HERITAGE

Founded in 1909 as Theta Sigma Phi at the University of Washington, the organization has evolved from a collegiate honorary women's journalism fraternity to a strong national network of communicators in a broad range of disciplines.

MISSION

The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era.

GOALS

The founding principles of Theta Sigma Phi serve as touchstones for AWC today: to promote the advancement of women in all fields of communications, to work for First Amendment rights and responsibilities of communicators, to recognize distinguished professional achievements, and to promote high professional standards throughout the communications field.

ETHICAL VALUES

AWC is committed to work nationally and internationally for pay equity for women in the communications workplace and for freedom of information.

COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION

The Matrix Foundation, AWC's charitable foundation, provides scholarships and supports educational research and publications. AWC's 100-plus student and professional chapters offer educational programming for their members. The Annual Professional Conference provides a forum for learning opportunities and interaction with communications leaders.