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Home About ANWC Our Mission Annual Gala Club History Board of Governors Club Committees Scholarships Meet the Ambassadors Archive Membership APPLY Membership Info Membership Corner Membership Renewal Cranford House Photo Galleries Press Center Contact Us Shop Talk Message from the ANWC President 2021 Roast-Lesley Stahl 2021 Register Here Invitation
Top Home About ANWC Our Mission Annual Gala Club History Board of Governors Club Committees Scholarships Meet the Ambassadors Archive Membership APPLY Membership Info Membership Corner Membership Renewal Cranford House Photo Galleries Press Center Contact Us Shop Talk Message from the ANWC President 2021 Roast-Lesley Stahl 2021 Register Here Invitation ANWC COVID-19 POLICY: In our determination to keep members, guests and staff safe from COVID-19, the American News Womens Club will adhere to all guidelines from the Centers for DiseaseControl and the District of Columbia Government in place for every meeting, program, and eventsponsored by the Club, whether at Cranford House or an outside location. For specific provisions passed by ANWC and the Board of Governors on July 21, 2021,please clickhere.
Attention ANWC Members:

If you are interested in becoming a member of the American News Women's Club, please call the office at (202) 332-6770 or send us an email to anwclub@comcast.net.

Club office hours are:
Monday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Phone: 202-332-6770 Email: anwclub@comcast.net Our Historic Clubhouse

The ANWC Clubhouse (also known as Cranford House) is located at 1607 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC on Embassy Row and two blocks from the Dupont Circle metro. Street parking is available depending upon time of day and there are parking garages in the neighborhood. Great for seasonal events, consider booking your event today!(click here for more information)

Meet our ANWC 2021-2022 Mission Oriented Interns!

Isabel Izzy Angeliis a senior at George Washington University studying journalism, mass communication, and business administration. She also is pursuing a masters degree in media and strategic communication. Izzy is a Connecticut native and was a child actor growing up. She has been a video news intern at Voice of America and reports on campus for GW-TV.

Past Interns:

Zoey Zou is an undergraduate at American University majoring in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG). She is excited for her work at ANWC and looks forward to helping further ANWC's mission of upholding women in journalism.

Meet Caroline Zonts, graduated from the School of Media Public Affairs at the George Washington University. We are thrilled to have her with us and look forward to great achievements.

2020-2021 Programs

Tues. September 15, 6:30 p.m. Cops and Youth. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on deescalating interactions between cops and kids with Lisa Thurau, executive director of Strategies for Youth.

Thurs. December 10. Holiday Party.

Popular Past Programs

Thurs. October 24, 6:30 p.m. Women Ambassadors: The Art of Diplomacy.

Mon. September 23, 6:30 p.m. - Celebrating 100 years of Women and the 19th Amendment. Come join Elaine Weiss, esteemed author of The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote (Viking Press) and board member Eleanor Clift, author of Founding Sisters and the Nineteeth Amendment (Wiley Publishers) for what is sure to be a lively presentation and conversation on one of the great accomplishments for women of our era.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 6:30 p.m at the Clubhouse. In celebration of Women's History Month, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, making history with her Groundbreaking Memoir.

Programs 2018

Some fabulous programs featuring barrier breaking speakers are in the works this year. Please continue to check in and see what we have in store for you.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Howard Kurtz and his take on the media in the age of Trump.

PAST PROGRAMS: January 24, Washington insider Sally Quinn on her book "Finding Magic", Liza Mundy's November 16 "Code Girls" book discussion was very special. If you joined us October 4 for State of Education with Politico's Kimberly Hefling and Laura McGiffert Slover, CEO of Centerpoint Education, it was a stellar event.

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Scholarship Winners 2017

(left to right) Pres.NPC, Jeff Ballou, Scholarship winners Lauren Sullivan (George Mason University) and Makeda Francis, (Howard University), ANWC EIJ honoree Susan Page and ANWC Pres. Helen R. White

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MEMBERSHIP:A FAMILY AFFAIR: Meet the Trupp Family

The Trupps, with Sandy Trupp as our revered member and her husband Phil and daughters make membership for the ANWC a family affair. Contact the Club office if you are interested in becoming an esteemed member.

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COMING SOON: 2017 ANWC HONOREE FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM,NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR

SUSAN PAGE AT THE CLUB (AND VIRTUAL) ON TUESDAY, NOV. 9 On her recent book: MADAME SPEAKER: NANCY PELOSI AND THE LESSONS OF POWER

Books will be available. Reserve early!

