Wow! It was a great 2015 for members new and experienced, in so many communications disciplines! The judges of the National Federation of Press Women's annual Communications Contest have rewarded 23% of Illinois Woman's Press Association's members for their brilliant work in 2014. We are so very proud to announce the names of these amazing [...]
The IWPA is pleased to rejoin the National Federation of Press Women’s (NFPW) First Amendment Network (FAN) by appointing me, Diane Bushemi, as the FAN Contact for the Illinois affiliate. As FAN Contact, it is my responsibility to keep our members apprised of First Amendment issues. As liaison for this subject, I am also charged [...]
The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), of which Illinois Woman's Press Association is the founding affiliate, received a matching grant of $1,000, from American Press Works to help NFPW end the fiscal year in the black again this year -- so the challenge is on and the deadline is June 30. (NFPW year is [...]
Max Ashrafi, Villa Park, IL – Ashrafi has been a graphic designer for more than 16 years and currently works for Allstate in Northbrook, Il. Max's work has been published in a number of publications such as Pro Football Weekly, Basketball News, and Financial Matters. He is skilled in art direction and has also worked [...]
The 2015 IWPA Silver Feather Award goes to Teresa (Terrie) Albano co-editor of peoplesworld.org. Terrie has been with the publication since 2000, acting in various capacities including columnist, social media coordinator, and its first woman editor-in-chief. People’s World traces its roots to the Daily Worker, the first edition of which rolled off the press in [...]
Terrie Albano Melissa Brand Susan Brauer Marleen Cook Colleen Cottet Lolita Ditzler Beth Dugan Cecilia Green Jan Huttner Coco Keevan Tim Libretti Kelly Lucia David Mathews Bonnie McGrath Lori Rader-Day Maria Rivera Becky Sarwate Elise Sims Patricia [...]
On April 23, 2015, Illinois Woman's Press Association and its annual Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest were profiled on the People's World website in a piece entitled, People’s World receives top honors from Illinois Woman’s Press Association. Peoplesworld.org is a daily news website of, for and by the 99% and the direct descendant of the [...]
1. Marketing and Digital Media Manager Community Media Workshop Community Media Workshop is looking for an enthusiastic early-career professional to join the team as our next Marketing and Digital Media Manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism and the social sector, as well as the drive to bring them both together to [...]
1. Publicist/Media Relations Specialist Chicago Law Firm This critical role: Secures regular, meaningful media coverage in top-tier global outlets. Proactively and opportunistically pitches the firm and strategic initiatives using a variety of methods. Mine media opportunities from within the social media and legal communities. Respond to media inquiries in an effective and timely manner. Build [...]
Media Network Idaho member, and current National Federation of Press Women President Teri Ehresman, has featured Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas in the latest post on her blog, Talking with Teri. Ehresman's blog seeks to profile a wide array of "valued, unique and unbelievable NFPW members." Of IWPA Past President/Historian/Archivist Wolf-Astrauskas she writes: When I need a helping [...]
