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Tips to Make Your Woman of the Year Nomination Shine 

Aug 26, 2025 | Awards
By Elisa OHalloran  Every year, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) honors an exceptional woman with the Woman of the Year Award, a recognition of professional excellence, mentorship, and community impact. If you know a woman whose influence deserves the spotlight, a thoughtful nomination can make all the difference. Here are some tips to help […]
Meet the 2021 Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists
May 18, 2021 | Awards, News & Updates
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 […]
How to Harness the Power of Data in Communications
May 13, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
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:  […]
Press Release: WWPR Announces 2021 Emerging Leaders Finalists
May 6, 2021 | Awards, News & Updates
15 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on May 20, 2021 at the 11th annual awards ceremony; Five winners will be revealed during the awards event Washington, D.C., May 06, 2021 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking resource for female communicators in the nation’s capital, announces the finalists for […]
President’s Note: April 2021
April marks the close of the first quarter of the year and a signal of a new start with Spring and warmer days ahead. I want to take a minute to acknowledge the wonderful work our community has accomplished in just three short months. We have hosted 6 events with nearly 500 participants across all events. […]
Four Ways to Implement Personal Branding in a Virtual World
Apr 21, 2021 | Events
As communicators we are constantly thinking about how to build our company or client’s brand, but what about our personal one? On Friday, April 9, WWPR held a conversation on personal branding in a virtual world—our new reality. Alexia Baillow, senior manager of corporate communications insights and impact at Capital One, joined her mentor, Carol […]
Inclusive Leadership: A Breakfast Conversation with a DEI Consultant
Apr 6, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
On Thursday, March 25, WWPR held a virtual breakfast discussion for senior-level communicators. The topic? Being an inclusive leader. During the event, communicators at the height of their careers asked their most pressing questions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to Dr. Karyn Trader-Leigh, founder of KTA Global Partners and a People and Culture consultant […]
Virtual Events to Save the Tidal Basin and Our Cherry Trees 
Mar 30, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
It’s that time of year again when, under normal circumstances, 1.5 million people from around the world visit the Tidal Basin to check out DC’s famous cherry blossoms. However, due to the COVD-19 pandemic, the National Park Service has restricted the number of pedestrians and vehicles and allowed limited access to the Tidal Basin, East […]