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FEBRUARY CONNECTION
A.W.M. Austin Publication, Vol. 211 FEBRUARY 2018 Edition
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AWM Austin is proud to award scholarships to college
juniors and seniors studying media (or related field) at
an Austin or San Marcos area university.
The 2018 scholarship is open to those who: •Completed 75+ hours of college course work by December 2017
•Must not graduate before December 2018
•Have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher or a 3.0 or higher in
declared major courses (on a 4.0 scale)
•Are enrolled at the time of application as a full-time student (carrying
a minimum of 12 hours per semester) at an Austin or San Marcos area
university, with a declared major in radio, television, film, digital media,
public relations, advertising, marketing, communications or
broadcasting.
One $5000 scholarship is to be used for either undergraduate
or graduate tuition and will be administered by the respective
Financial Aid Office of the recipient. Student must be present at
the 2018 Trailblazers and Awards of Excellence Gala on
Thursday, April 19 to accept award.
The 2018 scholarship deadline is 03/30/18! For more information and to apply online visit www.awmaustin.org/scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP CONNECTION
LOCAL CONNECTION
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Congratulations to Emmis Radios’ KLZT for once
again being nominated for a MEDELLAS de
CORTEZ awards’ Station Of The Year. Morning host
Conejo was nominated for Local Personality.
The Medallas de Cortez awards are named in
honor of Raoul Cortez, founder of the first
Spanish-language radio station in the United States,
KCOR/San Antonio, in 1946. Raoul Cortez was a
visionary for his time and a legend for all times in
the annals of Hispanic radio. The awards will be
presented at the 2018 Hispanic Radio conference,
which will be held in Miami, March 13–14.
iHeartMedia Austin announced the debut
of ALT 97.5, The New Alternative.
ALT 97.5 launched with 5,000 songs
commercial free, and broadcast music from
a variety of Alternative artists, including The
Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Weezer,
Muse and more.
Full Programming Lineup:
“The Woody Show” 6:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Wendy Rollins 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Klinger 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mike Jones 7:00 p.m. – 12 midnight
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CAREER CONNECTION
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FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Join AWM between February 1-28 for a chance to win a
FREE YEAR OF AWM MEMBERSHIP*
Individual Annual Membership
($60/Professional, $30/Student)
Anyone joining Alliance for Women in Media, Austin Affiliate,
during our Membership Drive will be entered to win their 2019 annual membership renewal for free.
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SAVE THE DATE
FEB
7 – RESCHEDULED JANUARY LUNCHEON
Topic: What TO Expect In 2018
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy
10910 Domain Dr
14– AWM Board Members Only
February Meeting /12p-1p
Quantcast 12301-B Riata Trace Parkway,
MAR
7 – AWM Board Members Only
March Meeting /12p-1p
Spirit 105.9
3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy South
21– Luncheon / 11:30a-1p
TOPIC: TBA
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy
10910 Domain Dr
APR
4 – AWM Board Members Only
April Meeting /12p-1p
iHeart Radio
3601 S Congress
19–AWM Trailblazer & Excellence in
Media Awards Gala
Location: Westin Hotel at the Domain
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