Here's to Bob

The stroll from FRAUSE’s reception desk down the hall (past the lovely intern desk) to the conference room is decorated with the awards FRAUSE and agency team members have received throughout the years. I counted a total of seventy-six, although those are just the awards on display – there are many more than those on display in our mini-museum. After talking to various Frause folks here in the Seattle office, favorite awards include the PRSA Puget Sound Totems and the Washington’s Best Workplaces awards given by the Puget Sound Business Journal.


Most recently, we are especially excited about the Jay Rockey Lifetime Achievement Award that will be presented to our Founder and Chairman/CEO, Bob Frause at the PRSA Puget Sound Holiday Gala on December 6. As stated on PRSA’s website, “The Jay Rockey Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2002 in honor of Jay Rockey’s commitment to the public relations profession. This award recognizes the career achievements of a Puget Sound area public relations professional who has advanced the field of public relations and demonstrated outstanding professional ability and conduct throughout his or her career.”

Here at FRAUSE, we are so thrilled to see Bob celebrated for his work in the industry and his commitment to PRSA and ethics in the PR profession. As the intern, I have the opportunity to participate in office culture, but also observe with the perspective of a fly on the wall. In so doing, I have witnessed and shared in the magical work environment Bob creates daily.

I have noticed Bob leads the FRAUSE team through example. Everyday he is the first person in the office – commuting from his home on Whidbey Island. He constantly lends his counsel to clients and colleagues. And last but not least is the dedication to PRSA Bob illustrates for the FRAUSE team — from paying the PRSA dues for senior staff to encouraging participation in PRSA events.


FRAUSE is a great team, and lucky for us, Bob is the icing on our cake. Here’s to Bob as the 2011 recipient of the Jay Rockey Lifetime Achievement Award!