Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 scholarship awarded by Wichita Professional Communicators. The deadline for online applications is midnight, March 6. WPC offers an annual $2,000 scholarship to students pursuing degrees in a communication field at Wichita-area colleges and universities. Students pursuing careers in advertising, digital media, editing, Read more…
Register now for the popular annual WPC mixer and scholarship fundraiser, which will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 E. Corporate Hills. This fun and casual networking event is our primary fundraiser for the WPC Scholarship Fund, benefiting communications students at area colleges and Read more…
Congratulations to the many talented members of Wichita Professional Communicators who earned state and national honors this year for their work. Awards from the Kansas Professional Communicators’ annual competition were presented during the KPC spring awards luncheon at Heart of Country Catering in Goddard. The competition recognizes excellence in categories Read more…
A Wichita State University student will be awarded Wichita Professional Communicators’ annual $2,000 scholarship to pursue her studies in creative writing and communications. Hannah Holliday of Olathe, Kansas, works as a tutor in the WSU creative writing center and plans to graduate in December of 2023. “Grammar has always been Read more…
The National Federation of Press Women has named its nominees for Communicator of Achievement, which include Wichita Professional Communicators member Gwen Larson. Larson has worked in journalism and communication for 36 years, with 17 years at The Emporia Gazette as a reporter and editor. She also had a weekly column Read more…
The 20th annual Tallgrass Film Festival gets underway in late September and is now accepting submissions. This year’s five-day festival will be Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 in downtown Wichita. Filmmakers from around the world will be showcasing documentaries, films directed by women, animation, narratives, short films, and other independent Read more…
Kansas Professional Communicators is accepting nominations for its highest award, the Kansas Communicator of Achievement. Nominate an outstanding member by emailing a cover letter detailing the KPC member’s professional achievements, community service and KPC/NFPW service, plus the nominee’s resume to Cheryl Miller, KPC COA co-coordinator, at cheryl.miller@wichita.edu. The award criteria Read more…
Wichita Professional Communicators is proud to offer an annual $2,000 scholarship to students pursuing a communication field of study at Wichita-area colleges and universities. Do you know a student who could benefit? Fields of study include journalism, graphic design, photography, public relations, advertising, marketing, digital media and more. WPC is Read more…
Two women with ties to Kansas Professional Communicators — including a former longtime member of Wichita Professional Communicators — were among the more than 30 NFPW members who were recognized for reaching milestone years of membership at the June NFPW conference. Jane Lee of Kansas City, Missouri, was honored for Read more…
Earn recognition for the great work you do! The National Federation of Press Women’s 2022 Communications Contest is accepting entries online, and the early bird deadline is Jan. 19. This two-tiered professional contest is open to both members and non-members, with entry fees discounted for members. The first tier of Read more…