WCA_BannerBrunch_colorWomen Communicators of Austin is proud to announce our 2016 Banner Brunch Awards winners:

Gladys Whitley Hearst Outstanding Member Award: Sandra Kleinsasser, WriteAustin

President’s Award: Jennifer Perkins, Cogent Public Affairs

Anne Durrum Robinson Creative Initiative Award: Rachel Clemens, Creative Suitcase

Gene Barnwell Waugh Mentor Award: Lee Moczygemba, Amazing Speakers and Trainers International

Outstanding Austin Communicator: Quita Culpepper, KVUE

Liz Carpenter Lifetime Achievement: Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman 

You’re invited to join WCA in celebrating these communications leaders and their impact on Austin’s communications industry at the 43rd Annual Banner Brunch on April 16. Stay tuned on the WCA Blog for profiles on each of the 2016 awards winners in the coming weeks.

Banner Brunch offers networking opportunities with approximately 300 of the area’s top communications professionals as well as a silent auction in which participants can score great deals while helping to fund the WCA’s scholarship and other philanthropic activities. Banner Brunch 2016 will feature keynote speaker Meredith Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls as well as award scholarships to two outstanding college communications students.

Register today – Early Bird rates end March 25!