About the NMPW Conference
NMPW hosts a state conference every year in the spring. The conference is a perfect opportunity to network with media professionals across the state. Numerous workshops are held and the organization announces the winners of the Zia Book Award, Communications Contest, Communicator of Achievement, and scholarships.
The 2025 NMPW Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22 at Isleta Resort. The conference theme is “Artistic Expression.” Program outline is below. Registration will open in January 2025.
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Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Scroll down for details.
Friday, March 21, 2025
12:00pm – 1:30pm: Board Meeting Luncheon (Isleta Resort Boardroom)
2:00pm – 3:00pm: (TBD) Panels, Interviews, Workshops
5:00pm – 6:30 pm: Reception with Poetry Slam Group (Tentatively)
Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:00am – 4:00pm: (TBD) Speakers, Panels, Interviews, Workshops, Membership Meeting
5:30pm – 8:30pm: Communications Banquet
– Presentation of Communications Contest Awards
– Presentation of Communicator of Achievement Award
– Presentation of Scholarship Awards
Registration Information: TENTATIVE Pricing
Full registration* for NMPW members: $200
Full registration* for nonmembers: $225
Friday full day only: $100
Saturday full day only*: $160
Saturday lunch** only (NMPW member rate): $50
Saturday lunch** only (Nonmember rate): $55
Saturday banquet*** only (NMPW member rate): $85
Saturday banquet*** only: (Nonmember rate): $95
Banquet table for 10: $1,000
Banquet half-table for 5: $500
NOTES:
*Full registration includes all conference sessions including meals
**Zia Book Awards and Scholarships will be awarded at the lunch.
***Communications Contest results and the 2024 Communicator of Achievement will be announced at the banquet.
Register online at new-mexico-press-women.square.site/s/shop. You can pay your 2024 dues at the same time and take advantage of the member rate! If you prefer to pay by check, please send it, payable to NMPW, to Treasurer Loretta Hall, 3219 El Toboso Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Please include your email address and/or telephone number.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Help NMPW conduct an outstanding conference! All sponsors will be acknowledged in the conference program.
We offer the following categories and benefits:
Diamond Jubilee: a gift of $5000 or more (opportunity to have literature and other items available and a banquet table with ten seats)
Gold: a gift of $2500 (opportunity to have literature and swag available and four tickets to the banquet)
Silver: a gift of $1000 (opportunity to have literature and swag available for attendees and two tickets to the banquet)
Bronze: a gift of $500 (two tickets to the reception)
Secure your Conference Sponsorship at new-mexico-press-women.square.site/product/conference-sponsorship/39
Conference attendees can reserve a room at the Isleta Resort Hotel for the discounted rate of $159 per night by calling 877-475-3827 and giving the code NMP0324.
About the NFPW Conference
The National Federation of Press Women conference is hosted yearly by a different state press women organization. It is another great opportunity for professional development and networking. The 2024 NFPW conference is on Sept 11-13, 2025 in Golden, CO. For more information visit the NFPW conference web page.