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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 […]
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. […]
NEWSLETTER: April 2013
Apr 11, 2013 | News & Updates
In this issue: Emerging Leaders Awards Professional Development Event Recap Trends of the Trade PR in Focus Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight Emerging Leaders Awards Save the Date! The 2013 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) will be on Thursday, July 18 at the National Press Club! The Emerging Leaders […]