IWPA members had quite the showing in the 2017 National Federation of Press Women’s annual Communications Contest! We are very proud of our successful community. All winners are invited accept their awards at the 2017 NFPW Communications Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.

Lolita Ditzler, who won first place for her essay Life with Linda, stated she was “elated” upon receiving the news. “The judges comments were an ego boost,” according to Ditzler. Becky Sarwate also won first place in the Reviews category, an honor to which she referred to as “creative affirmation for doing what you love!” Like Sarwate, member Terrie Albano was also “honored” and grateful for the recognition.

IWPA is proud of all members who entered the NFPW Contest. We look forward to celebrating more great work next year!

IWPA Member Prize  Entry Title
Terrie Albano Second  School funding slashed by $750 million…
Terrie Albano Second  The Cable Splicer: A Story About Guts…
Terrie Albano Third  NEIU students tell lawmakers to fund education
Terrie Albano Honorable Mention  Labor grapples with Standing Rock and Dakota…
Lolita Ditzler First  Life with Linda
Tim Libretti Second  What makes a quality job?: Job Talk series…
Carrie Reffitt Second  www.SexualDifference.com
Becky Sarwate First  Ultra American: A Patriot Act;Phantom of the…
Becky Sarwate Honorable Mention  CNN’s Donna Brazile Latest Victim in 2016’s…
Patricia Szpekowski Second  Dundee Township Meadowdale Raceway…
Patricia Szpekowski Honorable Mention  Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce…
Stephanie Taylor Second  Chicago Filmmaker Will Adams
Mary Wagner Third  “Why the Hell Not?”; “Red Shoes and the Rocky Steps”
Mary Wagner Third  Finnigan the Circus Cat
Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas Third  Celebrating Our COA History 1957~2015