IWAP - Member Info

Member Info

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.

IWPA offers:

Job announcement emails
Five meetings a year with outstanding speakers
Recognition through our annual Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest
Communicator of Achievement honors
Seven 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
Ability to participate in the Ambassador Program and receive up to $50 in registration fee reimbursement
Leadership opportunities
High school communications contest

Membership Information and Form

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 Amendement. NFPW offers scholarships and holds the only nationwide high school writing contest.

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.)