2007 Member and Student Communications Contest Winners
Member Contest
The Illinois Woman's Press Association, an affiliate of the National Federation
of Press Women (NFPW), honored 30 members for 83 winning entries in the 2007
Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest at its May 19 Awards Luncheon at the Union
League Club in Chicago.
The 37 1st place entries have gone on to NFPW for national judging. Results will be announced at the September 20-22 conference in Richmond, VA. This competition recognizes excellence in communications and covers a wide range of categories in print and electronic media, books, photography, advertising and public relations.
Cecilia Green, Director of Public Relations for Turnaround Management Association in Chicago, was the winner of the Silver Feather Award for achieving the highest number of points among all the entrants. She received four 1st place awards, one 2nd place and one honorable mention for her entries in the news reporting, public relations, public service programs, audiovisual and annual report categories.
A total of 130 entries were submitted for state judging. The most competitive categories were in web writing, news writing and public relations/advertising/research. List of winners.
Student Contest
Congratulations to all who participated. First place entries in 12 categories
have gone on for national judging. List
of winners.
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IWPA is the state affiliate of NFPW, an organization that offers networking and professional development, is dedicated to professional excellence and the highest ethical standards in the communications field, and to the rights and responsibilities of the First Amendment. More information about IWPA can be obtained by calling the Illinois Woman's Press Association Hotline, 312.458.9151, or visiting the Web site www.iwpa.org.
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