The Broadsheet Vol. 47, No 4 January 2025
President‘s Message By Regina M Griego We are in the midst of Contest Season! We’ve been receiving Professional Communication Contest
January 17, 2025
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About Us
New Mexico Press Women (NMPW), organized in 1949, is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women. It is an organization of professional journalists and communicators that promotes the highest ethical standards while looking to the future in professional development, networking and protecting First Amendment rights. NMPW’s objectives are to:
- Keep members at the top of their abilities through dynamic seminars, exceptional networking opportunities and publications.
- Recognize members’ achievement and their service through the New Mexico Professional Communications Contest and the Communicator of Achievement award. First place winners proceed to the national level.
- Support youth activities and education through a High School Journalism Contest and the Doris Gregory College Scholarships. First place winners in the high school contest compete in the NFPW High School Journalism Competition.
NMPW is:
- Is open to men and women
- Holds an annual state conference
- Holds an annual communications contest with more than 90 categories; first place winners compete nationally.
- Has a statewide newsletter
- Provides a space for networking, mentoring, shared advice, experience, encouragement and guidance
- Offers special workshops, how-to sessions and refresher seminars
- Advocates First Amendment rights and public’s right to know
- Local chapter activities
NMPW Bylaws:
NMPW Procedures:
NMPW Conflict of Interest Policy
NMPW History
In 2009, long-time members Sandy Schauer and Denise Tessier wrote a book about NMPW’s history (see below). In January 2017, they wrote a brief summary, “A Short History of New Mexico Press Women.” Click on the title to read it.
Latest News
Professional and High School Contests Deadlines
These are the deadlines for the 2025 NFPW Professional contest Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024 – Professional Contest entries
January 16, 2025
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At-Large High School Communications Contest
2025 National Federation of Press Women’s At-Large High School Communications Contest begins November 1st It is for students in newspaper,
October 24, 2024
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