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New Mexico Press Women (NMPW), organized in 1950, 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.
Freelance writer Margaret Cheasebro, of Aztec, won first place for overall excellence in the 2012 New Mexico Press Women Communications Contest. The award for overall excellence goes to the entrant with the highest point score for achievement in individual categories. Sherry Robinson, an Albuquerque freelancer, won second place, and Leota Harriman, editor of The Independent, […]
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Five outstanding New Mexico women writers will be honored for their work in nonfiction on Saturday, May 5, at 12:15-1:45 p.m. at Marriott Courtyard Santa Fe, 3347 Cerrillos Rd. The 2012 Zia Book Award recognizes top winners in five categories: “Always Messin’ With Them Boys” by Jessica Helen Lopez (nonfiction poetry), “Weekends with O’Keeffe” by […]
The National Federation of Press Women added a new feature to the NFPW Agenda called Book Nook. The new feature is for simple announcements about new books published. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your work with NFPW members across the country. Email announcements to cakoon@cableone.net. Please include the author’s name, affiliate, current profession, […]
Application deadline Friday, March 23 New Mexico Press Women invites students to apply for three higher education scholarships offered this year, open to students regardless of gender. Main criteria for the awards are career potential and financial need, although scholastic standing is a consideration. The deadline is Friday, March 23. NMPW offers a $2,000 Cary […]
2012 New Mexico Press Women Communication Contest Entries must be postmarked by Jan. 9, 2012 Cost: Members, $15 for the first entry, $10 each additional entry; nonmembers, $20 for the first entry, $10 each additional entry Entry form (doc) Entry form (pdf) Please send entries according to instructions in contest rules to: Sherry Robinson NMPW […]
Last Name First Town Category Placement Extra Info Aboytes Iris Albuquerque 46 First Aboytes Iris Albuquerque 7C Second Aboytes Iris Albuquerque 8B HM Aboytes Iris Albuquerque 9D First Aboytes Iris Albuquerque 9E First Berner R. Thomas Santa Fe 81 First Brennan Kathleen Ranchos de Taos 20E First Casselle Tania Ranchos de Taos 36C First Casselle […]
Three outstanding New Mexico women writers will be honored for their work in children’s literature on Saturday, April 9, at 12:15 p.m. at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces. The 2011 Zia Book Award recognizes Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw for “My Travelin’ Eye” in first place, Jennifer Cervantes for “Tortilla Sun” in second place, and Karen […]
New Mexico Press Women will award two $750 Doris Gregory Memorial scholarships to students (male or female) majoring in print journalism, broadcasting, photojournalism, public relations or advertising. In addition, for 2011, we are offering one $2,000 Cary Herz scholarship specific to students studying photojournalism. Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship Application Cary Herz Scholarship Application Scholarships will […]
Entries must be postmarked by Jan. 11, 2011 Cost: $20.00 per entry for members, $30 nonmembers Entry form (doc) Entry form (pdf) Please send entries according to instructions in contest rules to: Sandy Schauer NMPW Treasurer PO Box 1054 Los Lunas, NM 87031 The annual NMPW Communications Contest provides an opportunity to compete in a […]
