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Springfield IL Area Chapter, Association for Women
in Communications
Celebrate your
achievements with local and national recognition from your peers.
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Receive
discounts on entries to the prestigious Clarion Awards competition
and the annual Matrix Awards ceremony to be held September 27, 2008
in Washington, D.C.
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Nominate your
peers for recognition as outstanding communicators in the field for
prestigious awards such as the AWC Headliner Award.
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Many local
chapters also sponsor Matrix Events to celebrate the communications
achievements in local communities.
Stay at the top of
your game with opportunities for learning.
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Attend the
Annual AWC Professional Development Conference to be held September
25-27, 2008, in Washington, D.C., a two-day packed event with
networking opportunities and national-level speakers, capped off
with awards ceremonies recognizing national communications
excellence.
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Receive the
bi-monthly e-newsletter with news and happenings of the
organization, chapters, profiles of members, and communications
topics.
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Get involved in
a local AWC chapter for variety of learning opportunities in your
community.
Build connections in
your community and across the nation.
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Join a diverse
network of vibrant communicators by making valuable connections at
the National AWC Professional Development Conference and through
involvement in national activities and taskforces throughout the
year.
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Connect with
members across the nation instantly through the online AWC National
Directory.
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Make lifetime
friendships and mentoring relationships with colleagues.
Advance your career
by being prepared for the next opportunity.
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Access career
opportunities across the nation through the national AWC Job Board.
Many local chapters also have a job referral network.
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Build your
network with vibrant communicators from across the nation.
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Enjoy discounts
on the Communications Excellence Certification program through the
University of Washington and the Matrix Foundation.
Gain leadership
experience and give back to other communicators in the field.
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Volunteer to
serve in a leadership capacity at the local level to help determine
the direction of programs most important to your community.
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Make a
difference at the national level and organization by joining the
national board or serving on a taskforce to advance the mission of
AWC.
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Sponsor local
student chapters at area colleges and universities.
Enjoy professional
discounts.
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Members can
apply for AWC
Platinum Plus® MasterCard with low rates and no annual fee. You’ll
also receive discounts on Hertz car rentals, conference calls
through The Conference Group; DHL shipping,
and Penny Wise office products.
Be a part of an
organization for women that is making history.
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The Association
for Women in Communications was founded in 1909 on the campus of the
University of Washington. In 2009, the organization will celebrate
its centennial at the AWC National Professional Conference in
Seattle, WA.
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