Virginia Press Women Inc

Virginia Press Women (VPW) is an organization of professional communicators in Virginia that is open to women and men. Members work for newspapers, magazines, radio, television stations, schools, colleges, government, corporations, non-profit agencies, communications businesses, and a variety of organizations and associations.

Founding

VPW was founded in Richmond in 1958 as an organization for newspaper editors and writers. The constitution was amended one year later to extend membership to "any writer actively engaged in journalistic services for remuneration." Charter members included Norma Lugar, Agnes Cooke and Lib Wiley. In 1973, VPW was incorporated and membership was opened to men who support the mission of VPW.

Mission

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the highest ideals in journalism, to provide exchange of journalistic ideas and experiences, to offer continuing educational opportunities to members, and to serve the public's right to know.

Affiliations

National Federation of Press Women (NFPW)

Activities

Virginia Press Women Foundation

Incorporated separately as a 501(c)3 corporation with the purpose of administering and raising funds for college scholarships.

References

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