The National Federation of Press Women’s 2021 communications contest is open and accepting entries. The year 2020 has been a year of constant changes, surprises, and the unexpected. Many of our members have been documenting this year via methods including the written word, photographs, books, campaigns, and presentations. Now is the time to recognize some of...
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New Board Voted in By Membership VPC members have voted in our new slate of officers for the 2020-22 term. Meeting the requirements outlined in the VPC bylaws, the slate of officers is now official. New board members include:Michele Cook, PresidentTerry Haycock, First Vice President – MembershipSunni Brown, Second Vice President – CommunicationsSue Bland,...
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Remembering a Legacy: Celebrating the Life and Achievements of Pauline Mitchell The following information is compiled from multiple sources, including reflections from various VPC members and an obituary. Longtime VPC member Pauline Mitchell died peacefully on September 24, 2020. Pauline’s career in communications and public relations was so distinguished that...
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Laughter Dominates Networking Event By Cynthia Price, professional development chair In between introductions and sharing about remote working and quarantine tips, VPC members reconnected and shared many laughs via a Zoom gathering in mid-August. “What a treat to ‘see’ everyone,” said longtime member Nancy Wright Beasley. “I always come away from our meetings...
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VPC members shine as NFPW announces 2020 national communication contest winners Outstanding communications entries from throughout the U.S. have won honors in the 2020 National Communications Contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women, and Virginia Professional Communicators is well-represented. Nearly 300 professional communicators earned...
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Communicator of Achievement: Frances Broaddus Crutchfield Communicator of Achievement is VPC’s Highest Honor for a Member How many of us have a building named for us, especially when we’re still on this earth? The symbolism of such an honor runs deep. On Sept. 14, 2019, Frances Broaddus Crutchfield received a demonstration of decades of appreciation from the...
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