MEMBERSHIP

Why become a Member of PRSA Maryland?

Make Connections

• Tap into our community of 200+ Maryland PR pros and PRSA’s national network of 21,000+ professional and 10,000 student members.
• Network with peers, employers, job candidates, prospective clients, future partners and media contacts.

Advance Your Career

•    Learn new skills and gain leadership experience to advance your career.
•    Receive discounts on educational and networking events, such as webinars, learning sessions, workshops and conferences.
•    Access free webinars and resources through PRSA National.
•    Volunteer with other Maryland Chapter members to create resources and plan local professional development and networking events.
•    Connect with coaching and local support to help you through the accreditation process.

Get Recognized

•    Maryland Chapter awards celebrate the best PR campaigns in the state, as well as the people behind the work.
•    We highlight members’ expertise as presenters at our monthly programs and annual conference.
•    We share member updates through our WebNotes newsletter, e-mail alerts and social media channels.

Membership Options

More than three years of experience

• Join as a Member ($255 annual dues + a one-time $65 initiation fee).

Two to three years of experience

• Join as an Associate Member 3 ($200 annual dues).

One to two years of experience

•  Join as an Associate Member 2 ($155 annual dues).

Less than one year of experience

• Join as an Associate Member 1 ($115 annual dues).

Former PRSSA member who graduated within the past two years

•  Join as an Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate ($60 annual dues).

Full-time graduate student working toward a public relations degree

• Join as an Associate Member, Graduate Student ($60 annual dues).

Former PRSA member

•  Join as a Reinstating Member ($255 annual dues plus a one-time $35 reinstatement fee).

Retired

• Members who have been in good standing for at least five years may qualify for retirement status ($50 annual dues). You must be employed less than 50 percent of the time. Contact Membership at memberservices@prsa.org for more information.

Group Member Program

When you sign up your team of five or more members for the first time, receive a FREE Professional Interest Section membership for each individual. Get started!