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
Obituary Category Added to Arkansas Press Women Communication Contest
A well-written obituary take courage and empath. A strong ability to listen to grieving family and friends. Or at least that's what people who don't routinely write obituaries think it takes. As Pulitzer Prize reporter Jim Sheeler wrote in his book "Obit," -...
Fall Webinar Focuses on COVID-19 Public Data Project
Join us at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 18 for our fall webinar. Misty Orpin will talk about why she started the Arkansas COVID website and Twitter page to inform the public about the spread of coronavirus in the state. The website and social media page...
2021 APW Communications Contest Opens
Arkansas communicators can enter a diverse array of work in the 2021 Arkansas Press Women Contest. Get a head start: The contest year includes work completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. Contact Contest Chair Helen Plotkin with any questions. Win...
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