Communication Contests

The Professional & High School Communication Contests

The 2025 New Mexico Press Women Communications Contest opens for entries November 1, 2024. The state contest is the first tier in the National Federation of Press Women’s contest.

Zia Book Award Contest

The Zia Book Award started in 1953 to honor an outstanding woman in New Mexico media. Each year the award rotates to one of three categories: non-fiction, fiction, and children’s literature. To accommodate this schedule, a book published in the last three years is eligibl

Communicator of Achievement Contest

The Communicator of Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by New Mexico Press Women and the National Federation of Press Women upon those members who have distinguished themselves within and beyond their profession.