Active Membership Benefits
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Stay Current and Connected
– Through collegiality, respect and increased credibility among peers and the public, AWC members value these
intangible benefits that result from the personal and professional relationships they develop with one another as AWC
members.
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Advance as a Professional –
Part of the mission of the AWC is to champion the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing
excellence and promoting leadership.
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Save Time and Money –
The AWC partners with several companies to provide AWC members with professional benefits that can make a positive difference
in their personal and professional lives.
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Stay Current and Connected
Through collegiality, respect and increased credibility among peers and the public, AWC members value these intangible
benefits that result from the personal and professional relationships they develop with one another as AWC members.
- Online Membership Directory (Members Only)
Connect with AWC members around the world.
The AWC Membership
Directory provides you with 24/7 access to networking with your peers.
- Online Publications (Members Only)
Remain current with AWC events and activities by reading the bimonthly Communiqué
newsletter. Your copy will be e-mailed to you each month. You can also view current and past issues in the members-only
area of the website. In addition, as a means to notify members of timely information and changes in AWC National and
membership activities, members receive periodic issues of the AWC InfoFlash, an
electronic bulletin.
- Chapters
Apply your leadership skills and learn more about the latest best practices in communications by making connections locally
through your involvement with Student and
Professional chapters.
- Website Resources
Utilize the Newsroom Links page for direct access to affiliated organizations,
communication resources, women's programs and expert writing references.
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Advance as a Professional
Part of the mission of the AWC is to champion the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing
excellence and promoting leadership.
- Be Recognized for Your Work
Further enhance your communication skills and seek to have them celebrated through the following programs.
Clarion Awards
The Clarion Awards is a renowned competition open to all communicators. It annually recognizes excellence in more
than 132 communication field categories. Members can participate at reduced rates. To learn more, visit:
Clarion Awards
National Awards
AWC individual members are eligible for the National Awards. They include: the Matrix Award, Headliner Award,
Georgina McDougal Davis Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and others. To learn more, visit:
AWC Awards & Recognition
Certification Program for Communication Excellence
A national certification program designed to recognize excellence in all areas of communications has been developed
by the AWC Matrix Foundation, a non-profit organization which conducts educational and charitable projects in cooperation
with the AWC. The program has been approved by the national AWC Board of Directors and endorsed by the University of
Washington, School of Communications.
To learn more, contact: AWC Matrix
Foundation
- Find a New Job
Investigate or expand your career options by using the newly released online
AWC Job Board. Peruse more than 300 position
postings in a variety of communications fields. Set up a Job Alert notifying you by e-mail of new job opportunities
which match your search criteria and post an anonymous resume that will enable you to list your experience and
qualifications in a protected environment. AWC member employers are eligible to receive the member rate for posting
jobs.
- Attend the AWC Annual National Conference
The 2009 National Conference will be held October 15-17 in Seattle, Washington, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
For a chance to network with fellow AWC members and communicators from all over the country, mark your calendar to attend this year’s centennial celebration!
AWC will celebrate the past and shape the future with sessions on technology, skills building and strategic practices.
Click here for details.
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Save Time and Money
The AWC partners with several companies to provide AWC members with professional benefits that can make a positive difference
in their personal and professional lives.
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Car Rental Discounts
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Hertz Rental Car
The Hertz-AWC discount CDP# 0114705 is the key to great savings. Visit
Association/Group Programs for Hertz reservations, services and special offers.
For phone reservations, call Hertz at 1-800-654-2200. Be sure to include the AWC CDP#0114705 code on all of
your reservations.
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Conference Calling Service
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Conference Calling Service
AWC has partnered with The Conference Group to offer a full range of audio conferencing service options for members.
All are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
"Low Touch" at $.07 per minute
- Reservationless option
- Internet-scheduled reservations
- No operator assistance; separate toll-free number provided for help
"Medium Touch" at $.11 per minute
- Internet-scheduled reservations
- Operator-assistance via *0
"High Touch" at $.13 per minute
- Reservationist scheduling
- Full-time, dedicated operator option
The Conference Group can support as many people or sites as needed. To set up your account, please contact Brian
Sheehy at:
If he is unavailable when you contact him, Brian will get back to you ASAP.
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Penny Wise Office Products
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Penny Wise Office Products
Penny Wise Office Products offers brand name office products at discounted member rates, toll-free ordering, fast
and free delivery ($45 minimum order) and hassle-free returns. Benefits of this AWC partnership include providing:
- More than 40,000 brand name office supplies at the lowest prices, guaranteed! While no company can guarantee
its prices are the lowest on every product everyday, our AWC contract assures members the lowest price
available. Here's how: If you buy a product from Penny Wise and then see it advertised for less elsewhere,
simply send the ad to Penny Wise within 30 days and receive a credit for the difference. You can't ask for more!
- Fast service: FREE Next Day Delivery on your order of $45 or more
- An additional 3% discount on all online orders. This discount is automatically calculated when you
complete your order!
To set up your account, contact Penny Wise at 1-800-942-3311, or visit: www.penny-wise.com. Be sure to mention your AWC membership or enter the WCO savings
code for the AWC account, online.
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