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Membership Benefits

Career enhancement, professional growth and recognition, networking, publications, and scholarships are a few of Colorado Press Women's member benefits. Membership is open to professionals working in the communications field and college students majoring in communications.

Current members include: reporters and editors  in print and broadcast journalism, public relations professionals, publishers, graphic designers, public information officers, authors, photo journalists, communication's educators, advertising media owners, technical writers, and web masters.

Annual dues are $77 for professionals and $15 for students. Dues include membership in the National Federation of Press Women and eligibility to compete in the state and national Communications Contest and Communicator of Achievement Award. Because CPW is an affiliate member of the Denver Press Club and the Colorado Press Association, CPW members may attend DPC and CPA events at member rates.

To apply for membership or renew your current membership, download this form or go to the national site to pay online: > >

(Reminder: The total dues for national and Colorado are $77 for professionals and $15 for students.)

CPW also provides a scholarship annually to a college communications student, a grant to a CPW professional member for professional development, and a High School Journalism contest to recognize and award the achievements of Colorado high school journalism students. See the Contests & Awards page for details.

CPW offers members: