2010 MATRIX AWARD WINNERS AND PRESENTERS
May 19, National Press Club

Left to right: Katherine Cotsonas, scholarship winner; Pam Gentry, Andrea's presenter; 2010 Matrix winner Andrea Roane; 2010 Matrix winner Gloria Story Dittus; Gloria's presenter Mimí Simoneaux Kneuer; 2010 Matrix emcee Maria Rodriguez and AWC-DC chapter president D'Oniece Dillard at the National Press Club.

2010 Matrix Scholarship Winner and Sponsor
Student scholarship winner Katherine Cotsonas (left) receives the 2010 scholarship from Melanie Jordan, Managing Director of PRofessional Solutions, LLC, the corporate scholarship sponsor.

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Photos taken by: Maggie J. Szymanek, Uncommon Photography. uncommonphotography.com

Who We Are

The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the communications era.

A Century of Women in Communications
In 1909, seven female journalism students at the University of Washington at Seattle started an organization to help women break into communications professions and get paid as much as men for their efforts. Today, The Association for Women in Communications is a strong network of over 3,000 professionals working in a range of communications fields.

Representing the full spectrum of the communications industry, AWC members share their knowledge. Network and learn new skills at our monthly events, get lower rates on chapter and national events and join a close-knit group of women who help each other develop professionally. Benefits of Membership

Awards

International Matrix Award -Presented at the annual national conference, the International Matrix Award rewards a communications professional for achieving the highest level of professional excellence. In 2008, the AWC recognized Christiane Amanpour and in 2007, Helen Thomas.

Clarion Awards - Started in 1972, the Clarions honor excellence in 132 categories across all communications disciplines. Entries are judged against the work of their peers in size and budget to ensure that everyone from the largest ad agency to the smallest newspaper is fairly considered.

Matrix Awards for Professional Achievement - Awarded at an annual event in May, the DC Chapter recognizes top women communicators in the region with the Matrix Award. Previous recipients include Eleanor Clift, Cokie Roberts and Andrea Mitchell.