Illinois Woman's Press Association

Illinois Woman's Press Association The IWPA (since 1885) is an organization of communications professionals whose objective is to maintain and improve professional standards.

Founded in 1885, the Illinois Woman’s Press Association was created to provide pioneering female journalists with a community and support network in the male-dominated press field. In the ensuing 130-plus years, the organization has evolved into a professional and personal resource for creative communicators of any gender, in every field. Our objective has always been to improve professional stand

ards and opportunities for members in Illinois, to offer recognition of communications work, to promote and defend 1st Amendment rights, and to facilitate a community for the sharing of ideas, information and support. The IWPA is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), which can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NFPWomen or directly on their website at http://www.nfpw.org/. Benefits of Membership:
* Annual student IWPA/NFPW membership: $35. Professional IWPA/NFPW membership: $105. Student IWPA-only state membership: $10

* Access to job listings, mentoring opportunities, reduced contest entry and event fees, and venues for promoting/selling your work

* Committee positions and leadership opportunities, which make an invaluable professional resume builder

Congratulations to Suzanne Hanney, Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning magazine Streetwise, on earning 3 first-place aw...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Suzanne Hanney, Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning magazine Streetwise, on earning 3 first-place awards and advancing to NFPW (National Federation of Press Women Professional Annual Competition for 2026.

Writer's Festival with The American Writers Museum
05/28/2026

Writer's Festival with The American Writers Museum

Join IWPA today, an organization built on helping journalists, writers, and all communicators to strive and excel in the...
05/26/2026

Join IWPA today, an organization built on helping journalists, writers, and all communicators to strive and excel in their fields. IWPA is for everyone, not just women anymore!
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Congratulations to Megy Karydes, author of "50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Relieve Anx...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Megy Karydes, author of "50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Relieve Anxiety and Boost Your Mental Health Using Your Five Senses", for earning a 1st place award in the Illinois Woman's Press Association (IWPA.org) Professional Competition for 2026. Best Wishes to You at Nationals!

Congratulations to Lo**ta Ditzler for another first-place win in the IWPA Professional Competition. Good luck at Nation...
05/25/2026

Congratulations to Lo**ta Ditzler for another first-place win in the IWPA Professional Competition. Good luck at Nationals!!!

Congratulations, Marlene Cook, journalist and columnist, for The Lansing Journal, for winning two 1st place awards in th...
05/25/2026

Congratulations, Marlene Cook, journalist and columnist, for The Lansing Journal, for winning two 1st place awards in the IWPA Professional Competition for 2026.

Congratulations to Lynne Conner for being a triple first-place winner 2 years in a row (2025 & 2026) in the IWPA Profess...
05/24/2026

Congratulations to Lynne Conner for being a triple first-place winner 2 years in a row (2025 & 2026) in the IWPA Professional Competition!

Congratulations to Katie Brandt for winning 1st place in the Business Specialty Writing Category of the IWPA Professiona...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to Katie Brandt for winning 1st place in the Business Specialty Writing Category of the IWPA Professional Competition 2026.

Congratulations to Shanita Akintonde on her outstanding achievement as a new IWPA member, with all four of her entries i...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Shanita Akintonde on her outstanding achievement as a new IWPA member, with all four of her entries in the 2026 IWPA Professional Competition earning First Place awards!

IWPA High School Competition extended until Friday, February 27th, 2026, at Noon CST
02/18/2026

IWPA High School Competition extended until Friday, February 27th, 2026, at Noon CST

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