Seven Alabamians brought home awards for their professional performance in the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. Three of our members placed first: Olivia McMurrey in promotional materials for a magapaper ("The Retreat at Mountain Brook"), Tina Tidmore for managing the AMP website, and Verna Gates for writing a travel article ("Race to Kentucky; Revolutionary Ties"). The work was done in 2017, and all 7 of these national winners also won 1st place in

Six Alabamians brought home awards for their professional performance in the September National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. Two standouts were Olivia Grider, who won $150 for placing 2nd in the Sweepstakes (collection of all contest awards); and Elaine Hobson Miller, who was runner up in the Communicator of Achievement category. This national contest brings attention to the high level of expertise Alabama Media Professionals members have. AMP's meetings