Paul Noble has become one of the first ever Chartered PR Practitioners. Chartered Practitioner is a senior professional status awarded to members of the CIPR who can demonstrate an outstanding level of professional practice and knowledge, and a commitment to continuous learning. According to CIPR Acting Director General Ann Mealor, "Those receiving Chartered Practitioner status this year are all pioneers, setting the bar for future generations of PR leaders. They've had to successfully complete a rigorous assessment process to emerge as the profession's first Chartered PR Practitioners and are to be congratulated."