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APW names winners of 2026 Communications Contest
Ya!Mule Wordsmiths’ Hebda receives 5th straight Sweepstakes Award Arkansas Press Women announced winners of its annual Professional Communications Contest at an awards luncheon Saturday at Central Baptist College in Conway. Work produced in a variety of communications...
National Federation of Press Women Announces 2026 Communications Conference in Ellicott City, Maryland
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) will explore the enduring power of words — and the future of media.NFPW’s 2026 Communications Conference, themed...
Arkansas Students Earn National Honors in NFPW High School Communications Contest
Arkansas students earned top honors in the 2026 National Federation of Press Women High School Communications Contest, receiving first-, second-, and third-place awards as well as honorable mentions in categories ranging from writing and photography to broadcast...
Remembering Bill Shrum: A Life of Journalism, Service, and Friendship
Journalist. Santa Claus. Volunteer. Friend. Holmanite. Cancer survivor. Uncle Bill. City Council member. Bill Shrum never met a stranger in his 75 years of life. “He had a remarkable gift for making young people feel seen, valued, and celebrated,” wrote Cindy...
Arkansas Students Recognized in 2026 Press Women High School Communications Contest
The Arkansas Press Women (APW) have announced the winners of the 2026 High School Communications Contest, recognizing outstanding student work in journalism, photography, broadcasting, and media production from across the state. This year’s contest showcased...
APW New Member Spotlight: Toni Boyer Stewart
Arkansas Press Women is pleased to welcome Toni Boyer Stewart, a new member who is already making an impact by serving as APW’s College Scholarship Chair. Toni retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2024, where she worked as a website marketing...
APW Awards Scholarship to NWACC’s Villegas
Arkansas Press Women (APW) has awarded its 2026 scholarship to Valeri Villegas, a journalism student at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Villegas, of Rogers, Arkansas, is a first-generation Latina American focused on reporting issues affecting underrepresented...
APW to Host 2026 Awards Ceremony on May 30
The Arkansas Press Women (APW) will recognize winners of its 2026 Professional Communications Contest during a luncheon on Saturday, May 30. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Central Baptist College Mabee Student Center in...
NFPW Launches New Professional Development Series
The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) has launched a new professional development series that will feature quarterly virtual professional development sessions designed to support member growth and success. These engaging, expert-led sessions will cover timely...
Arkansas Press Women Seeks New Leaders to Join Board and Committees
Arkansas Press Women (APW), the state’s professional organization for communicators, is looking for dynamic professionals to join its board of directors and serve in key chair positions.Several leadership roles are now open, creating an exciting opportunity for...