On January 19, 2010, AWC-DC Members celebrated
Helen Thomas'
50 year anniversary covering the White House. Helen, left, is congratulated
by Pat Lovenhart and Elaine Graves.
The occasion also marked the publication of her new book, "Listen Up, Mr. President."
Fran Slimmer and her husband Kevin Piatt get their copy
autographed.
photo credit: Maggie J. Szymanek
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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 luncheon 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.
