Tag archives: Women in Communications

Women of Achievement
By Richard Mineards   |   June 3, 2025

One hundred and fifty guests crowded into the Cabrillo Pavilion for the 17th Women of Achievement Awards lunch organized by the Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara. The fun fest, co-chaired by Brooke Holland and Judith Smith-Meyer, featured Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, founder of Women Connect4Good, and honored five visionary women – JoAnne Wasserman, veteran […]

2024 Founder’s Awardees Named
By Richard Mineards   |   October 15, 2024

The Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara has announced three student, next-generation journalists as the recipients of the 2024 Founder’s Award in recognition of their work. Next month Lois Phillips will present the annual awards to the journalists – Joyce Chi, Rosie Bultman, and Cebelli Pfeifer – at WorkZones in our Eden by the […]

Women in Communication: Turning Passion into Career
By Jamie Knee   |   October 1, 2024

As a Santa Barbara wine expert, I’ve learned that the finest vintages are best enjoyed with inspiring company—and that’s exactly what I found with the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara. Serving on the board has been an absolute delight, immersing me in a vibrant community of brilliant women who are as passionate about […]

Leading Ladies
By Richard Mineards   |   April 25, 2019

The historic El Paseo restaurant was socially gridlocked for the Women in Communications 12th annual awards lunch, which honored KEYT-TV anchor Beth Farnsworth and keynote speaker Kymberlee Weil of Strategic Samurai. Independent columnist Starshine Roshell emceed the 200-guest fête, while previous award recipient Perie Longo recited a poem lauding both award winners. Beth was introduced […]