SAVE THIS DATE!

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STAHL DAZZLES AS SHE ACCEPTS ANWC'S HIGHEST HONOR

ANWC Roast and Toast for Excellence in Journalism at National Press Club a Great Success

To a packed (distanced) crowd, (standing room only), 2021 ANWC Excellence in Journalism honoree Lesley Stahl's line-up for those in support of her was worthy of prime time. She is pictured here flanked by broadcast news icon Sam Donaldson (left) and the legendary Susan Zirinskly (right) from CBS News. (Neshan Naltchayan)

Keep an eye out for more informative ANWC Programs coming soon!* * * * *

* * * * *Come join the fun: Our annual holiday party will be held virtually on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Please call or email us at the Club to reserve. * * * * *

SUSAN PAGE RAISES THE BAR AT VP DEBATES

ANWC Excellence in Journalism award recipient 2017, Susan Page showed us all how women can make a difference at the podium October 7, 2020 as she moderated the VP debates from the University of Utah.

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* * * * *ATTENTION ANWC MEMBERS:

We are in the midst of 2020-2021 membership renewals! If you did not recieve your membership renewal package in the mail or would like to renew in person, please email the club office at anwclub@comcast.net or call us at 202-332-6770. Included with the membership invoice are survey questions. Please make sure to answer the survey questions. Also please make sure to include your new address if you have moved. We want to hear from you!
Also included in your mailing is our latest version of Shop Talk.

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ANWC Annual Meeting 2020 (Virtual) and Opinion ForumWed., June 3, 2020

Despite these unprecedented times, the ANWC will be hosting our annual meeting virtually. Come share your thoughts in a new setting. Joining your fellow ANWC members virtually is easy from your mobile phone, landline or computer. Instructions on joining the meeting will be sent when we receive your reservation.

To reserve, email anwclub@comcast.net or leave a message at (202) 332-6770. This event is virtual and free of charge.

* * * * *We hope that during these unprecedented and difficult times you and your loved ones remain healthy and safe.ANWC Postpones Spring Activities/Lesley Stahl Gala RescheduledANWC 2020 Gala honoring CBS News/60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl for Excellence in Journalism has been rescheduled for October 8, 2020 at the National Press Club. Click here to read April 4, 2020 Message from ANWC President, Mary Catherine Andrews

* * * * *Gwen Ifill makes news in 2020!

January 30, 2020 - ANWC EIJ Recipient 2014 Gwen Ifill has been stamped into history with her new Forever postage stamp, the most recent addition to the Black Heritage series from the US Postal Service. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared January 30 Gwen Ifill Day. Rest in peace, Gwen Ifill, knowing you have left such a great legacy.

* * * * *Happy New Year and New Decade from the ANWC!

We have lots of exciting programs and announcements coming up and in the works. Stay tuned for a great 2020! Call us at the club at (202) 332-6770 with suggestions or questions. Our new office hours are Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Wed. from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our most exciting news of the decade has just been announced. Congratulations Lesley Stahl.

* * * * *Join us on Wednesday, December 11 for our annual holiday party! Reserve today at (202) 332-6770.

We can't wait to see you at our next groundbreaking program!
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Past Program

* * * * *ANWC Tribute to Cokie Roberts

Sept. 17, 2019, Wash. DC - It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of pioneering broadcast journalist, bestselling author (6 books), and noted ANWC Excellence in Journalism Recipient (2003), Cokie Roberts, also known as Mary Martha Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs Roberts. She raised the bar for women in the field of journalism throughout her lifetime with her careful, thoughtful and dogged reporting and her tireless support of women behind the scenes along the way. She is revered by so many and will remain a role model for those to come. Our condolences go out to her family and appreciation for a life well lived.

Past Program: Monday, September 23, 2019

6:30 p.m. at the ANWC Clubhouse

Celebrating 100 Years of the 19th Amendment!

For more information about Elaine Weiss and The Woman's Hour, click here!* * * * *WelcomeNew Board Members, and MC Andrews, our 2019-2020 President of the ANWC! Renewal Packages have been Mailed!Clickherefor the 2019-2020 renewal invoice and mail (or email!) to the ANWC Club Office.Deadline for Renewals is August 31!* * * * *ANWC ANNUAL MEETING - TUES., JUNE 25, 2019

Our 2019 Annual Meeting and Election of Officers will be held Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Please join board member and moderator Eleanor Clift, Pew Research Center's Elisa Shearer and your ANWC colleagues to discuss the state of the club and the media. To reserve, email anwclub@comcast.net or call the office at (202) 332-6770 during business hours (M,W,F 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).

