February 2026 Newsletter Issue 307 
Monthly Awareness
This annual celebration brings our local media industry together for a memorable evening, all while honoring our commitment to education through the presentation of a $5,000 college scholarship.
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NOW is the time to renew your membership!
Join or renew your AWM Austin membership for a discounted price during our Winter 2026 Membership Drive! $50 for one year or $100 for two years - regular price is $60 per year.
Why Join? AWM Austin is composed of an amazing group of men and women from all aspects of media, journalism, and marketing. Be a part of this impactful organization whose goal is to empower the next generation in media - you can network, learn, take on leadership roles, volunteer, and make new friends!
SCHOLARSHIP
Countdown! Only a few weeks left to get your app finished and supplementary materials in - transcripts, letters of reference, etc. (yes, those!)
Last day to apply is March 1st! Our AWM Austin team is here to help if you have any questions. Email us at [email protected].
The 2026 AWM Austin Scholarship will award one $5,000 scholarship to an eligible college sophomore or junior studying media, communications, journalism, film, radio, or a related field at a university within a 40-mile radius of Austin. Consideration will also be given to students attending other colleges who graduated from an Austin-area high school and maintain a permanent Austin-area address (including Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and surrounding communities).
Application is open now! Deadline is March 1, 2026.
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Scholarship Winner Spotlight Tiana Woodard, a past AWM Austin Scholarship recipient, is currently a research and oral historian with the Getting Word Oral History Project at Monticello, where she helps document and preserve the family histories of people enslaved by Thomas Jefferson. A former Black communities reporter for The Boston Globe, her reporting on the city’s Black diaspora received several local and national awards, including the 2025 Michael J. Feeney Emerging Journalist of the Year Award, as well as Salute to Excellence Awards for two works published in 2024. Interview coming soon (view on Instagram & LinkedIn)—stay tuned to learn more about her journey and impact. |
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Events
February is Black American History Month, a time to honor the legacy, leadership, and creative force of individuals who shaped American history—and continue to shape the media landscape today. From journalism to broadcasting, production to storytelling, Black & African American voices have expanded truth, accountability, and representation across generations often building platforms and alliances where none existed.
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Ida B. Wells stands as one of the most foundational figures in American journalism, setting early standards for investigative reporting, media ethics, and accountability. Her work represents one of the earliest examples of data-driven journalism used to confront misinformation and power. She was essential to shaping the Civil Rights Movement demonstrating that journalism, advocacy, and alliance have always been interconnected. |
Heart Health Month
February is American Heart Month, a nationwide observance that spotlights cardiovascular disease and the need for more lifesavers. First proclaimed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month began as a national call to take charge of your heart health—a mission that continues today. Join the Nation of Lifesavers and learn CPR today.
Corporate Spotlight
Seamless Entertainment is Spectrum’s approach to simplifying how people watch TV and streaming by bringing everything together in one easy, unified experience.
Seamless Entertainment combines live TV with popular streaming services in one place. Customers on qualifying Spectrum TV or Internet plans receive included, ad-supported versions of major streaming platforms like Disney+, Max, Paramount+, Peacock, AMC+, and more. These apps are integrated alongside traditional TV channels, making it easier to discover and watch content without switching systems.
Viewers can access everything through Spectrum-supported devices and platforms, such as the Spectrum TV App or Xumo Stream Box, creating a single, consistent viewing experience. What does this mean for advertisers? It means more opportunities to connect with your customers across premium entertainment sources right here in Austin.
Seamless Entertainment is the foundation of the Spectrum Reach Total Universe. As our experience grows, so does our advertising relationships. In less than two years, we will have added 11 premium apps to our advertising portfolio.
This is the power of connection we bring you as an advertiser with Spectrum Reach. We have the connectivity, data, and integrations to provide the campaign results anywhere people are watching.
Industry Personnel Announcements
We are excited to welcome and thank our new corporate sponsor, Lindholm Marketing! And congratulations Taylor on starting this company, we can’t wait to see what big things you accomplish.
THANK YOU!
Austin Alliance for Women in Media would like to thank all of our Corporate Members!
If your business is interested in a partnership with AWM Austin, visit our Corporate Membership page and reach out with any questions.
