About Us

2011-2012 Board Roster and Contact Information

Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is a non-profit, professional organization of women and men who work in the media and allied fields. With nearly 10,000 community members, the Alliance for Women in Media is proud to represent men and women engaged in all aspects of creating high-quality media and related services.

Our Mission

       Work to improve the quality of the media;
       Promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the media and allied fields;
       Create content that engages people in a dialog about the need for greater diversity and representation in the
              media industry and related professions; and
       Create or highlight campaigns that fuel societal progress.

Our History

AWM (formerly AWRT) was formed in 1951 when the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) discontinued its women’s division, the Association of Women Directors (AWD).  The NAB Board voted approval of a new organization, offering complete cooperation and assistance until the new organization could work out the details of separate operation. The following year, over 280 women gathered to approve the structure of the new organization. In 2010, the organization changed its name to the Alliance for Women in Media, in order to better represent our commitment to women in all forms of electronic media.

Our Initiatives

       Content, resources and information that help women in media succeed and lead
       Compelling and salient government and regulatory advocacy
       Provision of key industry updates, with a particular focus on women’s leadership and roles
       Career development
       Professional development
       Cultivation of a personal and professional network via local, national and virtual opportunities for collaboration
              and lifetime learning

For more information regarding our scholarship opportunities, please visit our Scholarships page!

Our Corporate Sponsors