WOLF BLITZER ACCEPTS ANWC'S HIGHEST HONOR

The ANWC is pleased to have awarded Wolf Blitzer with its 2019 Excellence in Journalism award on May 15 at our annual benefit dinner, this year a "Roast Toast honoring Wolf Blitzer" at the National Press Club. ANWC president Janis Lamar noted, for more than 40 years Wolf has admirably practiced the fundamental values of good journalism, reporting the news accurately, honestly, responsibly and fairly. The ultimate professional, Wolfs work truly has made him an icon in journalism, Special thanks to emcee Dana Bash as well as the roasters/toasters:Susan Page,Paxton Baker,Jay Shaylor,Sam Feistand Ana Navarro. The ballroom was packed with members and special guests, all great admirers of Wolf. It was truly a night to remember.

Click here to read the story in the Washington Post Reliable Source by Helena Andrews-Dyer and click here for other press coverage.

Click here to read the Press Release.

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WOLF BLITZER ROAST TOAST 2019REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

Please Note:OUR CLUB OFFICE HOURS HAVE CHANGED FOR 2019!

New Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 3 pm, Fridays, noon - 4 pm

Please call us if you need anything. Club Office Phone: 202-332-6770

Reserve Today and Press Forward with Dianna Pierce Burgess at the ANWC Monday, November 5, 2018 6:30 PM

Join us for compelling, off-the-record, conversation with Press Forward Co-Founder and Executive Director, Dianna Pierce Burgess and Gloria Riviera and Shannon Van Sant from the Press Forward initiative who will address the latest on harrassment, empowerment for women and what's needed to change the culture in newsrooms around the globe. Founded in the wake of the #MeToo movement and addressing the concerns of the present #NowWhat response Press Forward strives for equality and fairness for women throughout the media landscape.

Reserve today at anwclub@comcast.net or call 202-332-6770

$25.00 for members, $30.00 for guests, $15.00 for students, lite fare supper, networking and program included.

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Julie Pace, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief, Associated Press Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., Don't miss it. Reserve Today!

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Calling All ANWC Members! 'Tis the Season for Membership Renewal.

Please be on the lookout for your letter from ANWC President

Janis Lamar and dues invoice via mail and/or call us at the Club Office to renew!

DEADLINE FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS IS AUGUST 31, 2018

We appreciate your continued support of the ANWC.

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ANWC ANNUAL MEETING Election of Officers

6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse, Thurs., June 14, 2018

To reserve, contact the Club Office at anwclub@comcast.net

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Veteran and beloved broadcast journalist Ann Curry raises the "Who, What, Where" award and the bar for exellence in journalism award dinners May 9 at the NPC. "It was one of our best," said ANWC President Janis Lamar. She is one of our best. It was an extraordianary night for women in journalism.

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NEWS WOMEN HONOR ANN CURRY FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM

Benefit Award Dinner Wed., May 9 at National Press Club

The American News Womens Club selected Ann Curry to receive its 2018 Excellence in Journalism Award. Curry will be celebrated at the ANWCs annual benefit dinner, Wed., May 9, at the National Press Club. The dinner raises funds for journalism scholarships. Curry, a television personality, news journalist and photojournalist reporter for more than 30 years, is the executive producer and reporter of Well Meet Again, airing on PBS. Please find our registration page on the banner above marked 2018 Award Dinner - Ann Curry. We can't wait to see you.

Contact the ANWC at (202) 332-6770 or anwclub@comcast.net for additional information and reserve today.

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COME JOIN US

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 6:30 p.m.

HOWARD KURTZ

MEDIA MADNESS: Donald Trump, the Press and the War over Truth

RESERVE TODAY! Contact the Club office 202-332-6770 or anwclub@comcast.net.

Contact us if you'd like to submit suggestions for more exciting programs to anwclub@comcast.net. We look forward to hearing your suggestions!

