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 4,000 communicators with more than 74 professional and 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; 
• and to promote high professional standards throughout the communications industry.

The National Office
The national office of The Association for Women in Communications is located in Alexandria, Virginia. They organize the annual National Conference and represent the association on important issues facing women in the workplace such as First Amendment, pay equity and sexual harassment. The national office also coordinates the prestigious Matrix awards given in recognition of outstanding achievements among communications professionals.

The Association for Women in Communications
3337 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-370-7436
Fax: 703-370-7437 

info@womcom.org
www.womcom.org