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WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCE 2025 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS

Jun 16, 2025 | Awards, Press Release
Seven D.C.-area women named Emerging Leaders at 15th Anniversary Event WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2025)— The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2025 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The seven winners were selected from a well-rounded and remarkable slate of rising […]
PRESS RELEASE: Washington PR Woman of the Year to Join WWPR Advisory Council
Jul 25, 2013 | News & Updates
Leading PR Society for Women Adds Debra Silimeo to Senior Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 25, 2013 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announces that Debra Silimeo, executive vice president of Hager Sharp, will be joining the WWPR Advisory Council. The council, established […]
PRESS RELEASE: WWPR Names 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards Honorees
Jul 24, 2013 | News & Updates
Announcement Culminates Reception Honoring Rising Stars in Communications WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 24, 2013 — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) proudly named Nell Callahan, Rachael Glaws and Lauren Wesley Wilson the 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) honorees at their fourth annual ELA reception on July 18. The signature WWPR accolade honors young women (ages […]
The Future of Facebook
Jul 9, 2013 | News & Updates
Facebook’s mission is to make the world more open and connected. Since launching in 2004, Facebook has changed what it means to connect online and has empowered billions to share. But nearly a decade in, there is uncertainty about Facebook maintaining its top flight position due to changing demographics, competitors, copied innovation and a backlash […]
NEWSLETTER: June 2013
Jun 19, 2013 | News & Updates
In this issue: WWPR Leadership Position Emerging Leaders Awards Vocus Demand Success Conference Discount Teen Financial Literacy Communicating with Scientists WWPR Open House Recap Trends of the Trade PR in Focus Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight   Sponsorship Committee Chair Needed Are you looking to find a way to become […]
Trends of the Trade: Influencers and Game Changers
Jun 10, 2013 | 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 In this season of graduation […]
NEWSLETTER: May 2013
May 21, 2013 | News & Updates
  In this issue: Emerging Leaders Awards Professional Development Event Recap: Minute Mentoring Trends of the Trade PR in Focus Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight   Emerging Leaders Awards Calling all rising communications stars! WWPR is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards, a special accolade […]
Trends of the Trade: What Are You Measuring and Why?
May 9, 2013 | News & Updates
Trends of the Trade is a monthly column written by WWPR member Cory Churches exploring, well, trends in PR.  She can be reached 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 How often does management […]
3 Ways Mentoring Can Benefit PR Pros
Apr 29, 2013 | Professional Development
Mentoring is a vital resource for PR professional development. When we struggle with tough decisions, hearing guidance from someone who has been there before is invaluable. Finding an experienced professional, one who you trust to help work through a situation or guide you in your career could be the missing puzzle piece of your success. […]