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STANDING ROOM ONLY

Wednesday, Jan. 24th 6:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT EXCITING PROGRAM FEATURING:

SALLY QUINN

Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 6:30 PM

FINDING MAGIC: A Spiritual Memoir

RESERVE EARLY: call 202-332-6770

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Dec. 7, 2017
ANWC Annual Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - We've got some exciting entertainment in the works, a delicious buffet and the IWMF Emergency Fund for women journalists (for more info visit iwmf.org/programs/emergency-fund/) as our designated charity this year. Board Member MC Andrews is our Chair. You'll be hearing more details very soon. We look forward to a fun festive evening.Reserve early! Don't miss this one.

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LIZA MUNDY: Breaking the Code

COMING UP SOON: Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017 at the Club, 6:30p.m. networking, dinner 7:15p.m. program

Journalist and bestselling author: Liza Mundy will discuss "Code Girls," (Hachette Books, just released and on bestellers lists already), the "riveting untold story of the brave American young women who cracked the Japanese and German code to help win World War II." For more info on the book or the author go to http://www.lizamundy.com. Reserve early for what will surely be a fascinating evening, anwclub@comcast.net or call 202-332-6770.

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SLOVER, HEFLING, MARGOLIS: Breaking Barriers in Education

A VERY SPECIAL EVENING HAD BY ALL

Wed. Oct. 4, 2017 STATE OF EDUCATION

6:30p.m.Come join us at the Club as we discuss our current State of Education. This is first in a seris of "State of" discussions! Meet Kimberly Hefling, Senior Education Writer at Politco (pictured below).

Kimberly Hefling

Also meet Laura McGiffert Slover, President and CEO of Centerpoint Education Solutions (pictured below). And Aleta Margolis, Found of Center for Inspired Teaching. Reserve today. 202-332-6770 or email us at anwclub@comcast.net!

Laura Slover Aleta Margolis

RESERVE TODAY for lite fare dinner, networking and this very special program. CALL 202-332-6770 or email Janina at anwclub@comcast.net.

The ANWC is America's oldest women's Press Club.

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ANWC Welcomes New Board

CONGRATULATIONS to ANWC's new President, Janis Lamar (center) who will keep the momentum and continue to lead our new 2017-2018 Governing Board and our membership to great success. We are truly honored and grateful to have such a professional as Janis Lamar head up our leadership team. For a complete list of the newly appointed slate of ANWC Governing Board officers click here.

(2017-2018 ANWC Board Members (L-R), Jean White, Pamela Hosey, Sandy Trupp, Janis Lamar, Eleanor Clift, Jan DuPlain, Jane Pennewell, not pictured: Sheilah Kast, MC Andrews)

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SUSAN PAGE: Asking the Tough Questions

Wash., DC, May 4, 2017 - USA TODAY's Susan Page accepted the ANWC Excellence in Journalism Award 2017 with great fanfare and with CNN's Wolf Blitzer as emcee at the National Press Club. A great night was had by all in support of the best journalism and in celebrating the founding of the ANWC. The "Who What Where" award, a question mark,

was designed by trailblazing artist Lolo Sarnoff. It's made of plexiglass but you don't win it without asking the tough questions. Bravo Susan! Thank you ANWC President Jean White (pictured above left next to 2017 honoree Susan Page) for your stalwart efforts to steer the efforts celebrating our 85 years of the ANWC. "After 85 years, we've earned our way, said Claire Swift," Co-chair of the dinner with Co-chairs Jan Du Plain, Janis Lamar, Pam Stevens and Sandy Trupp.

Susan Page proudly accepted the honor surrounded by her family and friends, members of the ANWC and a gamut of journalsts and newsmakers including roasters Diane Rehm, Chris Matthews, her son, Ben Leubsdorf and so many others including artist Patty Raine, writer and producer John Greco. And a benefit committee of ANWC supporters.

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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

MEET OUR ANWC EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALIMSM PAST RECIPIENTS AND GUESS WHO'S NEXT? On May 4th in a glorious celebration, we'll be honoring USA TODAY's SUSAN PAGE (in red). Registration is OPEN to purchase seats and tables for ANWC's All-Star Evening of Excellence 2017 at the Press Club. Click here to reserve today! It's looking to be sold out. Purchase now!

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ELEANOR AND HICK by Susan Quinn

COME JOIN US AT THE CLUB
Thursday, March 30, 2017/SOLD OUT
6:30 PM at the ANWC

Susan Quinn will present her intimate portrait published by Penguin Books of the three decades long relationship between the First Lady and journalist Lorena Hickok that tranformed them both. Their relationship begain in 1932 when the ANWC was founded.

