Associate professor of strategic communication Amiso George is now a Public Relations Society of America Fellow.

The induction ceremony of the 14 PRSA inductees took place Oct. 16 at the PRSA 2010 International Conference in Washington, D.C.

According to a press release on the PRSA website, The College of Fellows was founded in 1990 as a way to recognize individuals who have demonstrated superior capabilities as public relations practitioners or educators.

According to the press release, the PRSA Bylaws require that College of Fellows candidates have 20 years or more of experience in the public relations industry and exhibit exceptional personal and professional qualities while advancing the state of the profession.

George, who has taught for five years at the university, said it was exciting and an honor to be inducted.

“It’s validation for me and for the work that I’ve done quietly over the years in pubic relations,” she said.

In honor of George’s accomplishment, the PRSA Greater Fort Worth Chapter will hold a reception at Dos Gringos at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29.

George said she was looking forward to the reception dinner.

“It’s a very nice surprise by my chapter here and the chapter has been very supportive,” she said.