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.
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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
Arkansas Press Women Board Members Elected to Top Roles with National Federation of Press Women
Two longtime leaders of Arkansas Press Women have been elected to top positions with the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW). Debbie Miller, secretary of APW, has been elected president of NFPW, while Kristin Netterstrom Higgins, APW’s immediate past president,...
Higgins Recognized as National Communicator of Achievement Nominee
Kristin Netterstrom Higgins of Bryant, Arkansas, was recognized as a nominee for the 2025 Communicator of Achievement Award from the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW). The honor, given annually for 67 years, is the organization’s highest individual award....
Arkansas Members Earn National Awards in NFPW Contest
Dozens of Arkansas Press Women (APW) members earned national recognition in the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) 2025 National Communications Contest. The awards were announced Sept. 13 during the 2025 NFPW Conference in Golden, Colorado, where more than 250...
Events
APW to Host 2025 Awards Ceremony June 21
The Arkansas Press Women (APW) Association will recognize the award winners in its 2025 Professional Communications Contest at a luncheon on Saturday, June 21. The featured speaker at the luncheon will be APW vice president Lara Farrar, who will discuss her...
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...
Now Open: 2024 APW Professional Communications Contest accepting entries
Entering the 2023 Arkansas Press Women Professional Communications Contest yielded more than awards for KUAF National Public Radio investigative journalist Jacqueline Froelich. Even her listeners were among those who conveyed...