Welcome to the New Mexico Chapter of AWC

The New Mexico chapter of the Association for Women in Communications has members in fields such as marketing, corporate communications, event planning, public relations, journalism, fundraising, web development, advertising and graphic design. Our diverse membership offers great networking with peers at luncheons and numerous events. May's Big Schmooze, Thursday, May 8th - at O'Niell's, located on Central  5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Reservations greatly appreciated. Contact Vicki Reisenbach at 263-1344 or Sandy Schargel at sandy@schargelinteriors.com.

We encourage prospective members and guests to learn about our organization by joining our email list, attending events and volunteering. The benefits of membership in our chapter extend beyond access to a broad network of communicators: we develop leadership skills, connect people with jobs, learn from each other and foster great personal and business relationships.

Our Members Only Savoy Bar and Grill Luncheon was a great success. Our thanks goes out to Diane Furie Meeting and Event Planner and Alessandra Valenza, Keller Williams Realty for the musical show, the lovely table decorations, the delicious lunch and the most especially the hard work that went into creating such a lovely event!

Reservations are now available online! Click here for April 23rd luncheon and workshop reservations only, click here to register and pay now in advance for January reservations with Events N More.

AWC National Organization

The Association for Women in Communications (formerly known as Women in Communications, Inc.) is dedicated to leading change in the communications professions through information exchange, leadership, professional development and technology. The American-based association boasts a membership of more than 7,500 communicators with more than 60 professional and 90 student chapters.

Members represent public relations, corporate communications, marketing, promotions, journalism, television, radio, advertising, development, graphic arts, Internet publishing, technical writing, education, government relations, and communications law.

Founded in 1909 as Theta Sigma Phi at the University of Washington in Seattle, the association has continued to grow and change. The founding principles, however, still serve as touchstones.

• to promote the advancement of women in all fields of communications

• to work for the First Amendment rights and responsibilities of communicators

• to recognize distinguished professional achievements

• to promote high professional standards throughout the communications industry