Title: Lutherans Win RPRC Awards ELCA NEWS SERVICE - NEWSBRIEF April 21, 1997 LUTHERANS WIN RPRC AWARDS The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and related individuals won 29 DeRose-Hinkhouse awards at the annual convention of the Religious Public Relations Council (RPRC). The convention was held April 3-5 in Boston. The memorial award recognizes communication efforts of the 500 RPRC members in the United States and Canada in print, audiovisual and video media, photography, public relations and special projects. Those receiving "Awards of Excellence" include: "Specific Mission Support Catalog 1996-1997" - ELCA Division for Congregational Ministries; "Proclaim God's Peace Triennial Convention Highlights" video - Women of the ELCA; "From Gutenberg to Gates" magazine article series for Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. - Fred Gonnerman; "Across the Board" newsletter - ELCA Board of Pensions; "Turtle Tales: World Turtle in Peru" videotape - Lutheran World Relief. Those receiving "Awards of Merit" include: "Seeds for the Parish" newsletter - ELCA Department for Communication; "MOSAIC" video magazine - ELCA Department for Communication; "Luther Seminary Annual Report, 1995-1996" - Fred Gonnerman; "Divorce...Can I Love Again?" Lutheran Vespers radio program - ELCA Department for Communication; "Is There Room For Me in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?" - ELCA Department for Communication, Commission for Multicultural Ministries and the Division for Ministry. RPRC promotes high standards for religious public relations and communications and provides training and continuing education. Founded in 1929, it is the nation's oldest public relations association. For information contact: Ann Hafften, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/co/news/current.html