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Double win at Public Relations awards ceremony

(20 January 2006)

Durham University had a double cause for celebration at the annual North East public relations industry awards night with honours for Head of Media & Public Affairs, Keith Seacroft and graduate Neal Smith.

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations Pride Awards recognise achievement and quality in a wide range of categories. Keith Seacroft won one of the special awards, the Ken Robinson Trophy, as PR Professional of the Year. Neal Smith, a 1996 Grey College graduate in History, was PR Student of the Year. A former reporter on the Journal in Newcastle and at the Times Education Supplement, Neal is Media & PR Manager at the Association of North East Councils. Picture shows Keith Seacroft receiving his trophy from Jan Hillary, Chair of the North East region of the CIPR. PHOTOGRAPH: © DIRK VAN DER WERFF / AQPHOTOS.COM