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Illinois Woman’s Press Association’s 2016 Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest Results Announced

Illinois Woman’s Press Association P.O. Box 180150, Chicago, Illinois  60618 www.iwpa.org CHICAGO – March 28, 2016 -- The Illinois Woman’s Press Association (IWPA), in cooperation with the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), honors the best professional journalists, writers and communicators in the state through the annual Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest. Today, IWPA [...]

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Joining the IWPA Executive Board: What’s In It For You?

The IWPA Executive Board does a phenomenal job of keeping the Association running and growing. Its commitment to continuing the mission of our founders over 130 years demonstrates passion for communications in general, and the importance of our unique place in history. The dedicated work of our Board members promotes IWPA’s ability to continue shaping [...]

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Social Media: Why You Should Engage IWPA!

Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are the three most visited and utilized social media sites of 2015. They allow users to connect with friends, family, and coworkers, establish professional networks, promote personal achievement, and advertise business organizations. Chances are almost everyone you know has an account on one or all of these platforms, making use in [...]

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IWPA Member Marlene Cook Featured on “Talking with Teri”

Media Network Idaho member, and current National Federation of Press Women President Teri Ehresman, has featured longtime IWPA member Marlene Cook in the latest post on her blog, Talking with Teri. Ehresman’s blog seeks to profile a wide array of “valued, unique and unbelievable NFPW members.” Of Cook she writes: A long-time friend I always look forward [...]

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2015 NFPW High School Communications Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the following Illinois High School student winners in the National Federation of Press Women competition! We are so happy and proud of your accomplishments! Cartooning 1st: Angella Kilabo, Saint Viator HS, Arlington Heights, Illinois; “Federal, state governments shift right” Review HM: Jake Silverman, Jacob Lirtzman, Marisa Flignor & Emma Pinsky, Deerfield HS, Deerfield, [...]

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2015 NFPW Communications Contest Winners Announced!

Wow! It was a great 2015 for members new and experienced, in so many communications disciplines! The judges of the National Federation of Press Women's annual Communications Contest have rewarded 23% of Illinois Woman's Press Association's members for their brilliant work in 2014. We are so very proud to announce the names of these amazing [...]

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IWPA/NFPW Student Memberships: Opening Doors at a Discount

As a student communicator, I was enthralled by the benefits IWPA/NFPW offers its student members. When I applied to IWPA for a possible summer internship, the nurturing member community struck me as wonderful. Student memberships offer tangible benefits such as networking events and workshops, but also an extended hand of friendship and support. As a [...]

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Show Your Love for National Federation of Press Women

The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), of which Illinois Woman's Press Association is the founding affiliate, received a matching grant of $1,000, from American Press Works to help NFPW end the fiscal year in the black again this year -- so the challenge is on and the deadline is June 30. (NFPW year is [...]

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