Bernays Award
Deadline: 4/15/24 at 5:00 pm
Instructions and information:
The Edward L. Bernays Primus Inter Pares Award is given to one or more Department of Communication senior(s) who demonstrates outstanding achievement and participation in the area of Public Relations and who submit a superior essay. Participation in Public Relations can include but not limited to: Public relations internship or volunteer work; Public relations focus; or Public relations office in student group. Edward L. Bernays, ’12 is known as the “Father of Public Relations.” He helped found the Cornell PRSSA Chapter in 1983 and established the Primus Inter Pares Award in 1984 to encourage chapter leadership. Mr. Bernays passed away March 9, 1995 at the age of 103.
- Application requires a resume, personal statement, and two on-campus references with contact information.
- Name your files: Award Name_Last Name, First Initial, i.e. "Bernays_Smith, J._Resume"
Open to Communication seniors.
All applications must include the information below:
- Completed Application
- Resume
- Name and email of two references (on campus)
- Personal statement offering details on your public relations work.