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!
Saturday September 9 & Sunday September 10 10 AM - 6 PM Author Station(s) 2023 Lit Fest Saturday & Sunday: $250.00 USD Saturday Station: $140.00 USD Sunday Station: $130.00 USD Enter name for your nametag: Phone number
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 [...]
The National Federation of Press Women’s High School Communications Contest results are in for 2023, and once again, Illinois students did exceptionally well! Each year, every First Place winner in the IWPA’s High School Communications Contest goes on to the NFPW contest to compete with winners in other states and regions across the country. The [...]
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 [...]
The IWPA is excited to announce the winners of our 2023 High School Communications Contest! This year, we had 107 entries from a total of 8 high schools, and we are excited to announce the winner of the Silver Pen award for the most points across categories is Huntley High School! First Place winners go [...]
The Illinois Woman’s Press Association (IWPA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 IWPA Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest. 103 awards will be presented on May 27 at the annual awards luncheon to be held at The Public Landing in Lockport, Illinois. This year, 40 First Place winning entries have moved on [...]
For as long as I can remember, Marlene Cook has been and remains a North Star for those of us fortunate enough to know her. She has led a life devoted to journalism, the arts, family, and service. A brilliant writer and trailblazer for women in journalism, her talent, and her generosity to those around [...]
Outstanding communications entries from throughout the United States have won honors in the 2022 National Communications Contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women. Nearly 300 professional communicators earned honors during the celebration at the 2022 NFPW Conference in Fargo, ND on June 25, 2022. Over 2,000 entries were submitted in this year’s contest. Winners [...]
The National Federation of Press Women’s High School Communications Contest results are in, and Illinois students did exceptionally well! Every First Place winner in the IWPA’s High School Communications Contest went on to the NFPW contest to compete with winners in other states and regions across the country. The results are a testament to the [...]
