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About 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.

SAVE THE DATE: SWAN Day Sweet 16!

Last year's SWAN Day had weather that was not so great. If you missed it, check out last year's event on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWIRyAUWZrQ And see our tribute to Loretta Lynn, which was displayed throughout the venue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42X_BK3C6_E Look forward to seeing you this year on March 30th!

National Federation of Press Women Announces National Award Winners

National Federation of Press Women, Inc. 140B Purcellville Gateway Dr., Suite 120, Purcellville, VA 20132 (571) 295-5900 ·info@nfpw.org · www.nfpw.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2023 Media Contacts: Teri Ehresman, NFPW National Contest Director (islandpark723@gmail.com; 208-521-5171) Cate Langley, NFPW Executive Director (info@nfpw.org; 571-295-5900) More information: www.nfpw.org A list of all winners: https://www.nfpw.org/assets/docs/2023/2023%20Professional%20Contest%20Ceremony.pdf PRESS RELEASE The [...]

Longtime IWPA Member Marion E. Gold Releases Debut Novel

MARION E. GOLD, a 28-year member of the National Association of Press Women—and long-time dual member of the Illinois Woman’s Press Association and Arizona Professional Writers—has launched her first novel, co-authored with acclaimed novelist Jerry Marcus. "Escape from Heaven" is a provocative and insightful in which Moses and Jesus meet in Heaven and decide to work together [...]

Meet the 2021-2023 IWPA Board: High School Contest Chair Josh Friedberg

In the absence of a live event this spring, which would have allowed us to introduce our talented new slate of leaders to membership and the public, we’re using our digital platforms to get virtually acquainted. Up next: meet Josh Friedberg, IWPA’s High School Contest Chair and a much-lauded creative. When did you first become [...]

Meet the 2021-2023 IWPA Board: President Art Brauer

In the absence of a live event this spring, which would have allowed us to introduce our talented new slate of leaders to membership and the public, we're using our digital platforms to get virtually acquainted. First up, meet Art Brauer, IWPA's 51st President, a longtime member, and the first male to occupy the seat.  [...]

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