$25.00 for members and guests/ lite fare dinner (limited seating) Please reserve early!. Contact JANINA AT THE CLUB OFFICE AT 202-332-6770, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am- 4:00 pm, e-mail anwclub@comcast.net Books will be available.

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USA TODAY'S SUSAN PAGE WINS HIGHEST HONOR FOR EXCELLENCEAward Evening to be held at Nat'l Press Club, Thurs. May 4, 2017

The American News Women's Club has chosen veteran news reporter and Washington bureau chief Susan Page from USA TODAY to receive its Excellence in Journalism Award for 2017. Ms. Page has covered The White House and national politics through ten presidential elections. She will be recognized for her outstanding professional accomplishments at the ANWC gala award evening at the National Press Club on Thurs., May 4, 2017, to benefit ANWC's scholarships for aspiring journalism students. The ANWC is celebrating its eighty-fifth year of women breaking barriers. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

AMAZING EVENING: Wed. FEBRUARY 15th at the CLUB - 'THE SILVER BARON'S WIFE' by Donna Baier Stein - First in our "Women Breaking Barriers" series

Hear about the colorful life and times of Lizzie McCort Taber aka "Baby Doe", one of America's original legends from the Wild West to her Willard Hotel Wedding. Reserve early! Limited seating. Click here for more info or go to our Programs page for more on exciting programs.

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FAREWELL GWEN IFILL

In 2014, the ANWC honored legendary broadcast journalist Gwen Ifill (PBS News Hour, Washington Week) with the ANWC Excellence in Journalism Award for her outstanding service in journalism. She was incredibly gracious and grateful. On behalf of all the members of the ANWC we are sorry for the world's great loss of such a beloved figure. Rest in Peace Gwen Ifill. Your presence and dedication to excellence will be sorely missed.

Left to right: Julie Chase, Martha Raddatz, Eleanor Clift, Claire Swift, Gwen Ifill, Dorothy Giliiam and John Dickerson.

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HILLARY CLINTON MAKES U.S. HISTORY

Congratulations to ANWC lifetime honorary member (former FLOTUS) Hillary Clinton who made history on July 27, 2016, as the first woman ever to be nominated by the Democratic Party for president of the United Sates. Congratulations Hillary for having the courage to continue breaking barriers for all women. On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratiefied to grant American women the right to vote. Every First Lady of the United States has been a member of the ANWC since 1932.

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Annual Meeting/Election of Officers 2016

Page Crosland (Comms Liaison) Ginny Daly, (Past President, Governo), Claire Swift (Past Presiden) Jan DuPlain (VP of Diplomatic Relations) Jean White (President) and Pamela Hosey (Secretary) gather for the ANWC Annual Meeting and Election of Officers on June 21st at the ANWC.

Page Crosland, Jane Pennewell (VP of Membership), Jan DuPlain (VP of Diplomatic Relations), Marion Mattingly (Governor), Claire Swift, Eleanor Clift (Governor) and Jean White. Missing Sandy Trupp, (VP of Stratgic Development) and Hal Matson (Historian).

_________________________Frances Stroh

The gorgeous Frances Stroh packed the house at the ANWC June 15th for our Author's program: Beer Money: A Memoir of Privilege and Loss (published by Harper Collins).

ANWC sponsoring Board Member Claire Swift, our speaker, Frances Stroh and ANWC President Jean White.

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Greta Van Susteren Receives
ANWC 2016 Excellence in Journalism Award

May 19, 2016 - National Press Club, Wash., DC - Fox friends, fans along ANWC members and guests alike adored and adorned Fox News host and veteran reporter Greta Van Susteren as she recieved the ANWC's prestigious Excellence in Journalism Award. A magnificent time was had by all. Thank you Greta for making it look effortless and for being such a pro for all of these years. As our 2016 recipient, Greta joins our hall of fame of lifetime honorary members of the ANWC Way to go Greta! Click here for our list of past recipients.

Click here for more photos from our 2016 Greta gala and more from our photo galleries.

_____________________________ANWC Gala 2016: A Family Affair

Three ANWC members Kathy Trupp, SandyTruppand Becky Trupp gather with their husbands John, Phil and Kevin Rolan at the Press Club this year. Phil and Sandy Trupp were the first to join our Club as a couple! ____________________________________________

Click here for more photos and/or visit our photo galleries!

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