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Illinois Women’s Press Association (since 1885) is an organization of communications professionals working in newspaper, radio, television, public relations, marketing, advertising, freelance writing, magazines, books, and other fields. IWPA is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women.
The IWPA offers:
- Job announcement emails
- Five meetings a year with outstanding speakers and a yearly networking event.
- Recognition through our annual Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest
- Communicator of Achievement honors
- Four issues of the PenPoints newsletter
- Bylines for your PenPoints articles
- Opportunity to sell your books at the Printers Row Book Fair at the IWPA exhibit booth
- Networking with a diverse group of supportive professionals
- High school communications contest
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National Federation of Press Women
NFPW Headquarters
POBox 5556
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 1-800/780-2715
Fax: 1-703-534-5751
E-mail: Presswomen@aol.com
Web site: www.nfpw.org
NFPW is. . .
. . .an organization of professional journalists and communicators. For 60 years we have promoted the highest ethical standards while looking toward the future in professional development, networking and protecting our First Amendment rights. Our objectives are to:
- Keep members at the top of their abilities through dynamic seminars, exceptional networking opportunities and national publications with the hottest tips in the industry.
- Recognize members’ achievement and their service through the nationally-acclaimed Professional Communications Contest and the Communicator of Achievement Award at both the state and national level.
- Support youth activities and education with emphasis on ethics and editorial rights and responsibilities under the First Amendment. NFPW offers scholarships and holds the only nationwide high school writing contest.
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Who can join NFPW?
"Professional communicators actively engaged in any aspect of communications for remuneration may be eligible for active membership." NFPW Bylaws
NFPW accepts professional communicators (women and men) who are employed in all arenas of the field of communications, at all levels of responsibility. We work for newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, schools and colleges, government, corporations, nonprofit agencies and organizations or associations.
NFPW members are editors, writers, publishers, graphic designers, reporters, directors, marketers, photographers, advertising account executives, communications educators, public information officers, public relations practitioners, freelancers, and owners/managers of communications-related businesses.
Qualified applicants must apply for membership in NFPW and a state affiliate. Dues are paid annually. Student memberships are welcomed at a reduced cost and corporate memberships are also available.
Why should I join NFPW?
Reasons for joining NFPW include: professional growth and recognition, career enhancement, networking, publications and scholarships. Our services are comprehensive:
- Professional Recognition
- State and national communications contest
- State and national Communicator of Achievement awards
- Recognize members’ achievements and service to our profession and the community
- Continuing Professional Education and Leadership Skills
- National, regional and state conferences
- Specialized traveling programs/seminars
- Targeted articles in AGENDA with ideas that pay
- Scholarships and grants
- Nationwide Networking with Journalists and Communicators
- State and national meetings
- Membership Director and Information Guide
- International and national study tours
- Professional Advocacy
- National membership in Council of Presidents of National Journalism Organizations
- Access to public records and proceedings through Freedom of Information Councils
- Legal advice
- National code of ethics
- Business/Personal Discounts
- NFPW credit cards
- Loans and grants
- Group insurance programs
- Office/business supplies
- NFPW products (coffee mugs, keychains, mouse pads, etc.)
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Questions about membership?
Call 312/458-9151 or e-mail the IWPA 2nd VP & Membership Chair
Rachel Madorsky rzmadorsk@yahoo.com
Warmest Regards,
Rachel Madorsky
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