2026 Great Communicator Celebration

Director of Volusia County Beach Safety, Tammy Malphurs, will receive the Roger Pynn APR, CPRC, Great Communicator Award

Join the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) as we honor Tammy Malphurs, Director of Volusia County Beach Safety, as the recipient of the 24th Annual Roger Pynn APR, CPRC Great Communicator Award.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose careers exemplify outstanding communication, community service, leadership, and public trust. Tammy's three decades of service along Volusia County's coastline have made her one of the region's most respected public information leaders and a trusted voice during emergencies, public safety initiatives, and community outreach efforts.

As the first female director in the history of Volusia County Beach Safety, Tammy began her career as a lifeguard and rose through the ranks to become a triple-certified ocean rescue lifeguard, law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, and ultimately department director. Her commitment to transparent communication, public education, and lifesaving awareness has strengthened community trust and helped keep residents and visitors safe.

Guests will enjoy a hot lunch while recognizing Tammy's remarkable achievements and learning more about her impact on public safety, communications, and community engagement throughout Volusia County.

Reserve your seat today and help us celebrate an inspiring leader whose commitment to communication, public service, and community safety has made a lasting impact across our region.

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2026-2027 Board of Directors

Lauren Wiseman, Chapter President - Media Relations Specialist, Brown & Brown Insurance

Michelle Bartlome, President-Elect - Communications Manager, AdventHealth

Tangela Boyd, Immediate Past President - Digital Marketing Manager, Daytona Beach Area CVB

Mike Springer, VP of Finance - Public Information Officer, City of Port Orange

Seth Robbins, VP of Public Relations - Director of Executive Communications, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Sharon Harlow, Secretary - Communications Specialist, Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Chris Graham, APR, CPRC, VP of Accreditation, Communications Manager, AdventHealth

Sasha Staton, VP of Member Services - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications

Vicki Karr, VP of Communications - Public Information Officer, Volusia Sheriff’s Office

Danielle FitzPatrick, VP of Digital Services - Regional Media & Communications Coord., St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District

Erika Wilson, VP of Student Services - Instructor of Mass Communications, Bethune-Cookman University

Dr. Salvador ‘Ray’ Victor, Student Faculty Advisor (VISIONS), Professor, Bethune-Cookman University

‍ Melissa Bergman, VP of Programs - Public Affairs Director, St. John's County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller

Mary Dorn, APR, VP of Special Events - Mary Dorn Communications Consulting

‍ ‍Georgia Turner, Senior Advisor - Executive Director, West Volusia Tourism Bureau

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