Clarion Awards
50th Anniversary of the AWC Clarion Awards
In 2023, we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the AWC Clarion Awards. The Awards were first established in 1973. It may be hard for new members to understand, but at the time, our organization, then known as Women in ...
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Best Practices
How to Harness the Power of Storytelling in Internal Comms
Think of the last story that gripped you. Maybe you couldn’t put a book down and . . . *whoops* you realize it’s 3 a.m. Or maybe you feel personally offended when Netflix asks “Are you still watching?” Because, yes, ...
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AWC Members
Apply to be an AWC Clarion Awards Judge
About AWC Judging The AWC Clarion Awards entries are judged by professional communicators who have considerable experience in each category. As a judge, you can indicate which categories you would like to judge – and which ones you do not ...
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Community
All Hail Queen Dolly
Dolly Parton has done it again. Dollywood’s parent company, Herschend Enterprises, is picking up the education tab for all its employees, beginning this year. Earlier this month, the company announced it will cover 100% of employees’ tuition, fees and ...
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AWC Members
Meet Your 2022 National Board of Directors
Your AWC National Board of Directors works diligently behind the scenes to keep our organization flourishing. Meet your team below. Anita K. Parran, National Chair, Kansas City, MO Anita K. Parran, is the Chair of the Association for Women in Communications. Parran, ...
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AWC Members
AWC 2022: What’s New and What’s Beginning
WHEW! 2021 was something – but we managed to warrior through another year of the pandemic. Check out the following as we reflect on the past year and look to the future. Bylaws changes The board approved three bylaws ...
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Focus: The Importance of Women’s Sexual Health
Getting tested for sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) should be an annual check-up for women. Research shows that women can have more serious health issues that stem from STDs and STIs than men. Chlamydia is one of the most ...
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goals
The Non-Resolution
Does every day often seem to be the same? You wake up, go to work, come home, and repeat. Life can be so busy sometimes. But let me ask you a question, what are you doing to invest in yourself? ...
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AWC Members
Stories from the Front Lines
AWC member Marilyn Ebersole has many stories to tell from her long career. When you graduate from Journalism School, you just never know where your journey will take you! When Opportunity Knocks “When I graduated from the KU School of ...
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AWC Members
“Trending” has new editors: Get to know Angela and Heather
The Trending blog has new co-editors! Meet Angela Frizell, Springfield, MO, and Heather Hope-Hernandez, Tulsa, OK. Angela Frizell is a communications and marketing professional in Springfield, MO. She has worn many hats in the industry – from digital strategist and consultant to marketing ...
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