Event Recap of Flying Solo: A Guide to Freelance Life
Nov 25, 2019 | Events
Last month, WWPR members joined members of The Wing, DC’s first women-only co-working space and community, to hear from experienced freelancers about going solo. The three speakers offered an inside look at how they started their freelancing careers, some of the challenges they faced, and their key tips for making the transition. The event was […]
Maura Corbett, CEO Glen Echo Group, Named 2019 Washington Women in PR Woman of the Year
Nov 18, 2019 | Awards, Events, Press Release
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] November 18, 2019  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the DC-based professional organization advancing women in communications, on Friday named Maura Corbett, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Glen Echo Group, its 2019 Woman of the Year. The award, which is in its […]
President’s Note: June 2019
Jun 13, 2019 | Awards, Events
Next week, we will be celebrating a milestone for one of WWPR’s signature events — the 10th anniversary of the Emerging Leaders Awards.  This will be the 10th ceremony where we’ve recognized rising stars in the communications industry who have excelled and given back by contributing their skills, talents and knowledge. This year, we received […]
President’s Note: May 2019
May 23, 2019 | Awards, Events
Whether you’ve recently graduated, you’re pursuing a higher degree, or you have family that are in school, I know May is a time to finally take a second to relax and acknowledge what you’ve achieved. For recent graduates: congratulations on your success. Consider this a friendly reminder that membership to WWPR is not only a […]
Ten reasons to attend the Emerging Leaders Awards 2019
May 22, 2019 | Awards, Events
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Listicle – ten reasons why” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Thinking of attending this year’s Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs), but still, need to be convinced? In honor of 10 years of the ELAs, here are 10 reasons not to miss out on one of WWPR’s most exciting nights of the year. […]

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