by NPWAdmin | Sep 4, 2023 | Conventions, Events, News, Professional Development
Come explore the past and present in journalism at the 2023 Nebraska Press Women’s fall conference in Gothenburg on Saturday, Oct. 14. The guest speaker lineup will feature a presentation on Kearney’s first female journalist and two authors who will address the pros...
by NPWAdmin | Jul 4, 2023 | Awards, Conventions, News
Barb Bierman Batie of Lexington, Neb., has been named the runner-up for the 2023 Communicator of Achievement Award from the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW). Batie was recognized during a celebration at the organization’s annual conference held June 22-24,...
by NPWAdmin | Jul 4, 2023 | Awards, Contests, Education, News
Nebraska high school students earned two first places, two second places, four third places and nine honorable mentions in the National Federation of Press Women High School Communications Contest. Winners were announced during a May 17 awards ceremony held via Zoom....
by NPWAdmin | May 2, 2023 | Awards, Contests, Education, News
Twenty-three first-place entries in the Nebraska Press Women (NPW) High School Communications Contest have advanced to the National Federation of Press Women competition. National award winners will be announced May 17 during an online celebration. Students from 13...
by NPWAdmin | Nov 2, 2022 | Awards, Conventions, News
Lexington journalist Barb Batie was named the 2022 Communicator Achievement (COA) by the Nebraska Press Women (NPW) at its recent fall conference in Kearney. This award is the organization’s highest honor for members. It recognizes professional achievement, community...
by NPWAdmin | Aug 22, 2022 | Conventions, Events, News
Newspaper staffs continue to be cut and some Nebraska Press Women members are choosing to be freelancers as they retire from full-time work or simply want to be self-employed. The keynote workshop at NPW’s fall conference Oct. 8 at Kearney Public Library, 2020 First...
