\n\nEntry deadline extended: September 21\, 2025\nEligibility window: Work produced in part between Aug 1\, 2024 and Jul 31\, 2025\nSubmission: One project per form; summary + supporting items uploaded as a single PDF\n\n(See the official awards page for categories\, fees\, and full rules.)\nAwards details ·\nSubmit entries \nAttire\nBusiness or cocktail attire (black-tie optional). \nParking & Arrival\n\nParking: On-site stadium parking available (details TBD; consider rideshare).\nTransit: UTA TRAX Red Line — Stadium Station adjacent to Rice–Eccles Stadium.\nVenue Entrance: Ken Garff University Club\, South End Zone / Ste 201.\n\nAccessibility\nThe venue and stadium entrances are accessible. If you need accommodations (seating\, dietary\, ASL\, etc.)\, please add a note at checkout or contact the organizer. \nSponsorship\nShowcase your brand to Utah’s communications leaders. View sponsor info or email us for custom packages. \n\nQuestions? Contact the organizer or reply to your ticket confirmation email.
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/2025-golden-spike-awards/
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SUMMARY:Goodbye\, Utah Hockey Club. Tusks Up\, Utah Mammoth!
DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Utah Mammoth: Building a Forever Identity\nLisa Nilchian\, Vice President of Marketing for the Utah Mammoth\, shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching Utah’s newest NHL franchise identity. From navigating a fast-tracked timeline to aligning cross-functional teams\, this session offers a firsthand look at how the Utah Mammoth brand came to life. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, August 27\, from 12–1 p.m. MT on how this process took place \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nThe journey to discovering the Utah Mammoth name\, including key decisions and unexpected turns\nHow the organization executed a full-scale brand launch in just over a month\nThe power of a “One Team” mentality in driving collaboration and success across departments\nInsights into building a brand that connects deeply with fans from day one\n\nRegister here to join us via Zoom or in person in Salt Lake City or St. George. \nTime:  Wednesday\, August 27\nfrom 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.\nWhere: Salt Lake City – In-person at the Zions Bank building \n\nLuncheon: Held at Zions Bank at 1 Main St. in Salt Lake City. Park in the City Creek Center parking garage\, and go to the Zions Bank Founders Room on the 18th floor.\n\nWhere: St. George Watch Party – Utah Tech University Plaza \n\nLuncheon: 1071 East 100 South\, Building C. Come up to the 2nd floor\, and go to the back door on the left.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://utahprsa.org/event/goodbye-utah-hockey-club-tusks-up-utah-mammoth/
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