Through your involvement with PRSA Miami, you are likely familiar with the Ev Clay/PRSA Miami Chapter Endowment Fund, the largest PRSA chapter-operated scholarship fund in the nation.
It was established in 1985 in memory of Miami public relations pioneer, Everett A. Clay.
In 1940, Ev Clay founded Florida's oldest public relations firm, which was later led by his daughter, Dana Clay, APR. Ev Clay believed strongly in the principles of PRSA and embodied them in his professional life. He was a founding member of the PRSA Miami Chapter that was established in 1955, and received its first lifetime achievement award. In 2000, the fund was recognized as a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation.
The Ev Clay/PRSA Miami Endowment Fund is the most successful endowment scholarship program of any PRSA chapter in the nation, providing financial resources to students with a public relations interest. It has awarded more than $338,500 in scholarships to 177 deserving students.
This year, more than ever, we need your help. If you are a regular contributor, could you consider increasing your gift? Your tax-deductible donation will propel our giving to a new level and directly impact the lives of highly deserving public relations students.
Contributions made before the 2023 luncheon date will be recognized in the event program at the annual endowment fund luncheon. Be sure to connect with PRSA Miami on social media as we gear up to announce the 2023 date. Please join us at the luncheon as we award scholarships to students at Florida International University (FIU), Florida Memorial University (FMU), Miami-Dade College (MDC) and the University of Miami (UM).