Virginia Communications Hall of Fame to honor five new inductees in April

In 2008, the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame continues its tradition of excellence with the induction of five new members: Rick Boyko, director and professor at the VCU Brand Center; Peter Easter, chairman and director of public affairs for Easter Associates, Inc.; John Edwards, editor and publisher of The Smithfield Times; J. Malcolm "Jay" Pace, III, former editor and owner of the Herald-Progress; and Mark Raper, chairman and CEO of CRT/tanaka.

The Hall of Fame, established by VCU's School of Mass Communications in 1986, recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional achievement in the fields of print, broadcast, public relations, advertising and interactive media, including cable and the Internet. Inductees are nominated and selected by their peers.

These communications pros will be inducted during a ceremony on Thursday, April 17 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va. (more)