The May 2024 edition of IALR at a Glance is jam-packed with exciting news and updates! Learn more about…
- IALR Supports EMS Apprenticeships
- Registration Opens for Summer STEM Camps
- ICC Hosts 1,000+ at God’s Pit Crew Banquet
- Much more!
Allison Moore Participates in Lead Virginia, Joined by Southern Virginia Leaders
Allison Moore, the Director of Public Relations and Communications at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), is one of 46 participants in the 2024 cohort of Lead Virginia, a prestigious leadership development program.
“I am honored to participate alongside some extraordinary leaders from around Virginia and look forward to deepening my connections and growing my network. Lead Virginia provides an exceptional platform to explore and reflect on the unique and diverse challenges, strengths and perspectives of each region. I appreciate this cohesive approach and deeply value IALR’s support of the experience.” – Allison Moore, Director of Public Relations and Communications, IALR
Lead Virginia, a nonprofit and non-partisan organization, operates on the principle of social capital. Each year, it brings together a select group of senior-level professionals who are committed to advancing the future of Virginia. Through immersive experiences in various regions of the state, participants engage directly with local and state leaders to explore responses to critical issues in the areas of economy, education and health.
The program cultivates a strong network of leaders who transcend professional boundaries to collaborate on solutions for the betterment of Virginia. Participants visit different regions of Virginia throughout the year, culminating in a session in the Richmond area and graduation in November. Each session immerses participants in a new region, with the opportunity to interact directly with local and state leaders to examine that area’s unique concerns and discuss potential solutions.
Moore is one of several distinguished leaders from across Southern Virginia who have been selected to participate in the Lead Virginia program. Others include:
- Anne Moore-Sparks, President & Chief Executive Officer, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
- Carolyn Howard, Senior Associate/Program Manager, Dewberry Engineers Inc.
- Spencer Koger, Executive Director, Martinsville Uptown Partnership
- Emma Lugar Sellers, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, Averett University
- Diana Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer, River District Association
Each of these individuals embodies a shared commitment to advancing the region’s interests and fostering meaningful progress.
IALR May 2022 Newsletter
IALR March 2022 Newsletter
IALR Team Wins Gold in PRSA Summit Awards
L-R: Allison Moore and Daniel Dalton of IALR’s PR and Communications team accepted three gold Summit Awards and one special COVID Response Award from the PRSA Blue Ridge Chapter.
IALR’s Public Relations and Communications team won several awards at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Blue Ridge Chapter Summit Awards. The 2021 Industrial Hemp Summit won Gold for Special Events, two days or shorter. The 2020 Annual Report received a Gold award for best Annual Report, and the Monthly Newsletter received Gold for best Newsletter for External Audiences. The Monthly Newsletter also won the COVID Response Award, a new category added to recognize the “tremendous work done by communications professionals during the response to the pandemic.”
“Telling the story of IALR’s work and regional impact has always been an honor, especially considering the high-quality and innovative programs, research, services and facilities that are championed day in and day out by such tireless and exceptional staff,” said Allison Moore, manager of public relations and communications for IALR. “Thank you to the PRSA Blue Ridge Chapter for the incredible honor of winning three Gold Summit Awards, including the seventh consecutive one for our monthly newsletter, which also received the special COVID Response Award this year.”
Two of the winning entries may be viewed at www.ialr.org/newsletters and www.ialr.org/annual-reports.
The Summit Awards are open to all professional public relations practitioners and students in the Blue Ridge Chapter area, which includes Central, Southern and Southwest Virginia. The competition was decided by a panel of judges from the Agricultural Relations Council chapter of PRSA.
