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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 […]
Trends of the Trade: Native Advertising Has Arrived. Are You Ready?
Jan 15, 2014 | News & Updates
Trends of the Trade is a monthly column written by WWPR member Cory Churches exploring, well, trends in PR. Follow her @Coricita or reach her at Cory.Churches@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations Native advertising […]
Tips from Campus: For Love or Money
Jan 15, 2014 | Professional Development
Tips from Campus is a monthly column written by WWPR member Jordan DeJarnette exploring a wide range of topics from a student’s perspective including guidance to young PR professionals beginning their careers in public relations. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those […]
PR in Politics: Inside a Political Campaign
Jan 13, 2014 | PR in Politics
The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member Margaret Mulvihill, examining the role of PR in politics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations INSIDE A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN There […]
PR in Politics: When PR and Politics Collide
Dec 8, 2013 | PR in Politics
The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member Margaret Mulvihill, examining the role of PR in politics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations WHEN PR AND POLITICS COLLIDE […]
PRESS RELEASE: WWPR Names Pam Jenkins the 2013 Washington PR Woman of the Year
Nov 19, 2013 | News & Updates
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2013 Pam Jenkins, president of Powell Tate, a division of global public relations firm Weber Shandwick, was named the Washington Women in Public Relations’ (WWPR) 2013 Washington PR Woman of the Year yesterday in a ceremony honoring top public relations executives and celebrating women in communications. Jenkins was one of three public relations […]
NEWSLETTER: November 2013
Nov 13, 2013 | News & Updates
In This Issue   Words of Wisdom from Former PR Woman of the Year Stephanie Fu RECAP: WWPR Media Roundtable WWPR Holiday Party! Trends of the Trade PR In Focus PR in Politics Professional Women in Advocacy Conference (discount for WWPR members) Communicating Science Across Online and Social Media Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs […]
The Role of PR in Politics: A Split Decision in Two States
Nov 8, 2013 | PR in Politics
The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member Margaret Mulvihill, examining the role of PR in politics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations When it comes to politics, […]