Pat Szpekowski Recognized by Catholic Press Association

Longtime IWPA Member Pat Szpekowski

Pat Szpekowski, APR, a 20-year member of the Illinois Woman’s Press Association, recently received a first place recognition in the category of “Best coverage of a routine, sacramental event: weekly Diocesan newspaper, circulation 25,000 or less,” from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the Catholic Media Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Szpekowski serves as a freelance correspondent for The Observer, the weekly Diocesan newspaper of the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois.

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Congratulations Pat! We’re very proud of you!

By Becky Sarwate|June 21st, 2016|News|0 Comments

About the Author: Becky Sarwate

Becky Sarwate was the 49th President of the Illinois Woman’s Press Association (2013-2017). She continues serving the organization in the role of Digital Marketing Chair. Becky is a former freelance writer who contributed to a number of publications including the Broadway Blog and Edge Media Network, where she reviewed Chicago theater productions, and Wrigleyville Nation, chronicling the highs and lows of lifelong Chicago Cubs fandom. She also published a political/cultural column for Contemptor. In addition, she’s written for PoliticusUSA.com, RootSpeak magazine, NewCity, Make It Better and StreetWise. Becky is a multiple IWPA Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest winner, as well as a 10-time National Federation of Press Women award recipient.