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Behind the Scenes of WWPR’s Pro Bono Partnership with Running Start

Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Inside Scoop of How WWPR’s is supporting the nonpartisan nonprofit, Running Start By: Suzie Ozioma As part of Washington Women in Public Relations’s (WWPR) ongoing commitment to supporting women, we’ve proudly chosen Running Start as our pro bono client for 2024-2025. Running Start is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring young women, in high […]
NEWSLETTER: August 2011
Sep 9, 2011 | News & Updates
In this issue: PR Woman of the Year 2011 ELA Honorees Upcoming Events WWPR Blog Get Involved Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Job Board Sponsor Spotlight PR Woman of the Year Call for Nominations Washington PR Woman of the Year is the prestigious honor of a senior-level female PR practitioner celebrating the accomplishments of women […]
“And the Washington PR Woman of the Year is….”
Sep 1, 2011 | Awards
WWPR’s Woman of the Year (WOY) award ceremony is designed to keep you in suspense. There are three honorees, and each gets a moment in the spotlight to speak to the colleagues, friends, clients and families who are gathered.  It’s WWPR’s annual event to celebrate women leaders in public relations. You hear terrific stories of […]
When Online Messages Create Offline Action
Aug 26, 2011 | News & Updates
The best PR and marketing tactics engage a key audience and disseminate information to shape a belief or behavior. Messages are typically pushed from one voice to the masses – but PR at its best utilizes two-way communication to truly interact with the audience.  Spreading a message to create a behavior is the strategy behind […]
PRESS RELEASE: WWPR Opens Call for 2011 PR Woman of the Year Nominations
Aug 19, 2011 | News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C.— August 19, 2011 — Public relations professionals in the Washington, D.C. area who exemplify true integrity and leadership characteristics will have the opportunity to be honored by the prestigious industry group Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), thanks to the 22nd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon. Today WWPR, the […]
Executive Communicators Committee Idea Swap Recap
Public relations professionals of all ages and stripes gathered to learn from their colleagues at the WWPR Executive Communicators Committee’s Summer Idea Swap, held August 3rd at Hager Sharp. The panelists – Cecilia Sepp, a consultant and writer, CS Association Services; Markette Smith, DC on Heels blogger and founder of multimedia production house Eagle Rock […]
WWPR Recognizes Rising Stars
Jul 27, 2011 | Awards
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) honored six talented finalists for their achievement and leadership in communications at the 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders Awards on July 26. “The finalists are clearly all on their way to their way to hall of fame status, and all by the age of 35,” commented emcee Debra Silimeo, Senior […]
PRESS RELEASE: Washington Women in Public Relations Announces Emerging Leaders Awards Winners
Jul 27, 2011 | News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) last night named Jennifer Mastin Giglio, Judy Lubin and Tara Silver winners of the 2011 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA).  The Awards honors rising stars, ages 21-35, in the public relations and communications industry. A distinguished panel of judges made the selection based on the nominees’ demonstration of excellence […]
NEWSLETTER: July 2011
Jul 21, 2011 | News & Updates
In this issue: Emerging Leaders Awards Upcoming Events WWPR Blog Pro Bono Get Involved Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Membership News Job Board Emerging Leaders Awards Join us next Tuesday to discover Washington’s next generation of leaders in Public Relations… Second Annual WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. The Darlington […]