An Association of Professional Communicators
Arkansas Press Women
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Who We Are
Arkansas Press Women is an association of professional communicators in journalism, public information, business, education and government.
Arkansas Press Women
Professional Development and Support
We support each other through professional development, recognition and competition, networking among ourselves and through related organizations, and celebrating our triumphs and disasters together.
We support our profession by working to protect First Amendment rights and Freedom of Information laws, adhering to a Code of Ethics and supporting youth activities and education.
Journalism
Public Information
Business
Education
Government
Authors
Retired Communicators
Continuing Education
Professional development opportunities are offered throughout the year online and in-person with workshops and conferences.
Communications Contests
Professionals and students can compete statewide and nationally through annual APW communications contests.
Supporting Students
APW awards a $1,000 scholarship every year to an Arkansas college student majoring in communications or journalism.
News
2021 NFPW Conference Moves Online
The 2021 National Federation of Press Women conference may have moved online but Arkansas Press Women members are still excited to host the virtual conference June 10-12, 2021 after many months of planning. We invite you to join us in learning about Arkansas and...
Michelle Duster: A Descendant Goes To Work And Reclaims History Through Her Writing
Michelle Duster heard her great-grandmother’s name a lot when she was growing up on the South Side of Chicago. But when people referred to “Ida B. Wells,” they weren’t talking about a person. They weren’t referring to someone born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862, who became one of the most famous and influential American women of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they were talking about the massive housing project that was named for her.
Tips For A Smooth Conference Week
It’s NFPW 2021 Conference Week. Here are some tips to help make sure your experience is a smooth one.
Arkansas High School Students Win Journalism Awards
Arkansas high school students won several journalism awards recently from the National Federation of Press Women.
Events
Michelle Duster: A Descendant Goes To Work And Reclaims History Through Her Writing
Michelle Duster heard her great-grandmother’s name a lot when she was growing up on the South Side of Chicago. But when people referred to “Ida B. Wells,” they weren’t talking about a person. They weren’t referring to someone born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862, who became one of the most famous and influential American women of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they were talking about the massive housing project that was named for her.
Tips For A Smooth Conference Week
It’s NFPW 2021 Conference Week. Here are some tips to help make sure your experience is a smooth one.
APW Awards Presentation Set for May 8 in Little Rock
Join us for a small in-person gathering on May 8 in Little Rock to celebrate winners of this year's Arkansas Press Women Communications Competition. We are excited for this opportunity to see our friends in person and will be requiring face masks to be worn to...
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