About

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 our chapter's group 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 Michelle Dockins (567 661-7612 ) or Rebecca Booth (419 855-3399) for more information.

Visit the National Association's website.

Chapter meetings are held on the 2nd Thursdays of the Month
11:30am networking, Noon-1:00 pm luncheon & event.

Venue: Oliver House Complex, 27 Broadway, Toledo 43604, East Toledo

Topics vary month by month.

Lunch Cost: $18/member; $25/nonmember; $18 first-time guest

For more information, call Jessica Stygles, 419-724-9422.