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Washington Women In Public Relations Announces 2026 Emerging Leaders Finalists

May 27, 2026 | News & Updates, Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, announced the finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The ELAs honor outstanding professionals (ages 25–35) who are making a remarkable impact early in their PR careers. This year, WWPR is proud to […]
President’s Letter: January 2024
Dear WWPR Community, Happy 2024! January seems to have catapulted many of us into a busy season with overloaded calendars and email inboxes, with illness and snowstorms piled on top. I hope you all are staying safe, warm, and healthy as best as you can. And when in doubt, remember to give yourself grace. As […]
WWPR Inducts 2024 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, January 4, 2024 –  Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading membership group for female communications professionals in Washington D.C., today announced its 2024 Board of Directors. All WWPR members were invited to vote online for the new Board in December 2023. The 2024 Board is as follows: President: Chelsea Echavarria, Curley Company […]
Celebrating our 2022-23 Pro Bono Client, New Endeavors by Women
Dec 13, 2023 | Events, News & Updates
By Anne Thomas, Pro Bono Chair Another successful pro bono partnership has come to a close. New Endeavors by Women (NEW) was WWPR’s 2022-2023 Pro Bono client. NEW is guided by a mission to partner with homeless women to create new futures. NEW transforms lives by providing housing, fostering the development of life skills, and […]
WWPR SEEKS NEW APPLICANTS FOR NEW PRO BONO CLIENT
WWPR Pro Bono Committee to Provide Communications Counsel and Support to Qualified Local Nonprofit Organization Serving Women or Children Washington, DC – June 26, 2023 – 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 2024. The professional organization is inviting […]
Meet the 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists
Jun 13, 2023 | Awards, Events
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). We are excited to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the ELAs, where we will honor emerging leaders in six categories: Small/boutique agencies, mid-to-large sized agencies, government, non-profit, corporate and trade associations.  Ahead of this signature event, […]