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Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Woman of The Year Winner

Nov 4, 2024 | Events

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is thrilled to announce the three finalists for its 33rd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award ceremony. The organization received a phenomenal and competitive slate of nominations for exceptional women leading the communications industry in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Nominees […]

Kicking Off a New Year for 2021 with WWPR
Jan 29, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
A new year means new chances to network, engage, and uplift fellow women in PR! The 2021 WWPR Annual Meeting also meant a chance to reflect on how 2020 has changed what programming and membership looks like for our members and embrace these changes for the better this coming year. Despite the challenges of the […]
Press Release: WWPR Inducts 2021 Board of Directors, Adds New Roles
Jan 28, 2021 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2021 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) held its 2021 Annual Meeting yesterday, virtually inducting the new Board of Directors for the year: President — Christina Francisco (ASHP, Director, Digital Marketing and Strategy) Vice President — Jacqueline Wilson (Stratacomm, Vice President) Past President — Sarah Beth Cloar (Under Armour, Senior Director, […]
Introducing the 2021 WWPR Board of Directors
Jan 10, 2021 | Membership, News & Updates
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Press Release: Jennifer Curley, President and CEO of Curley Company, Named Washington Women in Public Relations 2020 Woman of the Year
Nov 19, 2020 | Awards, Events
WASHINGTON, DC — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, named Jennifer Curley, President and CEO of Curley Company, its 2020 Woman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional women in public relations who have made meaningful contributions to the community and demonstrated remarkable industry leadership. “Honoring Jennifer […]
Press Release: WWPR Announces Finalists For 2020 WWPR Woman of the Year
Nov 3, 2020 | Awards, Press Release
WWPR ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2020 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 3, 2020) — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced today the three finalists for its 2020 Woman of the Year Award. This award recognizes senior-level PR practitioners for reaching the pinnacle of their career and those who have contributed tremendously to […]
President’s Note: October 2020
Oct 31, 2020 | President's Note
In a recent Marie Kondo exercise to my inbox, I came across a note I’ve had for 10+ years, from a colleague in a past life. It features instructions for cultivating one’s garden of life, found in one of her mother’s books over 100 years old. I loved it then and I love it now […]
Holding Onto Hope: Doris’ Story
Oct 30, 2020 | Pro Bono Client
2020 has been quite the year. With a pandemic that has severely impacted the country, every aspect of the world as we know it has changed. Simple things such as going to the grocery store, visiting family, and going on a walk all look different these days. With so much happening in the news, it […]
Member Spotlight: Emma Gresser, External Communications Associate, Fannie Mae
Oct 30, 2020 | Membership
WWPR Content Committee member, Florence Sumaray had an opportunity to connect with WWPR member, Emma Gresser to learn more about her role as an External Communications Associate at Fannie Mae and how she got involved with WWPR. Tell me a little bit about your background and your current position at Fannie Mae.   After graduating from DePaul University with […]
Don’t Let Your Membership Lapse! 5 Reasons to Stay Engaged with WWPR
Sep 29, 2020 | Membership
Is your membership about to expire? Don’t forget to renew to keep enjoying the benefits of WWPR (safely and virtually): Gain instant access to live and recorded virtual events– from tackling tough conversations at work, to mastering crisis communications – with many more to come! Stay connected to 220+ communicators who share your passion (get […]