June marks the halfway point in the year and the start of summer, one of my favorite seasons. With D.C. beginning to open, it brings me joy to see people coming together and enjoying all that the city and sun have to offer. Looking back at last summer, I’m excited to see how far we […]

WWPR Pro Bono Committee to Provide Communications Counsel and Support to Qualified Local Nonprofit Organization Serving Women or Children Washington, DC – June 28, 2021 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), announced that it is actively seeking a new pro-bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2022. The professional organization is inviting nonprofit […]

The WWPR Pro Bono Committee is seeking applications for a new pro bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2024. Non-profit organizations serving women and/or families in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are invited to apply by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023.   Our pro bono services focus on helping our client […]

Being a member of WWPR can open you up to a new world of possibilities and connections, but in this virtual environment, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re tapping into everything WWPR has to offer. Here are a few things you can do today to make the most out of your WWPR […]

This month brought our WWPR community together to celebrate the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards. Under the leadership of the ELA co-chairs, Erika Dyer and Jennifer Dunn, we celebrated the accomplishments of 15 finalists and 5 very special winners. The night was marked by a special keynote address led by Dr. LeMia Jenkins Thompson, Global Head […]

Washington Women in Public Relations’ 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) ceremony took place Thursday, May 20. Five women from varying communications backgrounds were recognized and awarded for their accomplishments and leadership in the industry. The night kicked off with a virtual networking event with Partying With Plants where attendees had the opportunity to relax and […]

ELAs Recognizes Rising Stars in the Communications Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2021) — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the only professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2021 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The five winners were selected from a diverse and impressive slate of rising stars, ages 25-35, […]

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs).  We are excited to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the ELAs, where we are honoring emerging leaders in five categories – small/boutique Agencies, mid to large sized agencies, government, non profit and in-house.  Ahead of this […]

Who among us hasn’t said, “I wish I had the data to back that up.”? Last week, WWPR held a panel discussion on harnessing the power of data for strategic communications. Panelists included seasoned communications and data experts who shared key learning on how data mining has evolved to enhance communications efforts.  Attendees heard from:  […]