HBE clients regard Allison as one of the agency’s most popular staff members – in addition to over 30 years of experience in the public relations field, she is known for her delightful personality, reliability, and exceptional organizational skills. Though well-versed in all areas of PR and marketing, her true talent lies in event planning and management. Allison has coordinated and managed events for clients including The Coca-Cola Company, Belk, Chick-fil-A, Cartoon Network, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Christian City, Visiting Nurse Health System, MAP International, and The PGA TOUR Championship. She is also one of HBE’s most tenured employees, with more than 24 years at the firm. Her work experience also includes Experiential Media Group and Brandware Public Relations.  

 

Awards and Distinctions 

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• 2024, PRSA Award of Excellence, Christian City Community Champion Awards 

• 2014, PRSA Phoenix Award, Crisis Communication, Atlanta Track Club 

• 2014, PRSA Phoenix Award, Events & Observances 7 days or fewer, Atlanta Track Club 

• 2009, Sabre Award, Cartoon Network  

 

Boards, Memberships, and Volunteerism 

• Volunteer, Extra Special People 

• Volunteer, Fragile X Foundation – Georgia Chapter 

 

On a Personal Note 

• Allison is a true native, born and raised in Atlanta. 

• Milledgeville, Georgia is named after Allison’s family on her maternal side – her fourth great grandfather John Milledge was governor of Georgia from 1802 to 1806.  

• While serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, John Milledge was selected to establish a site for the state University of Georgia (incorporated on January 27, 1785). In 1801, he purchased 633 acres of land on the Oconee River and donated it to the University of Georgia to build the school’s North Campus and named the surrounding areas Athens.   

• Allison is an avid sports fan, especially the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. 

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