What is NPW?
Nebraska Press Women is a non-profit professional organization of women and men from all areas of the communications industry. NPW provides professional growth opportunities and offers a forum for discussion of issues common to all.
Founded in 1946, Nebraska Press Women strives to promote the highest ideals of the communications profession and to provide for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences. NPW is designed for and governed by working women and men from all areas of communications. Some of the opportunities available through NPW are conventions, workshops, contests, awards and scholarships.
The diverse interests and talents of NPW's members strengthen the organization. From community newspapers to the state's largest dailies and from broadcasting to advertising and public relations, NPW's membership all encompassing. The rich diversity offers an unusual and inviting opportunity to exchange ideas, opinions and friendships with professionals in various segments of the communications industry. Learn more about NPW by reading the most recent newsletter. Then take a look at the membership brochure and join!
National Affiliation
Nebraska Press Women, Inc., is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), a non-profit organization of professional women and men pursuing careers in communication. NFPW offers professional development through an annual convention, cost-effective libel insurance, peer competition, a grassroots First Amendment e-mail alert system, a quarterly newsletter, networking, member services, national advocacy on issues significant to members, and more. In February 2009, NFPW made available this webinar at Columbia University called "Canned: How to Land on Your Feet," a career-transition workshop for journalists; click HERE to listen. You will also want to check the NFPW Web site at www.nfpw.org after scrolling down this page for NPW Membership Benefits, Membership Eligibility, Mission, and Calendar of Events.
