| The Association for Women in Communications - Dallas Professional Chapter |
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The Association for Women in Communications (AWC) is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era.
The AWC Dallas Chapter was founded in the early 1930s when a charter was issued for the Dallas chapter of journalism society Theta Sigma Phi. In 1972, Theta Sigma Phi changed its name to Women in Communications, Inc. (WICI) and opened its membership to men. In 1996, the name changed again to the current Association for Women in Communications (AWC). AWC Dallas recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Disciplines represented within the association include:
What We OfferAWC Dallas offers a variety of educational, social and community relations programs, including luncheons with speakers, networking happy hours, member receptions, and opportunities to participate in community activities.ProgramsOur communications- and career-oriented programs and workshops feature top-notch speakers representing a variety of communications disciplines. Past topics have included: Unleash Your Creative Intelligence, Maximizing Impact Through Cause-Related Marketing, Writing for the Web (Extended Workshop), Where to Start in a Web 2.0 World and Career Repositioning. Have a suggestion for a speaker or topic? Please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view itNetworking and Social OpportunitiesSeveral times a year AWC members and colleagues gather to mix, mingle and network in a more social setting. In keeping with our tradition of warmth and camaraderie, AWC hosts parties and happy hours for current and prospective members. We also host social events jointly with other groups. Attendees enjoy the opportunity to get to know each other and learn what's going on in the field of communications from their peers.Online Membership DirectoryConnect with AWC members around the world. The AWC Membership Directory provides members with 24/7 access to networking with peers.Online PublicationsRemain current with national AWC events and activities by reading the bimonthly Communiqué newsletter. A copy is e-mailed to members each month. Members can also view current and past issues in the members-only area of the national website. In addition, as a means to notify members of timely information and changes in AWC National and membership activities, members receive periodic issues of the AWC InfoFlash, an electronic bulletin.Freelance AllianceDesigned especially for sole practitioners, freelancers and other independent communications consultants throughout the North Texas region, the Freelance Alliance hosts bimonthly "brown bag" lunch presentations and happy hours, and shares information on freelance and contract communications opportunities. It is cosponsored by the Dallas chapters of AWC, the International Association of Business Communicators and the Public Relations Society of America. To learn more, please visit www.freelancealliance.org.Find a New JobAWC members can investigate or expand career options by using the newly released online AWC Job Board. Peruse more than 300 position postings in a variety of communications fields. Set up a Job Alert notifying you by e-mail of new job opportunities which match your search criteria and post an anonymous resume that will enable you to list your experience and qualifications in a protected environment. AWC member employers are eligible to receive the member rate for posting jobs.Certification Program for Communication ExcellenceA national certification program designed to recognize excellence in all areas of communications has been developed by the Matrix Foundation, a non-profit organization which conducts educational and charitable projects in cooperation with the AWC. The program has been approved by the national AWC Board of Directors and endorsed by the University of Washington, School of Communications. To learn more visit www.matrixfoundation.us.The Power of Certification Save Time and MoneyAWC partners with several companies to provide AWC members with professional benefits that can make a positive difference in their personal and professional lives. For a list of participating partners go to Membership Benefits. |
"I chose to pursue the Matrix Foundation's Certified Communications Professional designation to validate my long-term career goals in the marketing and communications field. Rather than starting a new certification program requiring additional classes, tests and seminars, the CCP provides professionals with a format to be recognized for existing achievements within the past five years. The criteria allowed me to report my leadership positions as well as my activities in which I had a supporting role. As I went through the process, I was able to recall both professional and volunteer activities that were applicable to earning the CCP and in the end, I had created a solid body of work that reinforced my dedication and commitment to this field. It was very satisfying for me to go through the process and earn the certification, and I would encourage anyone who has reached an established point in their career in communications to pursue the CCP designation."