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
Arkansas Press Women Seeks New Leaders to Join Board and Committees
Arkansas Press Women (APW), the state’s professional organization for communicators, is looking for dynamic professionals to join its board of directors and serve in key chair positions.Several leadership roles are now open, creating an exciting opportunity for...
Applications Open for 2026 Arkansas Press Women College Scholarship
Arkansas Press Women is now accepting applications for its 2026 College Scholarship, offering undergraduate students an opportunity to receive financial support as they pursue careers in journalism, mass communication, or related fields. Arkansas Press Women awards a...
Missed the Early Deadline? You Can Still Enter the APW Professional Contest
If you missed the early deadline for the Arkansas Press Women Professional Communications Contest, there’s still time to enter. Although the early deadline passed at noon Jan. 21, entries are still being accepted through noon on Feb. 18, 2026. Professional entries...
Events
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...