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From APW and BeyondArkansas Press Women Accepting Applications for Scholarship Through April 9
Arkansas Press Women has launched its 2024 scholarship contest, offering aspiring journalists and communicators a golden opportunity to shine. Arkansas Press Women awards a $1,000 scholarship each spring to an undergraduate student – male or female – who is attending...
Arkansas Press Women Honors Trailblazing Journalist: Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Eva Marie Pearson
In a tribute to a lifetime of journalistic excellence, Arkansas Press Women is shining a spotlight on its longest current member, Eva Marie Pearson, as she reflects on her 35-year career in the ever-evolving landscape of journalism. Pearson embarked on her journalism...
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
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
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 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...
APW Announces Winners of 2024 High School Communications Contest
Arkansas Press Women has announced the winners of its 2024 annual High School Communications Contest. The winners were announced during the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association State Convention April 25. All first place winners in the state contest are eligible to...
Charlotte Schexnayder Journalism Internship Recipient Joe Santana Sets Sights on Broadcasting Career
With a passion for storytelling and a knack for communication, Joe Santana, a graduating senior and two-time recipient of the Charlotte Schexnayder Journalism Internship, is poised to embark on an exciting journey into the world of broadcasting. Armed with a degree in...
Torrie Herrington Selected for 2024 APW Scholarship
Arkansas Press Women is proud to announce Torrie Herrington, a junior at the University of Central Arkansas, as the recipient of its 2024 scholarship. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a membership to the 75-year-old statewide professional communication...
Celebrating APW’s 75th anniversary through history
This year marks Arkansas Press Women’s 75th anniversary. Founded in 1949 by Roberta Fulbright, we remain true to our mission: supporting and empowering communicators across Arkansas. To take a deep dive into our organization’s history, join Wendy Plotkin in her work...