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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.
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 […]
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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 […]
An outstanding New Mexican writer will be honored for her work in children’s literature next spring when her book receives the prestigious Zia Award. New Mexican women writers are invited to submit their books for consideration for the award, given each year by New Mexico Press Women at the annual spring conference. To be eligible […]
Follow the National Federation of Press Women Conference this week on NMPW President Sharon Niederman’s blog (with photos): Embracing the North.
Please join us for a book launch reception: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m. Downtown Flying Star Mucho Room 8th & Silver SW Albuquerque, N.M. Refreshments will be served. A History of New Mexico Press Women: 1949-2009 by Denise Tessier & Sandy Schauer published in honor of New Mexico Press Women’s 60th anniversary Sandy & Denise […]
New Mexico had one national winner, Skylar Peterson of Sandia Prep, who won an honorable mention for columns. State winners included: Editorial • First Place – J. Alex Luce, Sandia High School, Albuquerque, NM, The Sandian, Grade 11 • Second Place – Skylar Peterson & Michael Binkley, Sandia Preparatory School, Albuquerque, NM, Sandia Prep Times, […]
