Honorary Fellow & Honorary Member
This is an individual, from within or without the Society, who the Executive Committee is empowered to confer upon him/her honorary membership in recognition of outstanding services as the case maybe.
Fellow
This a member on who the Executive Committee is empowered to confer the fellowship status in recognition of their contribution in the public relations profession.
Member
This is an individual who, at the date of their application, has attained the majority age and whose application is acceptable to the Executive Committee provided that the applicant:
- has at least two years’ substantial experience in the practice of public relations, and can satisfy the committee as to their professional competence.
- has been engaged full time in public relations and are qualified to undertake the practice of PR.
- has been awarded an academic qualification recognized by the Society.
- has been awarded accreditation by the Society
Associate
- An individual who does not qualify as a full member but is connected with public relations as a profession and satisfies the Committee as to their eligibility in this respect.
- Associate membership does not automatically ensure the transfer to full membership of the Society unless the criteria for full membership described under.
Student member
Student membership is open to individuals who have satisfied the Committee that they intend to pursue a career in public relations and are undertaking a part-time or full-time course in public relations, journalism or a related subject. Student members will be entitled to retain such membership for a period of four years from the date of entry to the Society.