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WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2025 EMERGING LEADERS FINALISTS

May 29, 2025 | Awards, Press Release
21 DC-area female communicators will be recognized on June 11, 2025, at the 15th annual awards ceremony; Seven winners will be revealed during the awards event.
4 Ways to Thank Your Mentor
By Brittany A. Floyd, Member of WWPR and Co-Chair of WWPR’s Marketing Communications Committee It’s no secret that having the support of a mentor helps you grow both personally and professionally.  No matter at what stage you are in your career, the advice backed by years of experience from your mentor is invaluable as you […]
WWPR Salutes Bright Beginnings’ Dr. Betty Jo Gaines
Jul 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
WWPR salutes Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, who passed away suddenly on May 3.   An educator, mentor and fierce advocate for homeless families, Dr. Gaines left a vibrant legacy at Bright Beginnings.  During her 11-year tenure beginning in 2001, Dr. Gaines made it a priority for BBI to earn accreditation (twice) as one of the nation’s […]
President’s Note
Jul 28, 2016 | News & Updates
While many organizations take a break in the summer, I feel like WWPR is in full swing! We had our Happy Hour on July 26 where attendees had an opportunity to meet fellow WWPR members AND enjoy cake pops! On August 18 we will be hosting a wellness event featuring a FREE Pilates class followed […]
WWPR Member Spotlight: Hillarie Turner
Jun 22, 2016 | Membership
By Melinda Price This month’s Member Spotlight features an interview with WWPR Member and Past President Hillarie Turner, Vice President of Van Eperen. Here is her insight on how WWPR impacted her career and her advice for WWPR members. How did you become involved in the field of communications, specifically health communications? I have a […]
Washington Women in Public Relations Honors Rising Communications Leaders Honorees Announced at Signature Awards Reception
Jun 21, 2016 | News & Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emerging Leaders Awards Co-Chairs Washington Women in Public Relations ela@wwpr.org Washington Women in Public Relations Honors Rising Communications Leaders Honorees Announced at Signature Awards Reception WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 21) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) proudly announced three rising communications professionals as the 2016 Emerging Leaders Awards honorees: Sarah Hubbart from […]
2015 ELA Honorees Continue to Shine
Jun 17, 2016 | Awards, Events
By Tamara Moore, Vice President at The Reis Group and Emerging Leaders Awards Committee Member Since 2010, Washington Women in Public Relations has recognized young leaders in the DC communications area. Our 2015 class of three honorees included inspirations leaders that had proved to be outstanding individuals. In their young careers, these women have made a […]
Managing Email Mania
Jun 10, 2016 | Professional Development
By Christine Brown-Quinn, The Female Capitalist® Do you ever feel like your email inbox is literally dictating your life? This has become such a common phenomenon  – dare I say epidemic –  in today’s workplace. The irony is that the overuse and over reliance on email is leading us to neglect the truly important things – […]