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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.
The 2016 NMPW Communications Contest is in the books! With 170 entries in 56 categories, 50 entries were awarded first place and qualified to move on the NFPW contest. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Thanks to our Communications Contest Committee: Marissa Bond, Bud Russo, and Tracy Roy for all their hard work in […]
Unable to attend all of the NMPW Annual Conference on April 22-23 at the Bosque Retreat Center in Albuquerque?
Then, please consider joining us for just part of your day on Saturday, April 23. You’ll enjoy New Mexico thought leaders discussing important issues for our state.
We would love to have you join us for one, two, or all three panel discussions at the conference.
The cost per panel is $15, which may be tax deductible for you. See the panel descriptions here to decide which to attend.
April 1–no fooling–is the early bird registration deadline for the New Mexico Press Women Annual Conference set for April 22-23 in Albuquerque. The conference theme is “Shaping New Mexico’s Future: Our Role as Citizens and Journalists. For more details go to our conference page.
New Mexico Press Women will hold their 2016 state conference at the Bosque Retreat Center in Albuquerque on April 22-23. The conference theme is “Shaping the Future of New Mexico: Our role and citizens and journalists.” The speakers and panelists will explore what’s not being discussed in the public conversation or mainstream media about important issues.
Our Albuquerque chapter has planned an outstanding program for this year’s New Mexico Press Women annual conference! The theme is “Shaping New Mexico’s Future, Our role as citizens and journalists” and the program is packed with important and interesting topics. In addition, you won’t want to miss the Zia Book Awards Luncheon and the evening awards banquet. For more information go to our conference page. for full conference details and to register online.
New Mexico high school journalism students are encouraged to enter at-large contest
Folks, it’s that time of year again, time to start thinking about nominating someone from your affiliate for the prestigious Communicator of Achievement.
Exciting news! The Excellence in Communications Contest is now live! Here’s the link to check the categories and submission details. Find your best work of 2015 and enter soon!
http://www.nfpw.org/communicationsContest.php
Fiction book entries sought for women’s book contest! An outstanding New Mexican writer will be honored for her work in fiction next spring when her book receives the prestigious Zia Award given by New Mexico Press Women.
New Mexico women writers are invited to submit their fiction books for consideration of the award, given each year at the annual New Mexico Press Women spring conference luncheon. The 2016 conference luncheon will be held April 23, 2016 at Bosque Retreat Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Finalists are required to attend the award luncheon to read from their work.
18 First-Place National Awards for New Mexico Press Women in National Federation of Press Women Contest, 43 awards total
