Springfield Area Chapter

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• Membership Directory pdf (members only)



“I joined AWC as a college student a million years ago and always connected with wonderful members as I moved around in the early years of my profession. I am proud that I helped start the Springfield chapter and love the many professionals I’ve gotten to know and work with here. Not surprisingly, some have become dear friends as well as respected colleagues."

Nancy Severa Zimmers
director of public relations and communications,
SIU School of Medicine
AWC chapter past president

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member Benefits

 

 

 
Stay at the top of your game with opportunities for learning.
  • Attend the monthly chapter programs offering both educational speakers and networking with peers.
  • Attend the Annual AWC Professional Development Conference, with networking opportunities, national speakers, and awards ceremonies recognizing national communications excellence.
  • Receive the chapter enewsletter with news and happenings of the organization and the latest communications topics.

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    Get involved in a local AWC chapter for learning opportunities in your community.
  • Build connections in our community and across the nation.
  • Make valuable connections at the AWC Professional Conference, and local and national activities.
  • Make lifetime friendships and mentoring relationships with colleagues.

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    Advance your career by being prepared for the next opportunity.
  • Access opportunities across the nation through the our local jobs service and the national AWC jobs bank.
  • Find access to members across central Illinois with the member directory, and across the nation through the online AWC National Directory.
  • Build your network with vibrant communicators across central Illinois and from across the nation.
  • AWC Matrix Foundation’s Professional Communications Certification program offers you the opportunity to become a Certified Communications Professional (CCP).

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    Gain leadership experience and give back to other communicators in the field.
  • Serve in a leadership capacity and help determine the direction of programs most important to our industry.
  • Make a difference at the national level by joining the national board or serving on a taskforce to advance the mission of AWC.
  • Sponsor local student chapters at area colleges and universities, as well as our local scholarship.

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    Enjoy professional discounts.
  • Receive national discounts on such services as credit cards, car rentals, conference calls, shipping, and office products.

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    Be a part of an organization for women that is making history.
  • The Association for Women in Communications was founded in 1909 on the campus of the University of Washington.
  • In 2009, the organization celebrated its centennial at the National Professional Conference in Seattle, WA.

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    Celebrate your achievements with local and national recognition from your peers.
  • Nominate your peers for recognition as outstanding communicators in the field with our chapter awards.
  • Receive discounts on the prestigious Clarion Awards competition and the annual Matrix Awards ceremony.

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