Cordova Recreation & Park District Communications Manager, Shelby Golden. Photo courtesy of  Cordova Recreation & Park District

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is proud to announce that District Communications Manager Shelby Golden has earned the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

The APR is a professional credential that recognizes demonstrated knowledge, skills and commitment to the practice of public relations. To earn the accreditation, Golden completed a panel presentation featuring the District’s “Make This Time Matter!” campaign and successfully passed a comprehensive examination demonstrating her knowledge and abilities in the field. 

This accreditation is awarded through the Universal Accreditation Board to public relations professionals who demonstrate competence in the practice of public relations, successfully complete the required written and oral examinations and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the development and growth of the profession.

“Earning my APR represents an important point in my growth as a public relations professional,” Golden said. “Over the course of my career, I've learned that our greatest value is in building connections and trust with the communities we serve. It's in asking the right questions, understanding the big picture and helping shape the strategy behind what we aim to achieve.

Having the opportunity to share Make This Time Matter! throughout my APR journey made the process truly meaningful since it represents our District philosophy in action. I look forward to applying what I've learned through the APR process as I continue to grow both as a public relations professional and a leader.”

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters.

For more information, visit www.prsa.org.