2012 Convention
AWSM Chicago: June 20-23, 2012
Because we are partnering with the Associated Press Sports Editors, we are starting this year’s convention a day early. APSE traditionally begins its convention on Wednesday, so we’ll be joining in the fun. Make your travel plans to be in Chicago for the start of the convention on Wednesday, June 20. Join all the panels. Hear all the speakers. Attend all the events. You won’t want to miss it.
Then, AWSM will have a welcome event at its traditional time — Thursday evening. You won’t want to miss that either!
Mark your calendars! AWSM’s annual convention will run from Wednesday June 20 to Saturday June 23 in the Windy City!
So, if you can’t get there for APSE’s opening day, be sure to plan to be in Chicago for AWSM’s Opening Night event on Thursday, June 21.
THE HOTEL: The Chicago Marriott Downtown in the heart of the famed Miracle Mile will be the host hotel for our meeting. Located on Michigan Avenue, the hotel features trendy rooms that blend classic comfort and contemporary sophistication. Amenities include a health club and an indoor pool.
The Marriott is a short walk from some of the best shopping in the world. Stroll along the Miracle Mile, and you’ll find everything from Tiffany and Co. and Giorgio Armani to Macy’s and H&M. The Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are also nearby.
THE ROOM RATE: Our room rate is $199 (singles/doubles). While we understand this is higher than many other conventions, this is a prime location in Chicago. Also, we have a great cost-saving option — roommate share. If you’re willing to share with one other person, your cost is about $100 a night. If you’re willing to share with three others, your cost would be about $50 a night. A room on the Miracle Mile for $50 a night? That’s a steal.
If you want to share a room with one or more AWSM members who are also attending the convention, contact Roommate Share Coordinator Jane Havsy at jahavsy1@stwing.org. She will gather names and pair up interested parties. Email her with any questions or to get more information.
THE REGISTRATION: Convention registration is $200 for members and $325 for non-members. Student registration is $150. Day rates are available as well.
THE TEAM: The 2012 Convention Planning team includes: Amy Moritz of The Buffalo News, AWSM’s President (amy.moritz@awsmonline.org); Karen Wall Bush, AWSM’s Secretary/Treasurer (karen.wall@awsmonline.org); and Meghan Montemurro of The Northwest Herald (mmontemurro@shawmedia.com).
WE NEED YOU: If you have ideas for panel discussion topics, speakers or sponsors, we’ve love to hear from you. Anyone can get involved in our convention planning (Chicago-area residents or not!), so please drop us a line.
Look for updates online and via Twitter @AWSM_SportMedia.
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
Founded in 1987, the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) is a worldwide organization of more than 600 women and men (professional and student) employed in sports writing, editing, broadcast and production, PR and sports information.
