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Recognition of individual and collective achievements has been one of the founding principles since the association
began. Each spring, student chapters have the opportunity to nominate their chapter, advisor or a fellow member
for national recognition.
The 2008 AWC Student Chapter Awards have been submitted. The winners were announced early June and will be honored at the 2008 AWC annual National Conference in Washington, D.C. this Sept. 25-27.
For next year’s 2009 AWC Student Chapter Awrads, all materials submitted must be for the period between July 1, 2008 and April 15, 2009. Applications must be
received at AWC National Headquarters no later than April 15, 2009. Winners will be announced by the end
of May, and the winners will be honored at the AWC annual National Conference.
The Awards:
Rising Star
First awarded in 1990, the Rising Star is the highest honor The Association for Women in Communications can
bestow on a student member. The Rising Star Award is given on the basis of leadership activities and special
contributions to school and community. Nominees must also demonstrate commitment to a career in the
communications profession. Each nominee must be a member in good standing with national at the time of
nomination, and working toward a degree in communications.
Outstanding Advisor
The faculty advisor forms a critical and necessary link between the students and the national headquarters. Each in
invaluable to the welfare of a healthy chapter. Advisors guide, mentor and work without compensation, often spending
many hours in preparation of programs and materials for student members. An outstanding advisor will do all of the
above and then some.
Outstanding Chapter
This award is based on high quality, visible programming, fundraising activities or special community involvement.
Chapters will be judged in categories according to their size:
1. Small: 8-20 members
2. Large: 20+ members
Entries are accepted only online, however you may email up to two pages of supporting documentation to
members@womcom.org by April 15, 2009 deadline. Be sure to include your
name, contact information and the nominee name and category in your email. You will need your AWC user name and
password to login to the form.
To submit an entry for consideration, click here
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