IWPA
Illinois Woman's Press Association
Since 1885
P.O. Box 59256
Schaumburg, IL 60159-0256
312.458.9151
www.iwpa.org
FOR RELEASE: May 14, 2005 CONTACT: Cecilia Green, Contest
Director
IWPA Announces Winners in Communications Contest
Chicago Writer Takes Top Award
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Illinois Woman's Press Association, an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), honored 79 winning entries from 23 individuals with Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest awards at its May 14 Awards Luncheon at the Chicago Athletic Association in Chicago.
The 35 1st place entries have gone on to NFPW for national judging. Results will be announced at the Sept. 8-10 conference in Seattle, Wash. This competition recognizes excellence in communications and covers a wide range of categories in print and electronic media, books, photography, advertising, public relations and Web sites.
Jan Lisa Huttner was winner of the Silver Feather Award for achieving
the highest number of points of any entrant. She received 9 awards: five 1st
place awards, one 2nd, two 3rds, and two honorable mentions for her feature
articles, film reviews, columns, and celebrity interviews for publications such
as World Jewish Digest, Women's Enews, ReallyGoodFilms.com
and Chicago Woman. She and her husband Rich host the website Films42.com
to help couples choose good movies that both men and women will enjoy.
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.
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