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
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...
Young Author Advocates for Kindness Through Award-Winning Children’s Book
Meet Aly Hobson, Arkansas Press Women’s Youngest Winner of 2025Aly Hobson, a 17-year-old rising senior at White Hall High School, is the youngest winner of the Arkansas Press Women’s 2025 Professional Communications Contest. She received third place in the category of...
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