| Joining the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) could be the best 10 minutes you spend today! The benefits of networking, camaraderie, professional development and product discounts will pay for your membership many times over as your career develops.
Celebrate your achievements with local and national recognition from your peers.
- 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.
- Nominate your peers for recognition as outstanding communicators in the field for prestigious awards such as the AWC Headliner Award.
- 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.
- 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.
- Receive the bi-monthly e-newsletter with news and happenings of the organization, chapters, profiles of members, and communications topics.
- Get involved in a local AWC chapter for variety of learning opportunities in your community.
Build connections in your community and across the nation.
- 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.
- Connect with members across the nation instantly through the online AWC National Directory.
- Make lifetime friendships and mentoring relationships with colleagues.
Advance your career by being prepared for the next opportunity.
- Access career opportunities across the nation through the national AWC Job Board. Many local chapters also have a job referral network.
- Build your network with vibrant communicators from across the nation.
- 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.
- Volunteer to serve in a leadership capacity at the local level to help determine the direction of programs most important to your community.
- 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.
- Sponsor local student chapters at area colleges and universities.
Enjoy professional discounts.
- 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.
- 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.
The Association for Women in Communications gives you value for your membership dollar. Compare AWC’s national dues for professionals at our current $99, which will change to $129 in 2009, to other comparable organizations: IABC ($236 at large for U.S. membership); PRSA ($225 with a $65 initiation fee); AMA ($215 the first year); AWRT ($110); and SPJ ($72). Note: Prices listed as of 1/2008.
To join our AWC South Florida chapter, you must also be a member of AWC's national chapter. You may join the national and our local chapter at the same time - and we encourage you to do so.
AWC's national chapter offers various membership levels to fit your needs and career path. Please allow two weeks for AWC National to process your membership.
Download the New Member application
Download the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL application
Download the Corporate Membership Application
Download the Honorary Membership Application
You may also join online at AWC's national web site; complete the secure online membership form: http://www.womcom.org/membership/join.asp
Please remember to select AWC South Florida as your local chapter and add local chapter dues to your total when completing the online form or sending your application and payment via U.S. mail.
For more information about AWC South Florida membership, please contact our local membership chair at membership@awcsouthflorida.org
For more information about national membership contact Sarah Barlow, National Membership Coordinator, at members@womcom.org or by calling (703) 370-7436.
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