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WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS CELEBRATES 2026 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS

Jun 26, 2026 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
16th annual awards program recognizes seven women shaping the future of communications in the Washington region The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, today announced its 2026 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) honorees. Now in its 16th year, the ELAs recognizes seven exceptional […]
President’s Note: December 2019
Dec 19, 2019 | President's Note
December President’s Note As my final President’s note, I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone for an incredibly successful 2019 and celebrate what we’ve achieved.  I am tremendously grateful for each and every one of you who supported WWPR, helped develop our programming, celebrated one of our many anniversaries, or made thoughtful contributions […]
Ten Pearls of Wisdom from Communications Industry Leader
Dec 19, 2019 | Awards
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://wwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/WWPR-WOY2019-5968_1080x600.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] WWPR recently hosted the 30th annual Woman of the Year awards luncheon on November 15, where we had the pleasure of Martha Boudreau, AARP’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, giving the […]
How Local Partnerships Support Sitar Arts Center
Dec 17, 2019 | Pro Bono Client
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] For many community-based nonprofits, partnerships enhance programming and provide a bridge to the working world. This model is embodied by Sitar Arts Center, WWPR’s 2018-2019 nonprofit pro bono client. Fourteen artistic partnerships support Sitar’s programming for more than 900 students annually, 80% of whom come […]
Member Spotlight: Tesia Williams
Nov 25, 2019 | Membership
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Tesia Williams, Director of Communications at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Tesia received a BA in mass communications from Hampton University in Virginia. As an undergraduate student, she didn’t immediately […]
President’s Note: November 2019
Nov 25, 2019 | Awards, Events, President's Note
Looking back at the last month, all I can think is: wow, what an amazing time to celebrate women. The 30th annual Woman of the Year Luncheon confirmed that this incredible network of mentors and colleagues can inspire and drive us to reach momentous achievements.  First, I must extend my personal congratulations to our WWPR […]
Event Recap of Flying Solo: A Guide to Freelance Life
Nov 25, 2019 | Events
Last month, WWPR members joined members of The Wing, DC’s first women-only co-working space and community, to hear from experienced freelancers about going solo. The three speakers offered an inside look at how they started their freelancing careers, some of the challenges they faced, and their key tips for making the transition. The event was […]
Maura Corbett, CEO Glen Echo Group, Named 2019 Washington Women in PR Woman of the Year
Nov 18, 2019 | Awards, Events, Press Release
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] November 18, 2019  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, on Friday named Maura Corbett, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Glen Echo Group, its 2019 Woman of the Year. The award, which is in its […]
A Look Back at 30 Years of WWPR’s Woman of the Year Award
Nov 7, 2019 | Awards
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Header Image ” src=”https://wwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/WOY2019_1.jpg” alt=”A look back at 30 years of WWPR Woman of the Year” show_in_lightbox=”off” url=”https://wwpr.org/events/#!event/2019/11/15/30-annual-woman-of-the-year-luncheon” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”top” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] WWPR is gearing up for our annual Woman of the Year Award luncheon on Friday, November […]
Martha Boudreau Named Keynote Speaker for Washington Women in Public Relations’ Woman of the Year Luncheon
Oct 29, 2019 | Awards, Press Release
  AARP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer and 2016 Woman of the Year to Speak at Signature Event   WASHINGTON, DC – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, announced today that Martha Boudreau, chief communications and marketing officer, AARP, will deliver the keynote address for its 30th […]
President’s Note: October 2019
Oct 25, 2019 | President's Note
As I watch the trees begin to turn colors beautiful shades this fall, it is a fitting tribute to many changes I’m currently experiencing in my personal life — all good ones, I promise!  And throughout these changes, I am thankful for the WWPR community which continues to offer support, mentorship, guidance, and friendship through […]