SAN DIEGO (October 18, 2007) – Jack M. Berkman, president and CEO of BERKMAN, a full-service communication firm specializing in public relations, marketing, branding and media relations, was honored with the prestigious Eva Irving Community Service Award on Oct. 16th at the Edward L. Bernays awards ceremony, held each year by The San Diego Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Berkman received this high honor for his exceptional community service and contributions for over 30 years to San Diego. A successful business leader, PR veteran and long-time resident of San Diego, Berkman has been involved in many worthwhile causes over the years, including the strategic revitalization of the Gaslamp District in the 1980s and active “live-auctioning” fundraising for various community organizations.

Currently, Berkman serves on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, as Vice-Chair of the San Diego Film Commission, and is a Red Coat member of the Holiday Bowl and Poinsettia Bowl Host Committees. Berkman was also the former chairman and member of the Board of Directors of the Gaslamp Quarter Association and officer and member of Congregation Beth Israel’s Executive Committee.

In addition, BERKMAN received the 2007 Silver Bernays Mark of Excellence Award in the Institutional Programs – Business Products category, honoring the agency for its continued media relations work with San Diego’s oldest and most prominent law firm Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP. This is the fourth consecutive year that BERKMAN received the award.

Each year, The Bernays Awards are held annually by the San Diego chapter of PRSA to acknowledge professionals in the field of public relations and showcase their outstanding efforts and achievements throughout the year.

About BERKMAN:
BERKMAN provides full-service public relations, advertising, special event planning, crisis communications and media training, identity marketing and management services, and public affairs to clients in the professional services, consumer products, technology, hospitality, financial, real estate and public affairs industries. For additional information about BERKMAN, visit www.berkmanpr.com.