Join Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) on November 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for “From Inbox to Lantern: A Case Study in Award-Winning Public Relations,” featuring Christie Solomon, MBA, founder of Elevate Next.
In 2026, Christie’s monthly ELEVATED NEWS newsletter earned a top-tier Lantern Award from the Southern Public Relations Federation, proving that even a one-person agency can achieve award-winning results. In this engaging, real-world case study, Christie will walk attendees through the research, planning, execution, and evaluation behind her award-winning work using the RPIE framework that awards judges apply.
Discover what makes a strong awards entry, why meaningful measurement matters more than vanity metrics, and how small teams can compete and win. Whether you’re preparing your first awards submission or looking to strengthen your public relations results, you’ll leave with practical insights you can put to work right away.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an award-winning PR professional and fellow ECPRO member!
Get Tickets
ECPRO Lunch & Learns offer the opportunity to join the conversation, expand your network, and take away ideas you can put to work! The event will be held in the meeting room at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Advance ticket sales end on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:55 p.m., but you can still attend the Lunch & Learn as a walk-in! Please note that lunch is not guaranteed, and payment will be collected at the door.
Ticket prices: Meeting Sponsor: $100; Guests (non-ECPRO members): $40; ECPRO Members (dues paid): $25.
Speaker Bio
Christie Solomon, MBA
Christie Solomon, MBA, founded Elevate Next, a web design, marketing, and strategy firm serving clients across the United States, with roots on Florida’s Emerald Coast and in Sewanee, Tennessee. She holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management (now part of Arizona State University) and brings more than 15 years of corporate experience in strategy, business development, and market analysis, along with fluency in Spanish from years working in Spain and across Latin America.
In 2026, her monthly ELEVATED NEWS newsletter earned a top-tier Lantern Award from the Southern Public Relations Federation. A two-term ECPRO Publicity Chair and active member, Christie focuses her philanthropy on animal advocacy, working closely with Dog-Harmony, Inc., where she volunteers as a therapy dog team with her rescue dog and office manager, Chloe.