Dear WWPR Members, It is hard to believe we are already halfway through 2026! As we head into summer, I have been reflecting on everything our community has accomplished together over the past six months, and I could not be more proud. Since January, WWPR has hosted more than a dozen professional development events, welcomed […]

16th annual awards program recognizes seven women shaping the future of communications in the Washington region The Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, today announced its 2026 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) honorees. Now in its 16th year, the ELAs recognizes seven exceptional […]

By Lauren Lawson-Zilai, Founder and Principal of Zeal Communications This resource is the fifth in the WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practical guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each guide is designed to be immediately implementable without prior communications experience or expensive tools. Explore […]

Every year, the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) highlights the brightest young minds (ages 25-35) navigating the high-stakes world of DC communications. The 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) finalists represent a masterclass in modern storytelling, crisis management, and strategic brand building across agencies, corporations, government, and nonprofit organizations. But while these women are […]

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WASHINGTON—Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional development and networking organization for female communicators in the nation’s capital, announced the finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The ELAs honor outstanding professionals (ages 25–35) who are making a remarkable impact early in their PR careers. This year, WWPR is proud to […]

As we enter the spring season, you may be feeling ready for a reset. From spring cleaning your home to revitalizing your communications career, this time of year invites fresh starts. Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is dedicated to connecting women in communications and public relations to a supportive and thriving community. Re-energize your […]

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, Vice President, Vanguard Communications This resource is the fourth in the series of the WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practice guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each quarter focuses on a different theme, and each resource is designed to be immediately […]

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