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Early Deadline for Contest Entries is Jan. 29

Early Deadline for Contest Entries is Jan. 29

Early deadline for contest entries is noon Jan. 29 The Arkansas Press Women (APW) Professional Communications Contest is underway, with expanded opportunities to submit entries in several categories. Information is posted on the contest page of the National Federation...

Going In Depth with Josie Lenora

Going In Depth with Josie Lenora

Arkansas Press Women member Josie Lenora serves as the government reporter for Little Rock Public Radio. This up and coming reporter is the recipient of the National Press Foundation’s Elections Journalism Fellowship, and she is explaining how this fellowship impacted...

Arkansas High School Students Take Home National Awards

Arkansas High School Students Take Home National Awards

Thirteen Arkansas high school students earned national recognition in the National Federation of Press Women’s (NFPW) 2024 High School Communication Contest. Nearly 2,000 students participated in the contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women’s...

2024 APW Sweepstakes Winner Dwain Hebda Shares All

2024 APW Sweepstakes Winner Dwain Hebda Shares All

For the third year in a row, Dwain Hebda, founder and president of Ya!Mule Wordsmiths, has won the Arkansas Press Women’s Sweepstakes Award. Hebda, who also serves as editor in chief of AY Media Group and lead writer for Wheelhouse Publishing, is sharing invaluable...

APW Names Winners of 2024 Communications Contest

APW Names Winners of 2024 Communications Contest

Arkansas Press Women announced the winners of its annual Professional Communications Contest at an awards luncheon Saturday at The Villa Marre in Little Rock.  Work produced in a variety of communications fields during 2023 was eligible to compete. First-place...

Arkansas Press Women to Honor 2024 Award Winners on May 18

Arkansas Press Women to Honor 2024 Award Winners on May 18

Arkansas Press Women will celebrate the winners of this year’s Professional Communication Contest during an awards ceremony on Saturday, May 18. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Villa Marre, 1321 Scott St., in Little Rock. The ceremony...