Frank E. Ovaitt Jr., BJ ’69

Frank E. Ovaitt Jr., BJ '69

Frank E. Ovaitt Jr., BJ ’69, received the Gerald Sass Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication. The award, established in 1946, is based in part on connecting the work of academics and communications professionals. Ovaitt is the first public relations professional to win the award. He is president and CEO of the Institute for Public Relations.

Updated: August 20, 2014