The Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America recently presented seven awards to outstanding communications professionals including Redmond resident Cheri Brennan, APR, who received the prestigious Jay Rockey Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her career achievements.

Brennan is a public-relations veteran with more than 30 years in the industry. The 30-year Redmond resident founded Alliance Communications and is one of four principals with Golf Marketing Team. She has dedicated much of her career to community service, using her communications and marketing skills to further nonprofit organizations’ missions and raise funds for worthy causes.

Additionally, Brennan has been a leader in the marketing and communications profession, serving as local chapter president for the Public Relations Society of America, Marketing Communications Executives International and American Marketing Association.