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
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...
Events
APW Outing to UA Little Rock Baseball Game on April 26
Join us for a free group outing to the UA Little Rock vs. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville baseball game on Saturday, April 26, at Gary Hogan Field (2400 S. Harrison St., Little Rock). The game starts at 4 p.m., and we have reserved the deck for our group.As...
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...