What a promising year we have to look forward to as members of AWC — the Association for Women in Communications! This year marks 110 years of Women in Communication. Over the past 11 decades the organization has experienced many changes but one thing has remained constant—we have always been an organization for women, led by women supporting one another, providing opportunities for women to learn and grow. What a great group!
Get Engaged
AWC offers numerous resources and opportunities for members to grow professionally and personally—opportunities to engage. AWC helps members stay up to speed in the ever-advancing skills ecosystem. And not just women – men are welcome to attend and join with the understanding that our organizational focus is to support professional women involved in communications.
We have exciting plans for 2019 that will increase resources and opportunities. We want to help you to take your career to the next level.
The Challenge
I challenge you to be the architect of your future. Although Artificial Intelligence, robotics and chatbots are rapidly populating the landscape, they cannot replace human traits like storytelling or communication skills—the skills possessed by high performing individuals and companies. This is where AWC can help you!
Trending
The AWC blog, Trending, is available to everyone. Trending offers tips and insights on a wide range of communication topics. From best practices to women’s issues, community to the workplace, Trending offers valuable information for all communicators. And, as a AWC member, you can apply to contribute to the blog. What a great opportunity to share your expertise with others while building your resume!
Know to Grow
Have you attended a webinar lately? Did you know that, as a member, you can join our monthly webinar or listen to a previous webinar online? Add to your learning experience. Expand your expertise and increase your confidence with Know to Grow. To access these topics and more, log in to the Members Only page at www.womcom.org, click Professional Development and you will find the Know to Grow webinars.
Connect with Peers
Engage with fellow AWC members nationwide by attending the conference in St. Charles, Missouri, September 29th – October 1st. This is an excellent opportunity to network, learn and excel in your professional career. In the meantime, join an online forum discussion.
Participate in AWC’s Forum for members. Expand your community of knowledge by sharing and discussing ideas or issues, seek advice and connect with other AWC members.
Oprah is Listening
Did you know that O Magazine, Glamour and other prestigious nationally known communicators as well as smaller local professionals in communications have received the Clarion Award?
You, too, can apply for a Clarion and receive recognition locally and nationally. Why wait? Start preparing now! You can review the categories here and start your application. Awards are presented at the 2019 National Conference. Questions? Send us an email. We are happy to help.
Ready for a Change?
Check out the job board featuring hundreds of job openings each year. The AWC career website is the perfect place to find a new position or to find stellar employees by posting a job.
Engage with the Local and National Board
Improve your resume and broaden your network by joining a committee at the local or national level. By engaging with a committee, you improve the chapter or board as well as your career. Committee involvement leads to stronger connections with fellow members; these connections often lead to personal and professional growth opportunities.
These are just a few of the resources available to our members. We continue to enhance or increase these resources to keep pace with the needs of professional communicators. We are grateful for your thoughts, ideas and participation. If you have a suggestion on how we might improve your AWC experience, please share your thoughts in the Forum-Hot Topics under Members Only on our website.
AWC can help you take your career to the next level. If you are a member, where would you like to be more engaged? If you are not a member and want to learn more, find a chapter or become an independent member, Questions? Drop us a line at [email protected].
Whether you belong to a chapter or are an independent member, AWC offers a wide range of tools that can help you improve your communication and leadership skills. Join AWC, https://www.womcom.org/ engage with professionals in communications, and position yourself as a leader in the communications community.
Now is a great time get engaged!
About the Author
LaDonna Greiner is the incoming chair for the Association for Women in Communications (AWC). She is the president of LG Consulting & Training LLC, an author, photographer, speaker and life-long student of gratitude. Her book series, 21 Reasons to Say Thank You, offers real-life examples and suggestions to help you discover the power of gratitude and act on it. She is a Certified Facilitator for Appreciation at Work and a frequent speaker who coaches audiences and individuals on how to live a more fulfilling life through gratitude and appreciation.
Connect with LaDonna
For AWC business, email her at [email protected]
