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The Association for Women in Communications (AWC) mission is to
champion the advancement of women across all communications
disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and
positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving
communications era.
AWC is one of the nation's largest communications
organizations with 7,500 members active in all fields of
communications; including journalism, public relations,
corporate communications, advertising, graphics, publishing,
TV/radio/film and technical writing.
The organization recognizes distinguished professional
achievements, promotes high professional standards through the
communications industry and protects First Amendment rights and
responsibilities of communicators.
Membership is open to anyone who spends at least 20 hours per
week in creative professional communications work and to
students pursuing communications careers.
Members of AWC are primarily mid-to senior-level
professionals who work full-time. Nearly 40 percent have 10-20
years experience. Just over 20 percent have worked in
communications for more than 20 years.
The Association for Women in Communications has a long
history. Its roots go back to 1909, when it was founded as an
honorary and professional sorority called Theta Sigma Phi at
University of Washington. In 1972, the name of the organization
was changed to Women in Communications, Inc. and men were
admitted as members. The organization was restructured as The
Association for Women in Communications in 1996.
We encourage people to join at the local level first before
considering a membership in the national organization. First
time individual members can join the Toledo Professional Chapter
for $35 the first year; each year after full membership fees. Corporate memberships
are available, please contact Lori Golaszewski (734 477-4602 ) or
Rebecca Booth (419 855-3399) for more information. |
