About AWC
The national Association for Women in Communications (AWC) champions the advancement of women across all communication disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership, and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era. Benefits of national membership include:
- Networking and learning opportunities, such as AWC’s online member directory, annual conference, and online publications and links
- Clarion and other national awards for communications excellence
- Low-rate credit card and discounts on travel and professional products
The AWC-Madison Chapter represents communications professionals in and around Madison, Wisconsin. Join the local chapter to
- Advance your career
- Broaden your social circles
- Take advantage of monthly programming and networking opportunities
- Find a new job in your chosen field of communications
- Network with other independent communicators, if you’re in business for yourself
- Connect with students at the UW-Madison
Learn more and join AWC or renew your membership.
The UW-Madison Student Chapter is a resource for the next generation of communications professionals and those considering communications-related careers. The Student Chapter meets every other Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at 5055 Vilas Hall.
To connect students and professionals, the AWC-Madison chapter sponsors Career Quest, an annual event that brings students in various fields of communications in direct contact with local experts in their areas of study. The AWC-Madison chapter also makes an impact on the future of one student each year by sponsoring the Catch a Rising Star Scholarship Award.
PEOPLE and COMMITTEES
The AWC-Madison Chapter is an all-volunteer organization. We thank all of the members of the Board and committees for sharing their time and talents.
Volunteers on the Membership Committee recruit new members; answer questions about membership; send renewal reminders; track contact information about members and prospects; and work the registration table at each monthly meeting.
Members of the Philanthropy Committee manage all of the details of Career Quest, AWC-Madison’s annual philanthropic event bringing together communications students and professionals.
Serving on the Program Committee involves recruiting and coordinating details with speakers for monthly meetings; managing meeting logistics; distributing program flyers; and tracking registrations.
Publicity Committee members prepare announcements for monthly meetings; write and send press releases; and ensure that current information is posted on the website.
Interested in joining the Board? We have several open positions to fill for 2008-2009! To find out more or to volunteer, contact any Board member listed below.
2008 Board of Directors
Kelly Kloepping, President