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    The Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in the sports media industry. It serves as an advocate for women in sports media through networking, support services, and promoting diversity and equal opportunities. AWSM also mentors young women entering sports media through scholarships and internship placements. It has over 600 members across 15 student chapters and has placed over 140 interns since 1990.

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    The Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in the sports media industry. It serves as an advocate for women in sports media through networking, support services, and promoting diversity and equal opportunities. AWSM also mentors young women entering sports media through scholarships and internship placements. It has over 600 members across 15 student chapters and has placed over 140 interns since 1990.

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    Fact Sheet

    Association for Women in Sports Media


    What is AWSM?

    A volunteer-managed, nonprofit organization


    A support network and advocacy group
    An organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the sports media industry
    An overseeing advisor to each of its student chapters across the country

    Mission Statement

    The Association for Women in Sports Media has the following objectives: to serve as a
    positive advocate for women in sports media, through support services, networking and
    national visibility; to mentor and assist young women entering into sports media, through
    scholarships, internships and contact with experienced members; to serve as a watchdog,
    promoting fair portrayal of female professionals in sports media, encouraging diversity,
    positive workplace environments and equal access to opportunities. (Source:
    http://awsmonline.org/about/)

    AWSM Goals

    To promote and to increase diversity in sports media


    To continue the success of the annual internship placement program
    To pay tribute to those who have paved the way for women in sports media through
    awards and honors
    To advocate for the advancement of women in sports media
    To continue hosting the annual national convention and to increase attendance
    numbers each year
    To increase student membership and student chapter development

    AWSM by the Numbers

    Year founded: 1987


    Members: 600+
    Student chapters: 15
    Internship placements: 140+ (since 1990)
    Annual national conventions held: 15

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